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Recoko Partners with Rakuten Music for Enhanced Music Distribution

Recoko, headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, has announced an exciting new partnership with Rakuten Music, the subscription music streaming service operated by the Rakuten Group. Under this agreement, Recoko's distribution platform, FLAGGLE, will begin delivering music tracks to Rakuten Music starting in the first half of 2026.

Background and Purpose of the Partnership

With a mission to maximize the music market's potential, Recoko aims to tackle various challenges faced by music rights holders. FLAGGLE, set to launch on July 1, 2025, will offer comprehensive solutions for the distribution of music works. This all-in-one distribution service provides world-class music streaming capabilities while ensuring robust support in Japanese.

Currently, FLAGGLE offers distribution to 22 major digital streaming platforms (DSPs) including Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Melon, and FLO. By integrating the platform developed by AudioSalad, a U.S.-based company with a distribution network of over 65 countries, FLAGGLE ensures that Japanese artists can expand their reach globally through more than 40 DSP services.

Services Offered by FLAGGLE

The features of FLAGGLE include:

• - Comprehensive database management for distribution assets.
• - Hybrid distribution options tailored to various needs.
• - Business consulting services.
• - FLAGGLE Assist: personalized support for streaming operations.

These services empower Japanese music rights holders to seamlessly deliver their works to global audiences, leveraging the efficiency of FLAGGLE's advanced distribution infrastructure.

Future Prospects

Recoko continues to pursue its mission of revitalizing the music market by fostering more opportunities for domestic artists. Future promotional campaigns will likely involve collaborations with different music distribution services to promote both new and existing tracks. By forming partnerships with influential global music services, Recoko aims to broaden the international reach of Japanese artists.

About Rakuten Music

Rakuten Music is a subscription-based music streaming service under the Rakuten Group. It is available on iOS and Android™, offering seven pricing plans to accommodate different user preferences. More information can be found on their website: Rakuten Music.

About FLAGGLE

FLAGGLE aims to address all challenges within the music distribution sector and was developed by Recoko for Japanese music rights holders. With a strong foundation leveraging AudioSalad's technology, FLAGGLE enables the creation of a secure and globally compliant distribution environment. For more details, visit the FLAGGLE introduction site and check out the FLAGGLE introduction video.

About Recoko

Recoko is dedicated to energizing the music market, offering distribution services as well as digital solutions aimed at supporting music rights holders. Their mission encompasses a multifaceted approach to nurture the growth of music culture in Japan. For more about Recoko, visit their corporate site at Recoko Corporation.