Challenge · 2 Days · Beginner

The Metadata Audit

Prepare one song for every opportunity with immaculate backend data.

In this 2-day challenge, you will conduct a full metadata and rights audit on a single released song, ensuring it is perfectly positioned for discovery and payment.

The plan, day by day

  1. Day 1Conduct the audit. For one song, confirm the ISRC and ISWC are correct. Check that it is registered with your PRO and publisher with 100% accurate writer and publisher splits. Document any discrepancies in a 'cleanup' file.
  2. Day 2Enrich with AI and emotion. Use an AI tool to transcribe the song's lyrics. Then, write a one-paragraph 'sync brief' that defines its core emotional resonance, primary mood, and ideal scene placement. Add this brief and the lyrics to your song's metadata file.
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