DDEX and Metadata Guide
Accurate metadata is crucial for successful music distribution. This guide explains DDEX standards and best practices.
What is DDEX?
DDEX (Digital Data Exchange) is the global standard for exchanging metadata and rights information in the music industry.
Why Metadata Matters
- Ensures proper attribution and royalties
- Improves discoverability on DSPs
- Prevents duplicate releases
- Enables proper indexing and search
- Facilitates accurate reporting
Required Metadata Fields
- ISRC: International Standard Recording Code
- UPC/EAN: Product barcode
- Release Title: Full title with proper capitalization
- Artist Name: Primary artist/band name
- Track Titles: Individual track names
- Featuring Artists: All credited featured artists
- Genre: Primary and secondary genres
- Release Date: Planned release date
- Language: Primary language of lyrics
- Parental Advisory: Explicit content flag
DDEX Feed Standards
We support the following DDEX standards:
- ERN (Electronic Release Notification)
- Version 3.8.2 and 4.3
- XML format
