Cover Songs
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Why Am I Required to Purchase My Cover Song License Through DistroKid?
A purchase of a cover song license in DistroKid is required because there is a law in the United States that dictates how earnings from cover songs need to be shared with the o...
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Do I Have to Purchase a Cover License Through DistroKid If I Already Have a License From Another Agency?
Yes, you must purchase a cover license through DistroKid each time you upload a cover song, even if you've purchased one through another licensing agency. This is because Distro...
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If I Upload a Cover Song as a Single, Can I Also Put That Cover Song On an Album?
You can absolutely upload a cover song as a single and then include that cover song on an album upload. However, please note that you'll need to purchase the cover song license ...
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Uploading Music That Contains Sampling From Other Songs
DistroKid can help you distribute cover songs, but we cannot help approve the use of samples from other songs in your music. Stores do not allow you to use another artist's stem...
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Can I Download My Cover License(s)?
Yes! Just log in to your account and click on your Profile Icon in the top right. From there, click "Cover song licenses" to view your existing licenses.
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