5050MG Style Guide
Explicit Lyrics Indicator - Tracks that contain profanity or explicit depictions of sex, violence or substance abuse must have the Explicit Lyrics checkbox ...
Tue, 19 Mar, 2019 at 4:00 PM
Publisher and PRO Spelling and Format - Publisher and Performing Rights Organizations fields must not include typos and must represent the actual publishers...
Tue, 19 Mar, 2019 at 4:02 PM
Use the most specific genre available whenever appropriate (Example: Psych Rock instead of Rock). Music services may re-categorize a genre at their discre...
Tue, 19 Mar, 2019 at 4:03 PM
Single-Track Product Title and Version - Products with only one track must have identical product and track level Title and Version fields. Example: Produ...
Tue, 19 Mar, 2019 at 4:07 PM
C Line The C Line (copyright line) indicates copyright ownership in works other than the sound recording itself, which is signified by the P Line. On the...
Tue, 19 Mar, 2019 at 4:10 PM
The Liner Notes field is most often used for general descriptive information about the product. Liner Notes Format - Ensure your Liner Notes have no t...
Tue, 19 Mar, 2019 at 4:11 PM
Lyrics Accuracy - Lyrics should accurately match the audio on the given track. Missing Lyrics - Lyrics should contain all vocal content that is signific...
Tue, 19 Mar, 2019 at 4:14 PM
Continuous Mix tracks are one track comprising multiple songs mixed together by a DJ. Products with Continuous Mixes may include the individual, non-con...
Tue, 19 Mar, 2019 at 4:15 PM
Track Versions on Live Tracks - All tracks recorded live must include “Live” in the Track Version field. Product Versions on Live Products - If “Live” i...
Tue, 19 Mar, 2019 at 4:17 PM
Artist fields are incredibly sensitive in that they can determine not only how a product or track is displayed at music services, but also how search result...
Tue, 19 Mar, 2019 at 4:33 PM