When you’re releasing music, it’s easy to focus on the sound and skip over the business parts—like metadata. But those details matter a lot, especially when it comes to getting credit and payment for your work. In this article, we’re diving into songwriter credits—what they are, why they’re essential, and how CD Baby makes sure you have your credits covered.
What Is Song Metadata?Before we zoom in on songwriter credits, let’s talk about metadata as a whole.
Song metadata is the digital information attached to your music. It includes everything from your artist name and release date to your genre, producer details, and language. But one of the most important parts of metadata is your songwriter credits—the...
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