How to Upload Your Music to Billboard’s Latin Charts
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Looking to get your music on Billboard’s Latin charts? Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to upload your tracks and get started.
Introduction
It’s not as difficult as you may think to get your music on Billboard’s Latin charts. all you need is to have your music distributed through a digital music distributor that is registered with Nielsen SoundScan and MediaBase, and then make sure that your album is properly tagged with the appropriate genre codes. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it.
1. Make sure your album is properly tagged with the correct genre codes. Billboard’s Latin charts include the following genres: tropical, regional Mexican, Christian/gospel, pop Latin, Spanish-language rock, urban Latin, and Latin Jazz.
2. Find a digital music distributor that is registered with both Nielsen SoundScan and MediaBase. some of the more popular distributors include CD Baby, TuneCore, Universal Music Group’s Distribution Services (UMGDS), and The Orchard.
3. Set up an account with the distributor and upload your album according to their instructions. Be sure to include the correct genre codes mentioned in Step 1.
4. Wait for confirmation from the distributor that your album has been successfully submitted to Nielsen SoundScan and MediaBase. This can take up to two weeks.
5. Check the “Latin” section of Billboard’s website to see if your album has debuted on any of the Latin charts!
How to create an artist profile on Billboard
In order to submit your music to Billboard for airplay consideration, you’ll first need to create an artist profile on the site. You can do this by going to Billboard’s sign-up page and entering your personal information. Once you have an account, you can then log in and begin submitting your music.
To submit your music, you’ll need to create a “track” on the site. This is essentially a profile for your song that includes information like the title, release date, and genre. You’ll also be able to upload an MP3 of the track itself. Once you’ve created a track, you can then submit it to Billboard’s Latin charts.
Submitting your music to Billboard’s Latin charts is a two-step process. First, you’ll need to find the chart that you want to submit to and click on the “Submit” button. This will take you to a form where you’ll need to enter information about your song, including the title, release date, and genre. Once you’ve filled out the form, you can then click on the “Submit” button at the bottom of the page and your song will be sent to Billboard for consideration.
How to upload your music
Billboard’s Latin charts are a reflection of the most popular songs being played on Latin radio stations across the country. In order to have your music considered for inclusion on these charts, you must first submit it to Billboard through their online music portal. Here’s how:
1. Go to Billboard’s website and create an account. You will need to provide your personal information, as well as your credit card number (this is used for identification purposes only and you will not be charged).
2. Once you have created an account, log in and click on the “Submit Music” link.
3. On the next page, you will need to provide some basic information about your song, such as the title, artist, and genre. You will also need to upload the MP3 file of your song.
4. After you have submitted all of the required information, Billboard will review your song and decide whether or not to include it on their Latin charts.
How to submit your music for consideration
To be eligible for coverage on the Latin charts, your music must be available for purchase or streaming in the United States. You can submit your music for consideration by filling out a form on Billboard’s website.
What information do I need to submit?
In order to submit your music, you will need the following information:
-Your name
-Your song’s title
-Your song’s genre
-Your song’s release date
-A link to where your song is available for purchase or streaming
FAQs
How do I upload my music to Billboard’s Latin charts?
To begin the process, please create an account and complete the artist profile form. Billboard will review the information and contact you if your music is selected for inclusion on our charts.
Is there a fee to submit my music for consideration?
No, there is no fee to submit your music for consideration.
What type of music is eligible for the Latin charts?
The Latin charts include many different genres of music, including pop, rock, hip-hop, R&B, alternative, latin pop, and more. To be eligible for inclusion on the charts, your music must meet the following criteria:
-Your song must be in Spanish or Portuguese.
-Your song must be commercially available in the United States (e.g., available for purchase or streaming on a platform such as iTunes or Spotify).
-Your song must be released on an album or as a single.
-Your song must be receiving radio airplay in the United States.