Audio can be flagged during the release review process when it appears to contain material you do not control, duplicate content, or content that does not meet a music service’s requirements.
Common reasons
A release may be flagged for unauthorized third-party audio, an audio file already distributed under different metadata, or content built from royalty-free loops, stock recordings, samples, leased beats, or other material without sufficient rights.
Ambient recordings, public-domain recordings, and other production sounds may have separate eligibility restrictions. A public-domain composition does not make someone else’s recording free to distribute.
What to do
Review the flagged track and gather documentation showing your rights to the recording and any samples or licensed material. CD Baby may request additional information.
Do not submit the same audio under a different name to bypass an inspection. A partner may reject or hide duplicate content.
If you believe the flag is incorrect, respond to CD Baby’s request with the release details and supporting documentation.
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