This was so helpful! You took your time, you were detailed, and you were to the point. Others will either overexplain, or the opposite and rush through the information. Your video is very much appreciated! Thank you!
Hello, I'm new to cdbaby, what is opt in for TH-cam, Facebook and collect sync? You don't use TH-cam because you send music to bloggers? What happens if you have opt TH-cam and send music to bloggers? Can't they use your music in their blog?
Hey Henrik, then they will get royalties claim and that’s very often an issue for them because they can’t make money on that video unless you give them signed licence and I assume you will have to deal with CD baby to remove the claim. For me at that point of career it’s just not worth it, unless you have crazy numbers on your songs and every extra use can bring you real money I wouldn’t go for it.
Hi JOULIE, that was so helpful! Thanks. Quick question, the release date can be changed? For instance, if i am not ready to release one week before the release, can i postpone it?
Hey I am glad I could help, I am afraid that as soon as it's approved by CD baby and the delivery process has started you can only cancel and upload again. This will cost you money again.
Thank you Joulie, is it possible to have just one CD baby account and use it for publishing several artist songs on different basis, or do I've to open new ones for each artist? Please I need your urgent reply. Thanks much.
hiii i have one last question, my song is coming out next week but i only could put in a date not a time so does that mean that my song is getting released at midnight? so 0:00? or is it getting released on a random time on the day?
Hi Joulie, great vid. I need some help here. During the audio upload part it takes such a long time and it still isn't even uploading, I've left it to do so for a day but it's processing. The file is a wav but I don't know why it's taking such a long time. Thoughts or suggestions?? Thnx!!
heya! When i try to upload my song it loads forever, no matter how long i wait. My song is a 2 minute flac with 44.1khz and 16 bitrate. Any clue why? thanks
Hey, you have to register your song with PRS and PPL if you're based in the Uk if not find music copyright collective in your country and register your song there. Cd Baby is just a digital music distribution company.
@Wait A min yes, they register your song in 100+ countries and basically become your publisher. It says on the website: CD Baby will register your songs and publishing information with collection societies around the world to make sure you’re capturing maximum publishing revenue for your music.
Good walkthrough. Thanks. Question: I am registered with PRS/IMRO/PPI/MCPS etc. Is CD Baby doing more for Syncs on TH-cam/FB/Insta etc? I'm cautious with this because some years ago I tried some publishing deals with "JinglePunks" and found they were re-registering my works (with a "JP" Prefix) with the same PRO's I was already with and it was confusing. I was concerned they were collecting payments for syncs they did not provide. So I left them. Not sure I understand this whole section^. Could you explain a little more? Cheers!
If you’re already registered there is no need for you to do it through CD baby. I would opt out in your case. I think they offer this to give people full package so they don’t need to go and register with all these organisations separately.
Hi, Julie, I'm very new to this. I'm not buying cds at this time and don't have any artwork for my single. Is there an option to skip this part or does the artwork go on the streaming/downloading platforms as well?
Hello Patricia, no you cannot skip the artwork part but you can make something easy yourself. Take your picture, add some captions to it, for instance, the name of the single you're about to release. You can also take a picture of nature, an animal.. anything you think might work and prepare it even here www.photopea.com/ - this is like a free online photoshop if you don't have any designing tool.
Hello Joseph, as far as I know yes, have a look on that support.cdbaby.com/hc/en-us/articles/210998803-How-do-I-list-additional-artists-that-are-featured-on-particular-tracks-
Please I have a question, I put the release date to 1 week before it drops now it’s pass that 1 week and my song is still being under review does that mean I should change the date or I should let cd baby review and drop the song on there own date ??
No you don’t need anything else. If you choose pro they also register your song for you so you don’t have to register it in PRS or similiar (depending where you’re based). You don’t have to choose pro, I never do because I am registered in PRS already.
@@__melodyhope__ i don’t know what are the registration rules for those but for PRS(uk) it was one time registration fee. I get paid for all radio, tv plays and any festivals I play and I am sure no one’s going to steal my music.
@@JOULIEFOXvlog thank uu, I'm sorry for all those questions but I have one last question: I'm at the step that u need to fill in your Spotify link but I never released a song before and I can't edit it I only have the option that they will create a artist ID for me, but my question is how does cd baby knows what your account on Spotify or TikTok etc. is?
@@sharonaurora if you don't have a Spotify account they will create it for you. The next release will be automatically connected to your Spotify. Cd baby doesn't know your tik tok and it's not related to it in any way.
