Some DSPs have very specific requirements regarding writer/contributor/performer credits. In some cases, submissions may be rejected if these requirements are not met. This guide will help you avoid these issues and ensure all desired DSPs accept your submission.
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Please note, this will not affect any tracks that you have already created. Your changes will affect your future releases. |
\uD83D\uDCD8 Instructions
Include all individuals who contributed to the creation of the music and assign an appropriate role. These roles must be defined at the artist level to ensure successful distribution.
When creating a new artist profile, be sure to LabelGrid allows you to set up writers and contributors, which can be assigned to artists within a release.
Follow the steps below to add and customize writer information effectively.
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When creating a new writer/contributor, include the artist's legal name and define an associated songwriter/contributor role - not a pseudonym or artist handle. |
Each track must include a songwriter/composer credit. If these roles are properly defined at the artist level, their songwriter or contributor role will populate a track credited to that artist.
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Performing Rights Organization (PRO) details
If this person is a member of a PRO, be sure to enter their name exactly as it appears in their PRO
registration. It is also a good idea to gather their IPI number so that we have complete details about their PRO registration and can communicate them to DSPs when necessary.
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Accessing the Writers and Contributors Section
Navigate to Your Catalog: Go to your LabelGrid dashboard and select Catalog.
Select Writers and Contributors: Click on the Secondary tab, and then select Writers and Contributors from the options.
Adding a New Writer or Contributor
Click Add Writer: On the right-hand side of the Writers and Contributors page, click on the Add Writer button.
Fill Out the Form:
First Name
Middle Name (optional)
Last Name
Email Address
Country
State
City
Address
Zip or Postal Code
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Customizing Display Credits
Here are some examples:
If John Smith is the lead vocalist, you might set his display credit as:
John as Lead Singer
Johnny on Lead Vocals
If John contributed in multiple roles, you can enter:
John: Music, Vocals, and Guitar
For instrument-specific roles, such as using the term “fiddle” instead of “violin”, you may write:
John on the Fiddle
The display text is customizable based on the performer's preferences and their band/group.
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Do not enter display credits unless you have the need to customize how your credits are displayed. |
Entering Aliases
Many songwriters, composers, and performers use aliases or stage names for various purposes. If this person uses aliases, enter them here.
You can enter that information if the writer or contributor uses an alias or stage name.
Please note: This information data is currently only for internal use . We do not send this information to DSP's,but the information only and will not be sent to DSPs. However, it may be useful for publishing administration later on.Please note
Important: Do not enter
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aliases that
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do not
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relate to this specific band
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, group
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artist has aliases that they want to be treated as a
completely separate entity that is not related to the
music under this artist name, do not enter it on this
form.
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, or artist. For instance, if an alias is completely unrelated to their music career (e.g., pertaining to a different domain), kindly refrain from including it.
Filling in Additional Information
PRO Information:
Enter the Performing Rights Organization (PRO) associated with the writer. Options may include:
ASCAP
BMI
IPI: Fill in the International Performing Identifier (IPI) related to the PRO.
Publisher Information:
Choose the publisher associated with the writer or contributor.
Finalizing the Entry
Once you have filled out all necessary information for the writer or contributor, press the Save button to complete the process.
This instructional guide will help ensure accurate and customized credits for all writers and contributors associated with your releases in LabelGrid.