31/07/2025
π§ Dear Musicians
π«Hereβs Why Your Song Might Get Rejected by Digital Stores π«
You're ready to drop your track, but suddenly... β "Your release has been rejected."
Donβt panic. Here are the real reasons songs get rejected by platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and others:
π« 1. Artwork Violations
Using βfeat.β, βprod.β or artist names on the cover
Social media handles, logos, or emojis
Low resolution (must be at least 3000x3000 pixels)
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Solution: Keep it clean, high quality, and text-free unless itβs the title.
π« 2. Wrong File Format
Low quality MP3s or incorrect sample rate
DSPs usually require 16-bit WAV, 44.1kHz
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Solution: Always export your final master as a WAV unless told otherwise.
π« 3. Metadata Mismatches
Your artist name, song title, or featured artists donβt match
Typos or using your stage name as the songwriter
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Solution: Be consistent across all fields. Use full legal names for songwriting credits.
π« 4. Unlicensed Samples or Beats
You used a beat with an uncleared sample
No license proof from the producer
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Solution: Only use beats youβve licensed or created yourself.
π« 5. Explicit Content or Hate Speech
Songs with racism, threats, or sexual content without marking it βExplicitβ
Lyrics attacking specific people or groups
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Solution: Be honest with your content tags and avoid hate speech.
π« 6. Duplicate Releases
You uploaded the same song before
Youβre trying to re-release without properly removing the old one
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Solution: Use the same ISRC if itβs a re-release or do it through your distributor.
π― Final Advice: Donβt rush your release. Triple-check everything before uploading.
The DSPs are strict β but if you follow the rules, your music will land safely on every platform.