After i do that all, then i check my “Album & Single “ i saw the Orange exclamation Sign on “View/Edit ? What is the Meanongnof that ? Please answer me
Hello! I'm currently uploading my first song onto CDBaby but it is taking a very long time. I have been waiting for almost 2 hours and it is still uploading. Is this normal? What is your usual wait time for one track?
It happened to me as well… I stop trying to upload my song from my PC because it took more than 2 hours. So I decided to upload from my iphone and took around 2 minutes. Hope you can do as well :)
thanks am very techphobic but i managed to create the release while watching ur walkthrough, but i stll dont know when i wll recieve the pre-save link to start promoting my release? how do i obtain it? and when? any idea
@@JOULIEFOXvlog it says now my release is in some que to be checked by a memeber of their team in order to get it approved for publishing, can i go to that sub site and launch my pre-save campaign now? or i must wait until my track is approved for release by them?
Hi , thanks for the great video but i have a question if i want to sign up for cd baby should i sign up with the same email for my youtube channel or i can put second email ?
@@JOULIEFOXvlog kk I'm a cdbaby artist also I enjoy your video, I will check out your song, how do u find if your song is in different places that cdbaby put your music in like Africa and china and Japan. Jlmusic
@@justinlee3419 there is an option while uploading, what countries you want your music to be available in. So if you want it in the whole world just tick the box and that's it.
Quick question. I'm releasing a single soon, using CD Baby for the first time. When the single delivery status says "Delivered", does that mean that it is approved on the digital stores and will actually be available on the digital stores it was sent to on the release date that I set?
Hey! Question's coming little late but I was wondering if my songs will automatically be approved. For instance, is there any waiting time for the song to be approved? Or what if my song is declined from publishing after I have paid the money to them? How does that work? Please advice. Thanks!
Unless someone else claimed the songs before you which I doubt if they're your original compositions I don't see why wouldn't they be approved? Why are you afraid they will be declined?
Hi! I got one question, I already uploaded a song using Cdbaby, now I want to share a second one. How I do it so the second song it's uploaded to the same profile that the first song was uploaded to? Thanks :)
You have to wait till the first one arrives to Spotify, then your account is created. This way you can get your profile URL. You can always try to message 'spotify for artists customer service' they're really lovely and I believe they will share your profile url with you before the song is live on Spotify.
Hi Julie, for CD Baby how can I put the original release date. If I re release the single on all platforms with CD baby. Is there an option to put in the original release date like for a re released single. Like on Apple Music, Spotify I can put the og release date for example: March 10th 2018 and it’s coming out in March 10th 2021.
It really depends on many factors. I don't really know Distrokid very well. Maybe if you ask me specific question about available features it will be easier.
I am not sure. You should be but I suggest using a computer. Your file should be exported as wav file 16 bit, 44 kHz. I wouldn’t convert the file, the best is to have it originally exported as wav.
Does it take over an hour and a half to upload your music to cd baby? I uploaded the songs back to back without saving and now it's still uploading. Should I just remove the track leave the page and start over?
Thank you for the video! Very helpful. :) I have one question. I uploaded my track as a WAV file and submitted for distribution, but on my "Paid Items" list it says "Track Name: MP3". Can anyone explain why the "MP3" is written next to my track? Is this normal? I'm paranoid that it's going to go to streaming as an MP3 now haha, and I can't find anyone else talking about this.
Heyy, I’ve never experienced anything like this. Are you sure the file you uploaded was a wav file? Maybe reupload it, you can do it in the first two days I guess. I am sure if you uploaded wav file it won’t change into mp3 :)
Wav file met requirements but would not upload. This girl was paid to do this video??? Why do it for free? Cheap cdbaby needs phone help. I got license with easysong and they have phone help. Distributors are laaaaazy boys.
Hey lovelies 💕 My new single Ready to Love Myself is OUT! Give it a spin! :) open.spotify.com/track/0u5nb9Gk8keZ1p41YBnHz3?si=53a55fe270c042cb
This was so helpful! You took your time, you were detailed, and you were to the point. Others will either overexplain, or the opposite and rush through the information.
Your video is very much appreciated! Thank you!
Aww thank you!!! I am so glad 😌
Love you. Thanks a lot.
THANKS for this. If I am registered with companies for royalties, I don't need Cd baby pro then. Nice.
If we upload single,will it remain forever?
yes
Thank You !! It actually brought to my attention things to think about before releasing music.
I am very glad I could help :)
well done!!
💗💗
thanks for sharing
U didn't talk about pay out method?
Thank you so much!
This video really helpful
I am very glad I can help! :)
So helpful. Thanks!
