Why is my music on YouTube if I didn't upload it?

If you've found videos of your music on YouTube that you didn't upload yourself, these are likely Art Tracks automatically created by YouTube.

When you distribute your music to YouTube Music through CD Baby, YouTube creates these videos so listeners can discover and stream your music on both YouTube and YouTube Music.

What are YouTube Art Tracks?

Art Tracks are automatically generated videos that include:

• Your song's audio
• Your release artwork
• Information such as your song title and artist name

These videos typically appear on an automatically generated YouTube Topic Channel, named something like Your Artist Name – Topic. Art Tracks are official uploads created as part of your music distribution. They're not unauthorized copies or copyright violations.

Where can I find my Art Tracks?

To find your Art Tracks, search YouTube for your artist name followed by "Topic" (for example, Your Artist Name – Topic). Topic Channels are managed automatically by YouTube and are separate from your personal YouTube channel.

Do I earn money from Art Tracks?

Yes. When listeners play your Art Tracks on YouTube or YouTube Music, you can earn revenue from eligible ad-supported views and subscription streams. These earnings are reported and paid through your CD Baby account as part of your YouTube Music distribution.

This is separate from YouTube Content ID, which identifies and monetizes eligible uses of your music in videos uploaded by other YouTube users.

Learn more about how YouTube Content ID works.

Can I remove or edit my Art Tracks?

You can't directly edit or delete Art Tracks because they're managed by YouTube.

If your music appears under the wrong artist or Topic Channel, contact our Support team for help correcting the issue.

If you no longer want your music available on YouTube Music, you can request to cancel distribution to that platform.

Important: Removing your music from YouTube Music will also affect your eligibility for YouTube Content ID monetization through CD Baby. Your music must remain distributed to YouTube Music to participate in this service.