Moderation Guidelines
The set of 'rules' we review each upload against before it is sent to DSPs.
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Moderation
The process in which your upload is reviewed before it is sent to DSPs.
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Digital Download
When a product is purchased for a set fee or for free, on a digital service provider.
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Cover Song
A recording by an artist who is not the original songwriter.
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Catalogue
A collection of works by a songwriter(s) or an artist(s).
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Non-explicit
Track lyrics or title that does not contain expletives.
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Explicit
Track lyrics or title containing expletives.
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Waterfall Release
Multiple single releases on a streaming platform, that become a compound product. For Example, single 1 + single 2 is joined by single 3 in a product - making it a 3-track product.
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Version Title
When releasing an alternative version of your previous release, a version title can be elected. See accepted version titles here.
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Cover Art
JPEG / PNG greater than 1600 x 1600 pixels (we recommend 3000 x 3000 pixels) with a file size of less than 10MB.
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C Line
Marked with the year of creation and a ©, it shows there is a copyright owner of the underlying musical composition, but not the sound recording.
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Pre-save link
Wrapped URL which allows fans to click through to the DSP of their choice, and save your product to their personal library, before it's released. This does not allow the user to hear the song before it is officially released.
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Clip Release Time
The time in which the snippet of your track is released on TikTok, TikTok Music and Douyin. If left blank, it is released at the same time as your track is on other DSPs.
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Clip Release Date
Date in which the snippet of your track is released on TikTok, TikTok Music and Douyin. If left blank, it is released on the same date as your track is on other DSPs.
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Lyrics Language
The language in which the track within a product is sung in - note: there could be more than one.
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Title Language
The language in which the title of the product is written in.
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Release Date/Time
Specific date and time (with time zone) that your product will be released on.
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Mapping / Re-mapping
The movement of tracks to a new location on a streaming platform (e.g. to a new artist profile).
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Compilation Album
Album containing various recordings featuring multiple artists.
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Track
Songs used to create a product.
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Product
Refers to a music release that is made commercially available. Some examples of products include; Single, EP, Album, Mixtape, Compilation.
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UPC
Universal Product Code. Unique to each product. Required for the distribution of products; vital for sales tracking, accounting, stream-linking, and successful delivery.
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ISRC
International Standard Recording Code. Unique to each track. Required for the distribution of tracks within a product; vital for sales tracking, accounting, stream-linking, and successful delivery.
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DSP
Digital Service Provider/Digital Streaming Platform.
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Digital Distributor
A third party service that delivers your music to DSPs digitally.
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