Metadata may sound technical—but for music creators, it’s pure gold. Whether you’re an indie artist, producer, or label owner, mastering metadata ensures you get credited, paid, and discovered properly.
Let’s break it all down, step by step. And yes—🧠 it’s easier than it sounds!
🎯 What Is Metadata in Music?
Metadata is the information embedded in your music files that tells platforms who you are, what the track is, and how it should be categorized. Think of it as your digital passport 🛂.
Why It Matters:
- 💸 Get paid correctly from DSPs like Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, YouTube, and more.
- 🧾 Ensure your rights are protected, especially when disputes arise.
- 🔍 Help listeners find your music through proper categorization and search.
🛠️ Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out Your Metadata Correctly
Step 1: 🎼 Track Title
Enter the exact name of your song. No typos. Keep it consistent across platforms.
✔️ Correct: Ocean Eyes
❌ Not ideal: Ocean_Eyes_demo_v2
Step 2: 👤 Artist Name
Use your official artist name—not a nickname, not your friend’s guess.
🎤 For collaborations, write:Main Artist, Featured Artist
Step 3: 💿 Album Title (if applicable)
If the track is part of an EP or album, enter the full album name.
Otherwise, just skip or type “Single”.
Step 4: 🎵 Genre & Sub-Genre
This helps platforms recommend your music to the right audience.
Example:
- Genre: Pop
- Sub-Genre: Synth-Pop
Step 5: 🏷️ ISRC & UPC Codes
- ISRC (International Standard Recording Code): Unique for every song.
- UPC (Universal Product Code): For the full release (album or EP).
💡 Don’t have these codes? Allot Lines can provide them automatically!
Step 6: 📝 Songwriters & Contributors
List all songwriters, composers, producers, and featured artists.
🎶 This ensures proper credit and royalty distribution.
Use real names, not nicknames.
Step 7: 🗓️ Release Date
Use the official release date—this affects your chart eligibility and scheduling.
Format: YYYY-MM-DD
Example: 2025-08-15
Step 8: 🌍 Language & Explicit Content
- Language: English, Vietnamese, Spanish, etc.
- Explicit: Mark if your lyrics contain profanity. (Yes, honesty counts!)
Step 9: 📜 Lyrics (Optional but Recommended)
Paste clean, proofread lyrics.
Platforms like Apple Music and Instagram Stories use this to display synced lyrics.
💡 Pro Tip: Use Allot Lines for Smart Metadata Support
Don’t want to do this manually or risk a mistake?
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🎯 With Allot Lines, you can:
- Get automatic ISRC & UPC codes
- Fill metadata with guided forms
- Distribute to 150+ platforms worldwide
- Track royalties and claims in one place
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🎁 Final Checklist: Don’t Forget!
| ✅ | Field | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| 🎼 | Track Title | Yes |
| 👤 | Artist Name | Yes |
| 💿 | Album/Single Title | Yes |
| 🎵 | Genre/Sub-Genre | Yes |
| 🏷️ | ISRC / UPC Codes | Yes |
| 📝 | Songwriters/Contribs | Yes |
| 🗓️ | Release Date | Yes |
| 🌍 | Language / Explicit | Yes |
| 🎤 | Lyrics | Optional |
🚀 Let’s Make Metadata Work for You
Metadata isn’t just admin work—it’s part of your creative business.
Do it right, and your music flows seamlessly through the digital world, with every play counting where it should.
✨ Use Allot Lines today to protect, distribute, and monetize your music professionally.
