How to Fill Out Metadata

Learn the industry standard for filling out each metadata field. You want to make sure you can stand out from the crowd and help the end user to do their job. Correct metadata can make all the difference between being shortlisted and deleted!
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Lesson Summary

  1. Add Artwork: Make your tracks stand out by adding relevant artwork, which enhances the visual appeal when shared.
  2. Clean Titles: Keep titles clean and straightforward, avoiding unnecessary additions like file extensions or artist names.
  3. Assign Artist Correctly: Use the artist field for the main performing artist and avoid cluttering it with additional featured artists' names (they belong in the title).
  4. Album Naming: Use a clean album name; if it's a single, use the single's name as the album title.
  5. Composer Details: Include composer names and their splits.
  6. Grouping Information: Use the grouping field to include your contact information and control details, such as the percentage of control over the master and publishing.
  7. Genre Specification: Limit to two or three genres and use the comments section for additional descriptors like "upbeat" or "funky."
  8. Year of Release: Include the original release year if the track is a re-release, which helps in historical searches.
  9. Lyrics: Ensure all lyrics are filled out to make your tracks are searchable by lyrics.
  10. Comments Section: Use the comments section to include contact information and rights clearance details for the publishing and master.