Hello, I'm new to cdbaby, what is opt in for TH-cam, Facebook and collect sync? You don't use TH-cam because you send music to bloggers? What happens if you have opt TH-cam and send music to bloggers? Can't they use your music in their blog?
Hey Henrik, then they will get royalties claim and that’s very often an issue for them because they can’t make money on that video unless you give them signed licence and I assume you will have to deal with CD baby to remove the claim. For me at that point of career it’s just not worth it, unless you have crazy numbers on your songs and every extra use can bring you real money I wouldn’t go for it.
@@JOULIEFOXvlog Okey, thank you 👍
Hello, Do they Collect profits from TH-cam and other platforms, in standart plan
Yes if you choose the option to collect from TH-cam they will
@@JOULIEFOXvlog OK THANK YOU
Wav file with requirements won't upload?
Hi JOULIE, that was so helpful! Thanks.
Quick question, the release date can be changed? For instance, if i am not ready to release one week before the release, can i postpone it?
Hey I am glad I could help, I am afraid that as soon as it's approved by CD baby and the delivery process has started you can only cancel and upload again. This will cost you money again.
@@JOULIEFOXvlog You're so nice, thanks!
@@lorenzomusicchannel5182 No problem :)
Your site pages don't look the same on mine .....too hard to follow u. How old is this video?
Do u have to have artwork?
I can't pay, what should I do?
What’s the matter exactly?
Thank you Joulie, is it possible to have just one CD baby account and use it for publishing several artist songs on different basis, or do I've to open new ones for each artist? Please I need your urgent reply. Thanks much.
I believe I replied on Instagram. I use separate ones for each project as it's easier to divide the money.
hiii i have one last question, my song is coming out next week but i only could put in a date not a time so does that mean that my song is getting released at midnight? so 0:00? or is it getting released on a random time on the day?
Yes it will be available from midnight.
Hi Joulie, great vid. I need some help here. During the audio upload part it takes such a long time and it still isn't even uploading, I've left it to do so for a day but it's processing. The file is a wav but I don't know why it's taking such a long time. Thoughts or suggestions?? Thnx!!
Hey, maybe this will help? support.duplication.cdbaby.com/hc/en-us/articles/360054072573-My-last-track-won-t-upload-What-do-I-do-
i am not able to release my msuic on my current personal youtbe channel how do i do this? and can i get it done before the msuic is actualy released]
heya! When i try to upload my song it loads forever, no matter how long i wait. My song is a 2 minute flac with 44.1khz and 16 bitrate. Any clue why? thanks
Same with me
Some people suggested using different device, try different computer. I’ve never had this issue unfortunately.
Where can i add feature artist if any?
1:27 by the artist's name there's a small human being with a plus
Thnx done correctly now 😁
Where can I add additional artist name
1:18 by the artist name there is a person and a plus icon, click on it and it will open an additional artist window
So is this proof it’s my original song? Like do I still have to copyright my song?
What if someone did steal it ? Thanks
Hey, you have to register your song with PRS and PPL if you're based in the Uk if not find music copyright collective in your country and register your song there. Cd Baby is just a digital music distribution company.
Thank you so much
@Wait A min yes, they register your song in 100+ countries and basically become your publisher. It says on the website: CD Baby will register your songs and publishing information with collection societies around the world to make sure you’re capturing maximum publishing revenue for your music.
@Wait A min No problem :)
Good tutorial! May an artist type in a fancy name instead of real one?
Yes, it's up to you what your project is called. But you have to write down your real name in songwriter field.
Hi mate, I also doing my own music (lyric, melody, Instrument etc...
which Role I must choose for Artist access.
01. Artist
02. Manager
03. Label
I would choose Artist
@@JOULIEFOXvlog
Thank you
Good walkthrough. Thanks. Question: I am registered with PRS/IMRO/PPI/MCPS etc. Is CD Baby doing more for Syncs on TH-cam/FB/Insta etc? I'm cautious with this because some years ago I tried some publishing deals with "JinglePunks" and found they were re-registering my works (with a "JP" Prefix) with the same PRO's I was already with and it was confusing. I was concerned they were collecting payments for syncs they did not provide. So I left them. Not sure I understand this whole section^. Could you explain a little more? Cheers!
If you’re already registered there is no need for you to do it through CD baby. I would opt out in your case. I think they offer this to give people full package so they don’t need to go and register with all these organisations separately.
@@JOULIEFOXvlog Many thanks
Can I upload my music on CDbaby today and come out in the next day?
you need to give it a few days
Last time I distributed I had to send my CD directly by mail, so thanks for this great tutorial.
