Follow this step-by-step guide to create and distribute your single with Rapture.

1. Access Your Catalog

1. Log in to your Rapture account.

2. Open the navigation panel.

3. Go to Catalog.

4. Click Create New to start a new release.

2. Upload Your Files

1. Upload your cover artwork.

2. Upload your WAV audio file.

3. If unsure, check our Supported File Formats article before uploading.

3. Add Your Track

1. Click Upload New Track.

2. Once uploaded, open the track to begin entering metadata.

4. Track-Level Metadata

ISRC

• Select Yes if you already have an ISRC and insert it.

• Select No if you do not — we will generate one automatically when the release is delivered.

Title

• Enter the track title only (remove “.wav”, extra dots, or file extensions). We need the track name as it should appear across platforms. Do not add (feat. ) on track title.

• Do NOT enter any artist name on the track title section. If your track title is 'