How To Upload A Song To CDBaby

[@sylvieboisel]

Hi CDbaby recommends WAV, AIFF, FLAC . The less recommended is mp3

[@JaceyFlames]

Thank you for the update, that is correct.

[@evoskyline197]

I always recommend WAV or FLAC, you always want the best quality version of your record. Especially if someone listens on TIDAL or Apple

[@JaceyFlames]

💯💯💯

[@evoskyline197]

@@JaceyFlames I am not gunna lie after watching this video I made an account for CD Baby been doing some heavy research on all the various distributors and found this one is the best for me, however I already have Distrokid how can I upload a single and it go to the same Spotify page, if I type in my name will it go to same Spotify page or will it make a new one. I don’t wanna lose all my Spotify followers I worked hard to gain. Thanks in advance

[@Cloutway95]

final you drop been waiting ❤

[@JaceyFlames]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jensalbertt]

hey bro! i have a question, so in the songwriter details i put my name and i’m already on BMI so do u recommend putting that i have a publisher or not?

[@JaceyFlames]

Yes and yes!

[@hallorobin4710]

Routenote always rejects my music, is it better with CDBaby? And do I have to be paid for the music if I don't want it?

[@JaceyFlames]

CDBaby is a better distributor compared to RouteNote, but do you know why your music keeps getting rejected on RouteNote?

[@alexbukasaofficial]

How do I have another person appear on the track title on the plateformes? Meaning the featuring mention on the track. I couldn’t do that!

[@JaceyFlames]

This article will tell you how below. Ill also make a video about this soon too: support.cdbaby.com/hc/en-us/articles/210998803-How-do-I-list-additional-artists-that-are-featured-on-particular-tracks

[@alexbukasaofficial]

@@JaceyFlames Thank you so much! I appreciate it

[@JaceyFlames]

@@alexbukasaofficial Np bro!

[@zzboah]

hi! if my cover art has a word unrelated to the song, will it not work ? thanks

[@JaceyFlames]

It should still work. Have you tried it yet?

[@zzboah]

@@JaceyFlames I just put a version without the word but thanks man! Do you know how accurate the chosen release date is? What’s a way to tell fans it’s coming when you’re not 100% sure which day? 🙏

[@JaceyFlames]

@@zzboah Well, when is the release date? I highly recommend setting your release date for your song or songs at least 4 weeks in advance.

[@zzboah]

@@JaceyFlames any advice on song title rejection? Rejected for being too generic but there’s popular songs with similar titles

[@JaceyFlames]

@@zzboah What is the error that you are getting when your song title is rejected?

[@ori.shitrit__]

Hello friend! Thanks for the video, you helped me alot. dose ''artist location'' at - 6:47 effect by any chance the distrubiotion? For example - publishing the song in teretorial areas by the location you've set? or that dos'nt matter? Thanks again!

[@JaceyFlames]

Only the time in which the song(s) come out. It will come out in your timezone first.

[@ori.shitrit__]

thanks for the answer man!🥰@@JaceyFlames

[@JaceyFlames]

Np!

[@risthepodcaster]

Yo bro I’m a little late 😂 but I have an important question. CDBaby wants to add a payment method so they can sent me the money that I make but in order to add the payment method I have to choose between Bank Transfer or PayPal. Both options have some additional fees (3$ and 2,5$). And im wondering , do I give the 2,5$ once in a lifetime or every now and then or in every release?

[@JaceyFlames]

I’m not too sure man. I thought it was once, but I could be wrong. I’ve only used them for 2 releases I’ve had in the past and I did a direct transfer to my bank.

[@risthepodcaster]

@@JaceyFlames Yeah , in every release you paid 3/2.5$ or it’s like every week or month payment ?

[@JaceyFlames]

Im pretty sure it was for every release when I did my 2 releases.

[@Random.pianist]

Thanks for the tutorial, is it okay that the first song to upload is a cover song ?

[@JaceyFlames]

Yes, just be aware though that some distributors require the license for it and also be aware that you could get copyright violations for it depending on the platforms (I.e. KZbin, etc).

[@Random.pianist]

Pardon me, it's actually public domain piece of music, does it require license?

[@JaceyFlames]

Is it royalty free?

[@Random.pianist]

@@JaceyFlames It’s a classical piano piece from 1800s, how to tell if it is royalty free?

[@JaceyFlames]

On websites, KZbin, Google, etc.

[@jskolz]

Hi Jacey, I have a question. I want to give away free music however still want an IRSC Code. I'm registered with CD Baby, if I upload my sell to generate code. I don't have to put my music selling streaming platforms do I?

[@JaceyFlames]

Unfortunately, your music will still be distributed. You haven’t published it though right?

