Fraud & Licensing

Can I release covers, remixes, or songs with samples?

Yes, that's possible. However, you usually need a license from the original rights holders, otherwise you could face legal action.

Without the necessary license documentation, music containing copyrighted material can be rejected by the stores.

Here's what to do:

  1. Get the license before you release.
  2. Upload the proof for the relevant track in the release wizard, in the field "Upload license". Allowed formats are PDF, JPG, PNG and DOC.
  3. If a possible copyright infringement in the audio is noticed later on, you'll need to provide all relevant licenses. So keep them handy.

To help you work out when you need a license, read the article "Do I need to license my music before I release it?".

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