Metadata can be thought of as a release's "identity card": artist name, track title, genre, release language, producer, and songwriter information all fall under this umbrella. Platforms rely on this data for search, recommendation algorithms, and royalty distribution, so incorrect metadata can directly cause lost revenue and visibility problems.
The Most Common Metadata Mistakes
- Spelling the artist name differently across releases (e.g. "DJ Can" / "Dj Can" / "DJ.Can")
- Adding the featured artist to the title in the wrong format
- Choosing the wrong genre, which throws off algorithmic recommendations
- Leaving songwriter and composer fields incomplete, which delays royalty distribution
- Inconsistent capitalization and unnecessary punctuation
What Should the Correct Title Format Look Like?
Don't add platform names, years, or words like "Official" to your track title. For featuring credits, the standard format recommended by platforms is:
Track Name (feat. Artist Name)
For remixes, acoustic, or live versions, use a clear parenthetical: (Acoustic Version), (Live), (Remix).
Why Do Songwriter and Composer Credits Matter?
These fields aren't just for visibility, they're essential for royalty payments reaching the right people. Missing or incorrect composition data prevents performance rights organizations from routing payments to the correct rights holder.
Managing Metadata on SOOLY Music
In the SOOLY Music dashboard you fill out a dedicated metadata form for every release; the system automatically cross-checks your artist name against previous releases and flags inconsistencies in advance. When entering songwriter and composer information, it's recommended to use legal names rather than stage names.
| Field | Correct Example | Incorrect Example |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Midnight (feat. Ela) | MIDNIGHT ft Ela (Official) |
| Artist | Kaan Demir | kaan demir / KAAN DEMIR |
| Genre | Pop | Other / Unspecified |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I correct metadata after release? Yes, you can request a correction through a support ticket; however, major changes may require a new review period.