The Checklist They Use Against You
Why artists get disqualified.
*Incomplete or unclear ownership of the master and/or publishing rights
*No verifiable Google presence supervisors can't confirm the artist is real
*No Google Knowledge Panel the industry standard for 'notable and legitimate'
*Music not properly copyrighted or registered with a PRO
*Amateur mixing the record doesn't translate on cinema systems
*Poor mastering loudness, tone or dynamics don't meet delivery specs
*No professional remix or alt versions available for edit-length needs
*Inconsistent artist metadata across streaming, socials and search
*No documented split sheets between collaborators and producers