Hi, Julie,
I'm very new to this. I'm not buying cds at this time and don't have any artwork for my single. Is there an option to skip this part or does the artwork go on the streaming/downloading platforms as well?
Hello Patricia, no you cannot skip the artwork part but you can make something easy yourself. Take your picture, add some captions to it, for instance, the name of the single you're about to release. You can also take a picture of nature, an animal.. anything you think might work and prepare it even here www.photopea.com/ - this is like a free online photoshop if you don't have any designing tool.
@@JOULIEFOXvlog Thanks for answering my question so quickly and for the link. I'll check it out.
Hi!!
Very good video
Is it possible to upload an album with many artists?
Hello Joseph, as far as I know yes, have a look on that support.cdbaby.com/hc/en-us/articles/210998803-How-do-I-list-additional-artists-that-are-featured-on-particular-tracks-
I do t want art work?
Please I have a question, I put the release date to 1 week before it drops now it’s pass that 1 week and my song is still being under review does that mean I should change the date or I should let cd baby review and drop the song on there own date ??
You can just wait, but I would contact them as over a week under review sounds a bit suspicious. Usually for me it doesn't take longer than a day.
Wait, do I need to something before signing up with cd baby to make sure I get paid?
I don’t like the idea for paying for pro…
But I don’t know if I need to pay anything anyway with BMI or ACASP 😣 suggestions?
No you don’t need anything else. If you choose pro they also register your song for you so you don’t have to register it in PRS or similiar (depending where you’re based). You don’t have to choose pro, I never do because I am registered in PRS already.
@@__melodyhope__ i don’t know what are the registration rules for those but for PRS(uk) it was one time registration fee. I get paid for all radio, tv plays and any festivals I play and I am sure no one’s going to steal my music.
hiii, when u release a song with cd baby will it be on all streaming platforms for forever or is it for a specific amount of time?
Hey, it's going to be there forever unless you decide to take it down one day.
@@JOULIEFOXvlog okayy thank uu so much!! I have a another question, u can also pay with "PayPal" right?
@@sharonaurora Yes that's what I always use to pay :)
@@JOULIEFOXvlog thank uu, I'm sorry for all those questions but I have one last question: I'm at the step that u need to fill in your Spotify link but I never released a song before and I can't edit it I only have the option that they will create a artist ID for me, but my question is how does cd baby knows what your account on Spotify or TikTok etc. is?
@@sharonaurora if you don't have a Spotify account they will create it for you. The next release will be automatically connected to your Spotify. Cd baby doesn't know your tik tok and it's not related to it in any way.
How can we get floating lyrics on music streaming platforms especially Apple Music/Spotify?
Do you mean like a lyric video on streaming services?
@@JOULIEFOXvlog No I mean lyrics of the song on music streaming platforms and also socials …
@@bhbxsupreme this is what I found audiohype.io/resources/spotify-lyrics-guide/
@@JOULIEFOXvlog thanks
After i do that all, then i check my “Album & Single “ i saw the Orange exclamation Sign on “View/Edit ? What is the Meanongnof that ? Please answer me
Have you paid?
Hey, I know I’m a bit late sorry I was just wondering how this would maybe work for bands and uploading it as a band and splitting revenue? Thank you
You just split the revenue between the members. Whatever you get from Cd baby.
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Hello! I'm currently uploading my first song onto CDBaby but it is taking a very long time. I have been waiting for almost 2 hours and it is still uploading. Is this normal? What is your usual wait time for one track?
Try update your browser, i had the same issue until I updated my chrome browser
@@KayEraMusiq My browser is updated but still no luck. I left it uploading all night and still nothing.
@@esmev23 Well, this is not normal. It should upload in a few minutes. Any chance you can use a different browser?
It happened to me as well… I stop trying to upload my song from my PC because it took more than 2 hours. So I decided to upload from my iphone and took around 2 minutes. Hope you can do as well :)
How much time it will take to upload the track ?
To upload a few minutes, to deliver to distribution from 2-7 days.
@@JOULIEFOXvlog thank you
thanks am very techphobic but i managed to create the release while watching ur walkthrough, but i stll dont know when i wll recieve the pre-save link to start promoting my release? how do i obtain it? and when? any idea
You need to create an account on www.show.co - then adding your CD baby details you get a pre-save campaign for free :) I am happy I could help!
@@JOULIEFOXvlog it says now my release is in some que to be checked by a memeber of their team in order to get it approved for publishing, can i go to that sub site and launch my pre-save campaign now? or i must wait until my track is approved for release by them?
