Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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It’s important to understand the role metadata plays in receiving all the royalties you deserve for streams and downloads of your music. This video from the Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) explains what metadata is, how it relates to your songs and the specific metadata elements you’ll need when registering those songs with The MLC. By learning about metadata, you can ensure complete and accurate song registrations with The MLC and help maximize your royalty income.

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