⚠️ Metadata Consistency

All mandatory fields must be filled: track titles, composers, label, etc.

  • Genre and language fields are selected from controlled lists.

Track Duplicate in a Release

Two tracks with identical metadata are not allowed in one release.

Metadata Language

  • Track title language must match the entered language metadata.
  • Letter casing must align with the rules of that language.

Lyrics Language

  • Set the correct audio language.
  • Instrumental content must be marked as such.
  • Some Indian lyrics should use English as the Original Metadata Language.

Original Release Dates

  • Use the actual original digital or physical release date, regardless of version or region.

Explicit Content

  • Tracks with explicit lyrics or content must have Parental Advisory as Yes.
  • Only language determines "Explicit" (not artwork).
  • Clean versions must be tagged Clean.
  • Do not include “(Clean)” or “(Explicit)” in the title. Use metadata tags only.
  • Do not censor words manually (e.g., inserting asterisks).

🅰️ Artist’s Name Formatting and Spelling

  • Use full, correctly spelled artist names.

Use the official artist name from social media or reliable sources (Wikipedia, Discogs, etc.).

Do Not:

  • Include artist names in track or album titles (e.g., “Artist – Track” is not accepted).

Types of Artist Names

  • Personal Names: Use native name order based on language (e.g., First Last for English).
  • Stage Names / Pseudonyms: Follow the artist’s chosen format.
  • Bands / Collectives: List only the group name, not individual members.

🤝 Artist Roles

Presenting Artists

  • If the presenting artist performs, they can be listed as a main artist.
  • If not performing, list them in the version title only, not in the artist field.

Featuring Artists

  • Must be added as an Artist and then explain in Additional Details field.

Authors and Composers

  • Use full legal names or registered pseudonyms.
  • Separate names with commas.
  • Adaptors/translators should only be listed if they modified content.
  • Each track must have:
    • At least one Composer
    • At least one Author if lyrics are present
    • "Instrumental" set as lyrics language if no lyrics
  • Do not use placeholders like "DR", "RR", or "Rights reserved".
  • Can use “Traditional” or “Anonymous” for folk songs if needed.

🗃️ Artist Field Rules

Generic or Fake Artists

  • Not accepted on many stores.
  • Examples of generic names: White Noise, Baby, Yoga, Meditation, etc.
  • Such releases are subject to immediate takedown.

Multiple Artists Formatting

  • For 2–3 main artists: list them all, separated by commas.
  • For albums which have 4+ artists it will be submitted as “Various Artists”.

Exception: On one-track singles, you can list all artists at album level even if there are 5+.

Compound Artists

  • Groups commonly credited together (e.g., "Simon & Garfunkel") may be entered as one artist.
  • Use & or another conjunction, but treat them as one artist.

Using “Meets” or “vs.”

  • Artists must be listed separately (comma-separated).
  • “Meets” or “vs.” should appear only in the title, not in artist fields.

🚥 Artist ID

  • A store-specific identifier (numbers/letters) for artists.
  • Assigned once a release is delivered.
  • Add Artist IDs for main and featured artists to ensure proper catalog mapping.
  • If no ID is provided, a new profile may be created if no match is found.
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