Adding collaborator artists to the wrong metadata field causes artist profile mixing on Spotify and Apple Music and moderation rejection. Each artist role must be defined in separate fields in the SOOLY Music distribution panel.
Primary Artist vs Featured Artist
| Role | When to Use | Display |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Artist | Main artist of the track | Artist name (no feat.) |
| Featured Artist | Guest vocal or prominent contribution | Shown as "feat. [Name]" |
Do not add an artist as both primary and featured. In remixes, the original artist is primary; the remixer goes in the remixer field.
Common Mistakes
- Typing "feat." in the artist name (system adds it automatically)
- Marking a producer as featured artist
- Adding too many featured artists (max 4 recommended)
- Non-existent or misspelled artist name
Spotify and Apple Music Impact
Correct metadata ensures each artist's profile page shows the track. Incorrect entries cause issues with Release Radar and Discover Weekly algorithms.