How to Protect Your Artist Profile From Impersonation and Wrong Releases
by September 19, 2026Wrong songs showing up on your artist profile are more common than most artists realize. Sometimes it is another artist with the same name. Sometimes it is someone uploading music pretending to be you. Here is how to protect your profile.
RMG Empire note: The business side decides who gets paid. Roots Music Group helps artists understand ownership, splits, and strategy as part of our artist development services.
Why It Happens
Distributors deliver music based on metadata. If someone uploads with your artist name, it can land on your profile by mistake or on purpose.
Use Platform Protection Tools
Streaming services are adding tools to help. For example, Spotify has highlighted Artist Profile Protection, which lets artists approve releases before they appear on their profile. Check Spotify for Artists and your other artist dashboards for similar features.
Keep Your Metadata Consistent
Always use the exact same artist name and link to your existing profile when you release. Read our metadata guide.
Claim Every Profile
Claim your artist profiles on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Amazon Music, and other platforms so you can spot problems quickly.
Check Your Profiles Regularly
Look at your discography on each platform every month. Also search for your name to find impersonators.
If Something Goes Wrong
- Report it through the platform’s artist support
- Contact your distributor with details and links
- Keep screenshots and records
Protect Your Name
As your career grows, consider talking with an attorney about trademarking your artist name. Read choosing your artist name and AI in music.
How RMG Empire Can Help
Want a team in your corner? Through RMG Empire artist services, Roots Music Group can support you with:
- Distribution and metadata setup that keeps your profile clean
- Guidance on protecting your name and brand
- Ongoing catalog organization
- Career planning that keeps ownership at the center
Instead of guessing, you get a professional team, a clear plan, and people who have done this before. See our services and packages.
Take the Next Step With Roots Music Group
Your name and your catalog are worth protecting. RMG Empire is the artist family of Roots Music Group Inc., built to help independent artists grow with professional structure while keeping their voice and ownership at the center.
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