How Much Do R & B Artists Earn on Spotify?

Calculate your R & B Spotify earnings. See how much r & b artists earn per stream, with genre-specific rate benchmarks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Spotify pay r & b artists per stream?

R & B artists typically earn between $0.003 and $0.005 per stream on Spotify. The exact rate depends on listener geography, subscription type, and the platform's total royalty pool that month.

Is the per-stream rate different for r & b?

Yes, slightly. Per-stream rates vary by genre because listener demographics differ. R & B listeners may have different Premium vs Free ratios and geographic distributions, which affects the blended rate.

How many streams do r & b artists need to earn a living?

At the average mid-rate of $0.004/stream, a r & b artist needs about 250,000 streams per month to earn roughly $1,000/month before distributor fees and splits.