Spotify now requires preferred providers like Proton to include the full legal names of artists on every track, which get displayed in the “Credits” section of the Spotify app.
By default, the First & Last Name of original artists and remix artists will be sent to Spotify to be included in the "Credits" section of their app, for each song, as both the producers and composers of the tracks they're on.
Is it possible to hide/prevent the First & Last Name of an artist from being public?
Yes! This guide includes instructions on how to force Spotify to display the Artist name instead of the First & Last Names of your artists. Keep reading for details.
Is it possible to add additional composers or producers to Spotify credits, in addition to the artists involved?
Yes, label managers at Proton can add additional composers or producers to any track by adding them as an artist to the release under the "Producer" role, or the "Composter" role. You can also select "Lyricist" for additional composers.
Is it possible to prevent original artists or remixers from being added by default as the producer/composer?
Yes, if you add an artist to a track in the "Producer" role (and not the Original Artist role), then this will disable the original artists from being added as the producer. If one of the original artists does need to be included as a producer too, then just add them to the track in the producer role as well.
The above applies for the composer/lyricist role as well.
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Hiding First & Last Names from Spotify's Credits
If you're an artist, and want your First & Last Name hidden from the credits in Spotify, you can follow the below steps...
Step 1 - Sign into the Proton and head over to your Pro Access area, which lists the Artist Profile(s) connected to your account.
Step 2 - Next to the Artist Profile you want to update, click the "Edit" button.
Step 3 - In the "Members" section of your Artist Profile, find & click the option: "Hide Artist Member Name(s) on Spotify"
IMPORTANT: This will hide the First & Last Names of your artist's member(s) for all new releases going forward, which have not been scheduled yet by your label manager(s). This will NOT automatically update old releases that have already arrived on Spotify!
If you need to update a PAST release, please contact your label manager and ask them to "Submit Corrections" for any past release you need updated.
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If you're a label manager and need to hide the First & Last names of a specific artist on Spotify, you can follow the below steps...
Step 1 - While developing your release, go to the "Artist & Royalties" tab for any track by that artist. Hover over the artist's royalty row, open the context menu, and select "Edit Artist Profile".
Step 2 - A new page will open, taking you to the Artist Profile Editor. Under the "Members" section of the artist, find & click the option "Hide Artist Member Name(s) on Spotify".
For any past releases you need fixed, make sure this toggle is turned on for the artist, then just click "Submit Corrections" for the release. (Click "Edit/Fix" on the release, then "Submit Corrections".