I will perform a technical music metadata and royalty audit


About this gig
As an independent artist featured in r/hiphopheads and EARMILK, I know how easily royalties can go missing due to bad data. Most artists lose 20-30% of their income simply because their PRO (ASCAP/BMI), MLC, and Distributor data don't match.
I provide a manual, technical audit of your catalog to ensure your ISRC and ISWC codes are correctly linked. I am not a 'marketing guru'; I am a technical support specialist here to help you recover your 'Black Box' royalties
Get to know Citizen Dre
Sound Designer
- FromUnited States
- Member sinceJan 2026
- Avg. response time1 hour
Languages
English
FAQ
1. What exactly is a Music Metadata Audit?
It’s a "pre-flight" check of your song’s digital DNA. I manually verify your ISRC/UPC codes, songwriter credits, and publishing splits to ensure everything is formatted correctly for DSPs. This prevents release delays and ensures your royalties are tracked accurately from day one.
2. Why do I need an auditor?
Distributors are automated; they don’t catch spelling errors or mismatched ISRC codes that cause "missing" royalties. I provide a human-verified, line-by-line review. I make sure your conscious hip-hop or high-art catalog is organized like a professional asset before it hits the public.
3. What info do I need to provide?
I need your final WAV files, song titles, featured artist names, and producer credits. Additionally, please provide your split sheets or a breakdown of publishing percentages and any ISRC codes you’ve already assigned. This allows me to cross-reference every data point for 100% accuracy.
4. Can you fix metadata that is already live?
Yes. If there are errors in your existing discography, I will audit your live data and provide a "Correction Sheet." You can then submit this report to your distributor (DistroKid, TuneCore, etc.) to update your credits and tags on Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal.
5. Do you handle the actual distribution?
I am the Auditor, not the distributor. I provide the verified "clean" data and a Readiness Report. You will still upload the files yourself, but you’ll do it with the confidence that your metadata is error-free, preventing the common technical headaches that hold independent artists back.
6. Will this help me with playlisting?
Clean metadata is a requirement for editorial consideration. If your genre tags are messy or credits are incomplete, editors and algorithms are less likely to pick up the track. I ensure your tags and technical data are optimized to give your music the best professional standing possible.
7. How long does the audit take?
Standard audits are completed within 24–48 hours. As an auditor, I follow a strict, standardized checklist to ensure nothing is missed. I believe in "real ears, real hip hop, real simple"—no fluff, just accurate data delivered quickly so you can get back to the creative process.

