Uploading an album or EP on the True Knock Digital (TKD) Dashboard is a smooth process—but only when the right steps and standards are followed. Small mistakes in metadata, naming, or file quality can lead to unnecessary delays or rejections by digital platforms.

Before you submit your album, make sure you follow these important tips to ensure faster approval and successful distribution.

Start by Uploading the First Song

An album is created in the system only when the first track is uploaded. Always begin with the first song of your album or EP and submit it with the correct album name. Once this is done, the album will appear in your dashboard and you can continue adding the remaining tracks.

If you try to upload multiple songs without creating the album first, the system may treat them as separate releases.

Keep the Album Name Exactly the Same

Every song in the album must have the same album name. Even a small spelling difference or extra space can create multiple album entries. To avoid this, copy and paste the album name while uploading each track so everything stays consistent.

Check Artist and Album Spellings Carefully

Artist names and album titles should be reviewed before submission. Make sure the spelling matches across all songs in the album. Incorrect spellings can cause your music to appear under the wrong artist profile or fail to link properly on streaming platforms.

This also affects revenue tracking and artist verification, so accuracy is important.

Upload High Quality Artwork and Audio Files

Artwork and audio quality play a major role in approval. Always upload clear, high-resolution cover art that meets platform guidelines. Blurry images, low resolution files or artwork with unnecessary text may lead to rejection.

Audio files should be properly mastered and free from distortion or silence at the beginning and end. Clean files help ensure your release sounds professional across all platforms.

Follow TKD Metadata and Content Guidelines

Metadata is one of the most important parts of music distribution. Enter correct details such as genre, language, release type and contributor information. Avoid using special characters or unnecessary symbols in titles.

Incorrect or incomplete metadata can delay your release or cause it to be rejected by stores.

Final Note

Taking time to review your album details before submission saves a lot of effort later. A properly uploaded album moves faster through the approval process and reaches platforms without issues.

If you ever face difficulties, reach out to True Knock Digital through official email support. All updates and communication are handled through email for faster and clearer resolution.

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