@@carltonjhons1278 as far as I remember you need to wait. But you can still register and check if the song is available there already.
Hi , thanks for the great video but i have a question if i want to sign up for cd baby should i sign up with the same email for my youtube channel or i can put second email ?
If doesn’t matter what email you use for CD baby. There is no connection with TH-cam.
How long did it take for your song upload? I've been waiting over 10 minutes and nothing has changed
Try to reupload then!
What kind of music u do and are a touring artist
Hey, I do art electro pop. You can find me here www.yotube.com/jouliefox and yes I am a touring artist :)
@@JOULIEFOXvlog kk I'm a cdbaby artist also I enjoy your video, I will check out your song, how do u find if your song is in different places that cdbaby put your music in like Africa and china and Japan. Jlmusic
@@justinlee3419 there is an option while uploading, what countries you want your music to be available in. So if you want it in the whole world just tick the box and that's it.
@@justinlee3419 if you wanna check what did you choose just go to your single click distribution and check terrority restrictions :)
@@JOULIEFOXvlog okay, thank you, I'm watching your videos , very nice sweet person.
Quick question. I'm releasing a single soon, using CD Baby for the first time. When the single delivery status says "Delivered", does that mean that it is approved on the digital stores and will actually be available on the digital stores it was sent to on the release date that I set?
Yes it means it’s been delivered and it’s going to be out on a date set by you :) good luck!
Hey! Question's coming little late but I was wondering if my songs will automatically be approved. For instance, is there any waiting time for the song to be approved? Or what if my song is declined from publishing after I have paid the money to them? How does that work? Please advice. Thanks!
Unless someone else claimed the songs before you which I doubt if they're your original compositions I don't see why wouldn't they be approved? Why are you afraid they will be declined?
Hi! I got one question, I already uploaded a song using Cdbaby, now I want to share a second one. How I do it so the second song it's uploaded to the same profile that the first song was uploaded to? Thanks :)
You have to wait till the first one arrives to Spotify, then your account is created. This way you can get your profile URL. You can always try to message 'spotify for artists customer service' they're really lovely and I believe they will share your profile url with you before the song is live on Spotify.
Hey, I was wondering if were it says artist on this track, should I put my rapper name or my real name?
Your stage name 🙌
Main question, do you get instant Spotify verification badge if we use cd Baby? Like distrokid does...
Hi Julie, for CD Baby how can I put the original release date. If I re release the single on all platforms with CD baby. Is there an option to put in the original release date like for a re released single. Like on Apple Music, Spotify I can put the og release date for example: March 10th 2018 and it’s coming out in March 10th 2021.
Hello, no you cannot set the date from the past. It has to be future.
Wav file parameters are met but it will not upload.....they just refund me instead of fixing the clusterfxxk
Would you recommend moving from Distrokid to Cd Baby?
It really depends on many factors. I don't really know Distrokid very well. Maybe if you ask me specific question about available features it will be easier.
Is the wav file metadata embedded?
Yes, All the info you add during the process of uploading your music for distribution is embedded in your songs.
@@JOULIEFOXvlog thenkew😀
Can you upload song via Android? I tried like a hundred times. I converted to WAV file and everything
I am not sure. You should be but I suggest using a computer. Your file should be exported as wav file 16 bit, 44 kHz. I wouldn’t convert the file, the best is to have it originally exported as wav.
Does it take over an hour and a half to upload your music to cd baby? I uploaded the songs back to back without saving and now it's still uploading. Should I just remove the track leave the page and start over?
Yes there’s quite a lot of comments here regarding this issue. Try again.
Also try different device if you can.
Thank you for the video! Very helpful. :)
I have one question. I uploaded my track as a WAV file and submitted for distribution, but on my "Paid Items" list it says "Track Name: MP3". Can anyone explain why the "MP3" is written next to my track? Is this normal? I'm paranoid that it's going to go to streaming as an MP3 now haha, and I can't find anyone else talking about this.
Heyy, I’ve never experienced anything like this. Are you sure the file you uploaded was a wav file? Maybe reupload it, you can do it in the first two days I guess. I am sure if you uploaded wav file it won’t change into mp3 :)
That’s how it appears normally
Thick accent but pretty helpful
I am sure you can find other videos with an accent of your preference.
How to: Don't. The End
Translate bahasa indonesian please :(
Wav file met requirements but would not upload. This girl was paid to do this video??? Why do it for free? Cheap cdbaby needs phone help. I got license with easysong and they have phone help. Distributors are laaaaazy boys.
Extremely helpful information. Gracias