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  2. Managing your releases
  3. Metadata & credits

Metadata & credits

  • Classical Releases
  • Custom casing in release titles and artist names
  • How do I add or edit songwriters for my release?
  • How do I credit artists correctly on my release?
  • How do I enter songwriter splits and publisher information for a release?
  • How do I label explicit content correctly?
  • How do I list additional artists on my release?
  • How partners classify Singles, EPs, Albums, and Various Artists releases
  • How should I format my soundtrack release?
  • How to distribute an album with a continuous mix (DJ mix)
  • How to format a track title for a medley
  • How to format artist credits for collaborations (Meets, Presents, and Versus)
  • How to title different versions of a track
  • How to verify a Watchlisted artist on your release
  • Understanding derivative works
  • Understanding ISRCs
  • Understanding production sounds
  • Understanding public domain works
  • Understanding sound-alike recordings
  • Understanding UPC barcodes
  • What are the requirements for tribute and karaoke releases?
  • What do I enter in the Songwriter and Publisher field for a Public Domain song?
  • What's a publisher?
  • Why should I avoid generic track titles?
  • Why was my artist name rejected for being generic?
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