Why credits matter
Credits make work visible, including the work behind the scenes. This is how producers, mixers and songwriters get found and booked, and how fans find out who is behind their favorite song.
Song Credits
Give everyone involved their place.
Add composers, songwriters, producers and musicians directly in the release. That way, every song shows who contributed to it – everywhere the services display credits.
What you get
- ✓Credits for each song individually
- ✓Four categories with matching roles
- ✓Add contributors as credit artists
- ✓Foundation for your split sheets
What are song credits?
Credits show who was involved in a song: who composed and wrote it, produced it, recorded and mixed it, or performed the vocals. Listeners read them in a song's details, and the industry uses them to find good work again.
At OneCrewRecords, credits are required: for each song you need at least one name per category. This keeps your information complete and clean.
Credits that are correct
The release process helps you not to forget anything.
Selection from a list
You choose contributors from your artists, your credit artists, or from other accounts – without typos or duplicates.
Credit artists
If a person doesn't exist yet, you create them as a credit artist. For this you need their first name, last name, and email address.
The right role
For songwriter, production, and performers, you also select the appropriate role from the list.
Check before you click ahead
If a required field is missing, the release flow points it out to you right away.
AI usage declaration
For each release, you state whether and how AI was involved. If AI was used in part, you assign the respective contribution to the credits.
Basis for splits
The split sheet takes the contributors from your credits. All you have to do there is enter the shares.
How to enter credits
Everything happens in step 2 of your release flow.
01
Create a release
Upload your tracks and open step 2 ("Details").
02
Open Track Credits
Under each track you'll find the "Track Credits" section with composer, songwriter, production, and performers.
03
Select contributors
Type the name and select it from the list. If the person is missing, first create them as a credit artist.
04
Review and submit
Check all the details once more and submit your release.
Getting credits right
With a bit of preparation, you'll save yourself trouble later on.
Common pitfalls
- Large productions with many contributors
- Different spellings of the same name
- Unclear agreements on joint projects
- Use of AI tools that isn't disclosed
How to avoid disputes
- Put contributions in writing before the project starts
- Enter names and roles carefully
- Double-check all details before you submit
Credits and royalties
Credits name who contributed. How the revenue is split is handled separately in the split sheet.
Tip
Add contributors early.
If you often work with the same people, add them once as a credit artist and simply select them for every future release.
Frequently asked questions about credits
Are credits required?
Yes. For each song, you need at least one name in every category, and for songwriter, production and performers, a role as well.
Can I type in names freely?
No. You select people from the list: your artists, your credit artists or artists from other accounts. If the person doesn't exist yet, you first add them as a credit artist.
What is a credit artist?
A person who only appears as a contributor, for example as a featured, remix or co-artist. Credit artists are never shown on the website.
How many credit artists can I add?
That depends on your plan. You can find the exact numbers on the pricing page.
I found a mistake after submitting.
Write to us via the dashboard. We'll help you out.
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