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Distribution, monetization and CIS market access for artists, labels and rights holders.

Black Orchid provides platform-compliant music distribution, editorial support and regional infrastructure across global and CIS streaming ecosystems.

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One of the largest music audiences in Europe remains largely underserved by global music companies.

Russia and the CIS is one of the last large-scale streaming markets still generating real revenue for international catalogs — and still growing.

84M

Monthly Active Listeners

32M

Paid Subscribers

487B

Streams in 2024

50.9%

Yandex Music Market Share

MARKET SHARE (2025)

Yandex Music Icon Yandex Music
50.9%
VK Music Icon VK Music
39.1%
Zvuk Icon Zvuk
10%

MARKET REVENUE IN 2025

$500M+

+23% YoY

"International majors exited in 2022. Their catalogs stayed. The listeners stayed. The revenue stayed."

Yandex Music's recommendation engine — **"My Wave"** — surfaces foreign releases alongside Russian content to millions of users daily, driven by algorithmic listener behavior and consumption patterns.

CORE SERVICES

Distribution & Monetization

Worldwide release delivery, royalty processing, Content ID support and catalogue monetization across digital platforms.

Editorial & Platform Relations

Editorial pitching, playlist support and platform communication designed to maximize release visibility.

Artist & Label Support

Hands-on communication, release guidance and operational support for artists, labels and management teams.

Flexible distribution infrastructure built for labels and artists.

DDEX INTEGRATION

Direct delivery through DDEX-compatible infrastructure for scalable catalogue management and streamlined release operations.

DASHBOARD ACCESS

Online release management with access to streaming statistics, catalogue monitoring and royalty analytics.

MANUAL MANAGEMENT

Dedicated manager support for release handling, metadata assistance and operational communication.

WORKFLOW TIMELINE
Step 01 RELEASE SUBMISSION
Step 02 COMPLIANCE & RIGHTS REVIEW
Step 03 DSP DELIVERY
Step 04 EDITORIAL & PLAYLIST PITCHING
Step 05 ANALYTICS & ROYALTY REPORTING

Transparent reporting and catalogue visibility.

• Online analytics dashboard
• Streaming performance monitoring
• Revenue tracking
• Catalogue analytics
• Quarterly royalty reports
• Platform-level reporting visibility
• Release performance insights

Designed for transparent long-term catalogue management and operational clarity.

Streams Timeline Analytics
Demographics and Tracks Dashboard
CATALOGUE GROWTH +23%
WHY BLACK ORCHID
CIS-focused expertise
Understanding of regional DSP ecosystems
Personalized support Editorial and platform communication
Flexible infrastructure for independent labels and artists
US-based company structure
Platform-compliant operations
Regional release strategy expertise
B2B

Infrastructure for global labels entering CIS markets.

  1. Access to regional DSPs
  2. CIS catalogue monetization
  3. Territory-focused release strategy
  4. Local editorial opportunities
  5. Regional audience expertise
  6. Localized operational support
ABOUT BLACK ORCHID

Black Orchid was built to bridge global music infrastructure with deep understanding of CIS streaming ecosystems and regional audiences.

We work with artists, labels and rights holders seeking reliable distribution, regional expertise and long-term catalogue development.

ESTABLISHED 2024
INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION
CIS MARKET SPECIALISTS

Work With Black Orchid.

For artists, labels and rights holders interested in distribution, monetization and CIS market access.

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