Release prep checklist
AI Music Metadata Checklist
Clean up title spelling, artist fields, filenames, version notes, credits, and AI-use documentation before uploading a Suno, Udio, or AI-assisted song.
Public title
Confirm exact song title spelling
Remove draft labels from the public title
Check capitalization consistency
Avoid using prompt text as the title unless intentional
Artist and credit fields
Confirm artist name spelling
Check featured artist fields
Document human production or editing work
Avoid fake credits or unsupported authorship claims
File and version naming
Rename files before upload
Avoid names like final_final_v8
Save master date and version
Keep raw export and final master separate
Distributor details
Confirm explicit status
Prepare release date
Confirm artwork is attached to the right track
Save UPC and ISRC after assignment
AI-use documentation
Save the AI tool used
Save the final prompt or project notes
Document human finishing decisions
Follow distributor disclosure prompts when asked
Metadata is not just admin work.
Messy metadata can create confusion after release. Treat the final title, artist name, file version, credits, disclosure notes, and upload assets as part of the release workflow, not an afterthought.