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Why Was My Release Rejected?

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🎨 Artwork Guidelines

  • Must not be blurry and must measure between 1500x1500 and 3000x3000 pixels

  • The release title must be spelled consistently across artwork, product, and asset levels

  • The artist name(s) must also be spelled consistently across artwork, product, and asset levels

  • Any contributors mentioned on the artwork (including “Prod. by ___”) must also be reflected in the metadata

  • Parental Advisory logos, if included, must not be modified or obstructed

    • If a Parental Advisory logo is present, the product and asset must be marked as Explicit

  • Artwork must not include:

    • Brand names or logos

    • Images of celebrities

    • Barcodes

    • Stock imagery

🗂 Metadata Requirements

  • Titles and artist information must be correct and consistent across product and asset levels

  • All artists (primary and featured) must include Custom Identifiers

  • The Explicit Content field must match between product and asset levels

  • Ensure all version fields are valid and accurately describe the release

  • Release formatting must follow the following structure:

    • Singles: 1–3 songs

    • EPs: 4–6 songs

    • Albums: 7 or more songs

  • No Preorder Date is allowed for singles

  • The audio language must accurately reflect the content (e.g., Instrumental, English)

  • Genre fields must be consistent across all tracks for single releases

👤 Contributor Credits

  • Performer/vocal credits must be included for all performing artists

  • Composer/vocal credits are required for all vocal releases and must use the artist’s full legal name

  • Performing artists cannot be credited only as producers

  • If a track is marked as a Remix in the version field, the Remixer must be credited

Why Was I Asked for Documentation Regarding Rights to My Song?

At Roc Nation, we are committed to fostering creative freedom while ensuring all music is distributed responsibly. To maintain compliance with platform guidelines and protect all rights holders, we carefully review each submission. You may be asked to provide documentation confirming your legal right to use the material (e.g., beat licenses or copyright ownership).

🔗 Please review our full Beat License & Copyright Policy

To find out why your music release says Action Needed, check the Releases tab in your Content section and View Details of your release for feedback from our Content Team. They provide detailed reasons, like artwork or metadata issues, to help you fix things up. It's like getting a roadmap to approval! 🎶

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