Spotify Style Guidelines for Artists

Learn how to style your music releases to meet Spotify's guidelines. Ensure your tracks are perfectly formatted for better visibility and streaming.
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Navigating Spotify's style guidelines is essential for any artist looking to enhance their music's reach and impact on the world’s leading streaming platform. Properly formatted titles, artist names, and metadata not only ensure compliance with Spotify’s standards but also improve your music’s discoverability. From capitalization rules to explicit content labeling, understanding these guidelines will help you avoid common pitfalls that can delay your music's release. Ensure your tracks are perfectly tailored to meet Spotify’s criteria, enhancing listener experience and maximizing your streaming potential.
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know.
What is the correct way to format song titles for Spotify?
Song titles should be capitalized using standard capitalization rules (first letter of each significant word). Avoid unnecessary punctuation, special characters, and version information unless crucial for differentiation.
How should I handle featured artists in track titles on Spotify?
Featured artists should be listed in the track title using 'feat.' followed by the artist’s name. Ensure this information is placed within the song title parentheses to keep metadata clean and searchable.
What are the guidelines for explicit content on Spotify?
Explicit content must be labeled appropriately on Spotify. Tracks containing explicit lyrics or themes should carry an explicit tag to inform listeners and comply with Spotify's user experience policies.
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