How far in advance should I prepare metadata? — praktický postup pro producenty.

Začněte at least 3-4 weeks before váš intended release date. This gives you time to prepare artwork, assign ISRCs, document credits, a pitch to Spotify playlists via Spotify pro Artists (which requires at least 7 days before release).

Mohu change metadata after uploading?

Most distributors allow metadata changes before release date. After release, changes are harder — some fields (ISRC, UPC) cannot be changed. Artist name a title corrections require contacting support a may take days. Always triple-check before submitting.

Potřebuji to register my release s my PRO before uploading?

Vy should register váš composition (work) s váš PRO (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, PRS) before or immediately after uploading. This ensures performance royalties are tracked from day one. Registration does not affect distributor upload itself.

What audio format should I upload to my distributor? — praktický postup pro producenty.

WAV (16-bit or 24-bit, 44.1 kHz) is safest choice. Most distributors also accept FLAC. Vyhněte se uploading MP3 — distributors re-encode váš file pro each platform, a a lossy source degrades quality.

Mohu upload a beat tape (multiple beats) as a single release?

Yes. Upload it as an album or EP s each beat as a separate track. Each track gets its own ISRC. Name tracks clearly (e.g., 'Midnight Drive (Prod. by YourName)') so listeners a artists can identify beats they want to lease.

What if my distributor rejects my upload? — praktický postup pro producenty.

Read rejection reason carefully — it will specify what needs to be fixed (artwork, metadata mismatch, missing credits, etc.). Fix issue a re-submit. Most rejections are resolved within one revision. If unsure, contact distributor's support team.

Měl bych use my real name or stage name pro composer credits?

Použijte váš real legal name pro composer a songwriter credits. PROs a mechanical rights organizations (The MLC, Harry Fox) pay based on legal names. Stage names are used pro artist field a display name only.

Jak připravit release metadata před uploadem na Spotify

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Rychlá odpověď:Less-critical localization note: platform dashboards, algorithms, export specs, payout/eligibility, feature availability, a content norms vary by country/language a must be verified in current local dashboard/help center — praktický postup pro producenty.

Localization note

Legal, tax, privacy, rights, royalty, and contract guidance changes by jurisdiction. Treat this article as an editorial starting point, not legal or accounting advice.

For Czech readers, check EU/EEA rules plus Czech-specific tax, consumer, collecting-society, privacy, and platform availability details before publishing steps.

Rychlá odpověď

Příprava release metadat před Spotify uploadem znamená mít kompletní informace — názvy tracků, jména umělců, ISRC, artwork 3000×3000 px, žánrové tagy, composer credits, explicit flag a datum release. Chybějící metadata je hlavní důvod zamítnutí distributorů.

Proč metadata záleží

Formulář distributora je poslední krok. Bez připravených ISRC, artwork a credits budete chybovat nebo release odkládat.

Spotify, Apple Music a Amazon mají striktní požadavky — špatná jména, chybějící credits nebo slabý artwork způsobí zamítnutí.

Krok 1: ISRC kódy

Každý track potřebuje vlastní ISRC. Máte-li registrátorský kód, přiřaďte teď; jinak nechte distributor přiřadit automaticky.

Uchovávejte tabulku ISRC ↔ název skladby — usnadní to royalty reporting a re-release.

Need ISRC codes pro váš next release? Naučte se how to get them free.

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Často kladené otázky

How far in advance should I prepare metadata? — praktický postup pro producenty.: Začněte at least 3-4 weeks before váš intended release date. This gives you time to prepare artwork, assign ISRCs, document credits, a pitch to Spotify playlists via Spotify pro Artists (which requires at least 7 days before release).
Mohu change metadata after uploading?: Most distributors allow metadata changes before release date. After release, changes are harder — some fields (ISRC, UPC) cannot be changed. Artist name a title corrections require contacting support a may take days. Always triple-check before submitting.
Potřebuji to register my release s my PRO before uploading?: Vy should register váš composition (work) s váš PRO (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, PRS) before or immediately after uploading. This ensures performance royalties are tracked from day one. Registration does not affect distributor upload itself.
What audio format should I upload to my distributor? — praktický postup pro producenty.: WAV (16-bit or 24-bit, 44.1 kHz) is safest choice. Most distributors also accept FLAC. Vyhněte se uploading MP3 — distributors re-encode váš file pro each platform, a a lossy source degrades quality.
Mohu upload a beat tape (multiple beats) as a single release?: Yes. Upload it as an album or EP s each beat as a separate track. Each track gets its own ISRC. Name tracks clearly (e.g., 'Midnight Drive (Prod. by YourName)') so listeners a artists can identify beats they want to lease.
What if my distributor rejects my upload? — praktický postup pro producenty.: Read rejection reason carefully — it will specify what needs to be fixed (artwork, metadata mismatch, missing credits, etc.). Fix issue a re-submit. Most rejections are resolved within one revision. If unsure, contact distributor's support team.
Měl bych use my real name or stage name pro composer credits?: Použijte váš real legal name pro composer a songwriter credits. PROs a mechanical rights organizations (The MLC, Harry Fox) pay based on legal names. Stage names are used pro artist field a display name only.