CD Baby and our streaming partners require track titles to be specific and accurately represent your music. Generic or overly descriptive titles are generally not accepted and may cause your release to be rejected during review.
These requirements help listeners identify your music, prevent misleading metadata, and ensure your release meets our partners' content guidelines.
What is considered a generic track title?
Generic titles are names that don't clearly identify an individual song or recording, or that primarily use descriptive terms intended to attract searches.
Examples include:
- Placeholder titles: "Track 1," "Song 2," or "Instrumental 3"
- Genres or general descriptions: "Jazz Music," "Piano Instrumental," or "Relaxing Music"
- Search terms or activities: "Music for Studying," "Sleep Music," or "Yoga Music"
These are examples, not a complete list. Our review team determines whether a title meets current distribution requirements.
How can I fix a rejected track title?
If your title is rejected for being generic, you'll need to update it before your release can be approved. Choose a distinctive title that identifies your recording rather than simply describing its genre, mood, or intended use. Even instrumental tracks should have unique titles that help listeners distinguish them from other recordings.
Can I use a title that was previously approved?
A track title that was accepted on a previous release isn't guaranteed to be accepted again.
Streaming platforms regularly update their content requirements, and CD Baby's review guidelines evolve to reflect those changes. Your title must meet the current requirements when your release is submitted for review.
Other track title restrictions
Track titles also cannot include recognizable names of other artists, performers, actors, or public figures in a way that could mislead listeners into believing those individuals are associated with your recording.
For more information, see our Content Policy Rules.
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