[@hmac66]

Hi, great video!. My current cdbaby single release is being held up (Submit button grayed out). It's asking for youtube music ID's for all the musicians. I've released several Pro singles prior without these ID's, which I don't have anyway. Any help appreciated. Cdbaby's response to a Support Ticket has been just canned FAQ's which don't address my issue.

[@JaceyFlames]

Hello, did you fill out all of the necessary fields before submitting?

[@hmac66]

@@JaceyFlames Thanks for the prompt reply, Jacey. I got it solved. I didn't realize that you can click on each artist , then Edit, and cdbaby gives you the option of them creating a youtube music ID. So we're all good!

[@JaceyFlames]

@@hmac66 Awesome! Glad you were able to figure it out man 🙌🏼

[@mete-5320]

Is it possible to set an exact time for the release for example 0:00 EST? I only find the date on their site

[@JaceyFlames]

@@mete-5320 unfortunately not for CDBaby. But other distributors offer that.

[@barryallen6217]

What if i post it on my own KZbin Channel .. is it going to cause any copyright problems ? Like a music video to that song

[@JaceyFlames]

It depends on if you’ve registered your song through BMI or ASCAP. You may just get a copyright claim (which isn’t bad compared to a copyright flag).

[@chriszyblox]

how so i make my spotify page

[@JaceyFlames]

Sign up to a distributor, upload your song and once your song is released, the distributor will make the profile for you. Then you claim it.

[@benjak4145]

If it's the first song of an artist then is it worth choosing CD baby as a distributor?

[@JaceyFlames]

Are you planning on releasing more music in the near future, like this year?

[@hemeswaran.]

hi , how long it takes time to release to store ............my release date is 6 may

[@JaceyFlames]

When did you upload your song? Was it 1, 2, 3 or 4 weeks in advance?

[@hemeswaran.]

@@JaceyFlames no just between 2 days

[@JaceyFlames]

@@hemeswaran. It is recommended that you set your release dates at least 4 weeks in advance so stores can receive your music and post it. If it’s sooner, then it may take longer for your song or songs to go live.

[@hemeswaran.]

@@JaceyFlames ok tq

[@xl1524]

@Jacey Flames I was wondering if you could help me. I am about to release a Rap Drill track and was wondering if it was worth releasing the instrumental as well. The instrumental and the vocal track sounds very good. Do you also release an instrumental with your vocal track? Thank you

[@JaceyFlames]

Well, is it your instrumental? Like did you create it and no one else helped?

[@xl1524]

@@JaceyFlames Thank you for your swift reply. Yes, it is totally my track.

[@JaceyFlames]

Ok good. What is your overall goal with your music? Are you trying to just be an artist? Just a rapper/singer? Just a producer or both?

[@xl1524]

@@JaceyFlames To clarify, I got a Rapper to rap my lyrics over my beat and the track turned out good. I was therefore wondering if the best thing to do, would be to put both the vocal track and instrumental on CD Baby... As a Rapper yourself do you upload both the vocal track and instrumental? The aim is to be a producer who puts together tracks and features different artists.

[@JaceyFlames]

Yes, it would be beneficial for you to do that. For me however, that’s not my goal because I am an artist first and then a producer. But for you, if you are trying to be known more as a producer then it would help you.

[@losdetierracalienteoficial]

what if you wanted to add another artist and how does that split in terms of royalties and artist credit on platforms?

[@JaceyFlames]

Watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnSbp41vrch5bKMsi=cnLwB4_-PYI--myQ

[@Macho_Edits]

Im trying to do it on my phone ,but it’s not going ,do I need a laptop ?

[@JaceyFlames]

If it’s not working on your phone, yes you will need to try it on a laptop.

[@nowzyboymusic]

Please how long cd baby take to release to store

[@JaceyFlames]

When was your release date set for?

[@nickgavin1954]

Yoo quick question.. I don’t have a Spotify account, KZbin music account, Apple Music account etc… do I need to create a new account for these sites under my artist name first and and THEN somehow link them to CDBABY? Or will they create accounts for me which I can then link after my first release since I do notice how it says they would create a new account or something like that… just wondering how that works

[@JaceyFlames]

No, CDBaby will create those profiles for you once you upload your song(s) on their site and once it releases then you claim your profiles on Spotify, Apple Music, etc.

[@nickgavin1954]

@@JaceyFlames Thank you for the quick reply.. Much appreciated... How do I "claim" the profiles and what does this mean exactly?

[@JaceyFlames]

@@nickgavin1954 It means that you know have ownership of those profiles on the platforms. I have videos on my channel showing you how to do so.

[@CurserTV]

The problem with CdBaby when I see my releases on Spotify it’s never under my label name always under my real name. Anyway on how to fix this for future releases

[@JaceyFlames]

When you set up your song for release, did you use your real name in any way? Even in the title?

