DistroVibe fully supports the distribution of explicit tracks, provided they are accurately tagged during the upload process.
What Qualifies as Explicit?
A track must be flagged as Explicit if it contains:
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Strong profanity or vulgarity
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Explicit sexual references or descriptions
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Graphic depictions of violence or self-harm
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Heavy substance or drug references
Why Accurate Tagging Is Essential
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Parental Controls & Age Gates: Major digital storefronts (such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon) use explicit metadata flags to enforce parental locks and filter content for younger listeners.
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Regional Compliance: Certain international markets restrict or filter explicit audio by law. Proper flagging ensures your release is served compliant with local regulations.
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Takedown Prevention: Delivering an explicit track labeled as "Clean" violates DSP ingestion standards and will result in quality-control rejections, playlist exclusions, or post-delivery store takedowns.
How to Flag Tracks in the Uploader
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In the Track Details section of the DistroVibe Uploader, locate the Explicit Content toggle for each track.
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Set the flag to Yes (Explicit) for any track containing mature themes or explicit lyrics.
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If an album contains even one explicit song, mark that specific track; DSPs will automatically append the explicit **[E]**badge to the song and update the album's advisory rating.
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If you are releasing a radio-friendly edit where profanities have been muted or replaced, mark that specific version as Clean.