YouTube Topic Channel Remapping & Artist Separation

When a YouTube Art Track is generated, YouTube's automated matching may place it on an unrelated artist's Topic channel or create an unwanted duplicate channel. When this happens, you can submit a remapping request through DistroVibe to have your music moved to the correct channel.

Before Submitting: Temporary Staging Channels

Before opening a ticket, check the channel where your track currently appears:

• Release - Topic / Various Artists: Right after delivery to YouTube Music, tracks often appear on a temporary channel titled "Release - Topic" or "Various Artists - Topic".

• Automatic Processing Window: This is normal while YouTube processes the release. Tracks usually move automatically to your own [Artist Name] - Topic channel within about 30 days.

• When to Request a Fix: Submit a remapping request if your track is on an unrelated artist's Topic channel, or if it is still on a temporary channel after 30 days.

How to Submit a Remapping Request via DistroVibe

1. Sign in to your DistroVibe Dashboard and go to Support.

2. Open a New Ticket and choose the category YouTube Remapping.

3. Select the affected release. Its UPC and ISRC are added to the ticket automatically.

4. Provide the following details:

   • Art Track Video URL (the link to the auto-generated YouTube video)

   • Incorrect Channel URL (where the track currently appears)

   • Correct Channel URL (your [Artist Name] - Topic channel, or a note if a new Topic channel needs to be created)

   • Any additional information and a screenshot (optional)

5. Submit the ticket.

Processing Turnaround & Verification

• Processing Window: Our team sends the correction request to YouTube. How long it takes to show on YouTube and YouTube Music depends on YouTube; we will update you in your ticket.

• Confirming the Update: YouTube does not send completion emails. Check the Art Track video URL after a while: the channel name under the video title changes once remapping is complete.