[@CurserTV]

@@JaceyFlames I used my real name as a copyright holder

[@CurserTV]

@@JaceyFlames I was supposed to put label there instead?

[@JaceyFlames]

Yes. That is why your real name is showing up.

[@adaeze_eze]

Im a Nigerian living in Nigeria. How will i make the payment. Pay pal is a problem in Nigeria.

[@JaceyFlames]

Do you have a bank 🏦 ?

[@misterbroun418]

CDBaby has very bad support service. I have created a ticket at March 29, 2023 and have got response from them at June 09, 2023. Another ticket was created by me at July 29 and..still waiting (august, 29, 2023) ;))

[@JaceyFlames]

Yes, their support can be bad! It may be time to switch over to another distributor man.

[@misterbroun418]

@@JaceyFlames Thank you very much for your advice. I've thought about switching to another distributor many times, but unfortunately Tuncore and Distrokid don't deliver classical music to Apple Music

[@babalumachete]

Thank you

[@JaceyFlames]

You're welcome!

[@AmeliaYan]

Hi, nice video, could u tell me, is it possible to upload video by using CDBB?

[@JaceyFlames]

As of currently, no. There are some distributors though that offer music video distribution like DistroKid.

[@AmeliaYan]

@@JaceyFlames thanks a lot!

[@JaceyFlames]

No problem!

[@hallorobin4710]

How can I delete my CDBaby account? I don't need it anymore!

[@JaceyFlames]

Contact them at their support at the following email: [e-mail]

[@YTViewer-qw9es]

can u pay with paypal?

[@JaceyFlames]

Yes they do!

[@bluedev1495]

How does this work for co-releases, features, and remixes?

[@JaceyFlames]

Are you talking about when you distribute on each streaming platform or on just one?

[@bluedev1495]

Yeah like how would loading a song work in each of those different scenarios?@@JaceyFlames

[@JaceyFlames]

It would just be on the uploading page, when you are uploading your song on CDBaby where you can add a feature for your song. For co-releases, you would tag your page, as well as the other artist who is on there. As far as remixes, you would state on your release that it is a remix.

[@bluedev1495]

@@JaceyFlames the problem I'm finding is do I need to include (Artist B Remix) in the song title. I've been looking at various platforms and posting remixes is really tough because the directions aren't clear. I have lots of other friends who have had issues. I tried loading one on Amuse and the release on Spotify only showed me even though I selected it was a remix and tagged the other artist....weird. The title also just said "Song Name - Remix" but didn't include the remixers name at all.. Trying to avoid that with CDbaby as it seems easier but not sure if I need to list the remixer in the title even though they say don't list artist names in the song title.

[@JaceyFlames]

It’s because it’s a liability to these distributors if any artist/producer posts a remix because of the legalities behind it. They don’t want to be held responsible for it, if the original song’s artist/writer/producer decides to sue because your streams are making money from it. That is why (normally) you need contracts or written consent to do so.

[@kamodiro_sa]

Does CDBB gives you a verified Spotify account?

[@JaceyFlames]

Yes

[@kamodiro_sa]

@@JaceyFlames even if you already have an Spotify account?

[@JaceyFlames]

Yes, just make sure you connect it otherwise it’ll make you another Spotify account.

[@Hawaiilovesart]

takes an hour to upload one 35mb wav file. hope u got all day to upload an album

[@JaceyFlames]

Do you have a bad internet connection or an old computer? Because it didn’t take me that long at all. Check both of those things.

[@laroze_]

Hey man, I have a question for you : if I choose to activate the sync licensing for KZbin, Instagram, etc, does it mean that small youtubers or influencers will need my approval and have to pay me before using my track into their content ? Or, if some people want to play my track in a DJ set uploaded on youtube, or publish a preview of my EP on insta, they will get copyright issues ? It's important for me to be sure that this sync licensing stuff will not make the virality of my music lower. I prefer to let people use it for free on social medias and win money on streaming royalties. Thanks !

[@JaceyFlames]

It just means that when ppl use your music that you will get compensated for it. Since you are going through CDBaby for their sync licensing program, just keep in my that you will keep 60% with placements that they keep for you.

[@kaondeboy147music]

Is it uploading for free?

[@JaceyFlames]

No. CDBaby costs money. Routenote is free though

[@theycallmetext]

🔥

[@JaceyFlames]

🙌🏼🙏🏼😘

[@adaeze_eze]

Thanks Jacey. I'm Adaeze from Nigeria. I really need to chat with you. Can I have access to your email?

[@JaceyFlames]

[e-mail]

[@MarthaWomack-lr3uk]

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