How to translate a song into another language
Moozz makes a new-language version of a song you own. The melody, tempo and arrangement stay, the lyrics are adapted for the target language, and a new lead vocal is produced from the artist-authorised voice model. You need the master rights, the publisher and songwriters’ approval of the adapted lyrics, and the artist’s written consent before production starts.
Last reviewed by Moozz on 2026-11-12
This is general information, not legal advice.
What you need
The master recording and the right to use it come first. The artist’s written consent to the new lead vocal is separate from the master licence.
- The master recording, and the right to use it.
- The publisher and songwriters’ approval of the adapted lyrics.
- The artist’s written consent to the new lead vocal.
- Any featured performer’s approval of their performance.
- The target language and the release territories.
How it works
Five steps from a master recording to a release package.
The release package includes the new master, ISRC, split sheet, metadata and an AI disclosure where required.
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1 | You send the master recording and choose the target language. |
| 2 | Moozz confirms the master, composition, artist voice and performer permissions. |
| 3 | A human editor adapts the lyrics, and you review them before production. |
| 4 | Moozz produces the new lead vocal from the artist-authorised voice model and builds the new master. |
| 5 | You receive the release package: new master, ISRC, split sheet and metadata. |
Rights and consent
A new-language version usually needs approval from the master rights holder, the publisher and songwriters, the artist, and any featured performer. The artist’s voice consent is separate from the master licence. Adapting the lyrics can create a derivative work.
The exact approvals depend on the recording and the territories. Moozz records the permissions before production starts. This is general information, not legal advice.
Languages
To check the languages available in the app, add your song and open the language picker. The languages available depend on the song, the lyric adaptation and the rights you hold.
If the language you need is not shown, contact Moozz before you plan the release. We will tell you what is possible for that song.
Start with one song
Moozz is not a distributor: you or your distributor releases the version. Open the app, sign in and add a song you own. The app shows the languages available for the project and records the rights holders before production.
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Questions and answers
How do I translate a song into another language?
Send Moozz the master recording and choose the target language. Moozz confirms the master, composition, artist voice and performer permissions, adapts the lyrics with a human editor, and produces the new lead vocal from the artist-authorised voice model. You review the version and receive the release package.
Does translating a song change the melody?
No. The melody, tempo, key, instrumentation and arrangement stay. The lyrics and the lead-vocal language change. The original master is unchanged.
Can I translate a song I do not own?
No. You need the right to use the master recording, and the other rights holders must approve the version. If you do not control the master, the master rights holder decides.
Which languages can I translate a song into?
Moozz does not publish a fixed list. Add the song in the app to see the languages available for that project, and ask us before the release if the one you need is not shown. The languages available depend on the song, the lyric adaptation and the rights you hold.
Release your song in a new language
Send us your master recording and the target language. We will confirm the rights and consents and scope the work.
Releasing a catalogue? See the Moozz API.