There are two ways a genre on Beatport might go wrong:
You picked the wrong genre in SoundSystem.
You set the genre correctly, but Beatport changed it.
Either way, the fix is the same: fill out Beatport’s genre change form. Once a release has shipped, the genre can’t be changed in SoundSystem, and we’re no longer able to submit these requests for you. If you have any questions while filling out the form, just let us know.
If you picked the wrong genre
Fill out the form with the correct genre for your track. Changing the genre in SoundSystem won’t update it on Beatport.
If Beatport changed your genre
Beatport’s curation team listened to your track and decided it fits best in another genre. This often happens when Beatport plans to feature your release in that genre.
Before you request a change, check the new genre’s page and its Must Hear chart in case you’ve been featured there. Beatport features update on Mondays and Tuesdays, so we suggest waiting until Wednesday before you send the form.
Tip for both cases: to make your case stronger, listen to Beatport’s genre guidelines and pick one song from the genre you want that best matches the sound of your track.
If that genre doesn’t have a guideline yet, choose a track from its current Top 100.
Please keep in mind:
Beatport has the final say on its store, so we can’t guarantee the change.
The sooner you send your request, the better your chances.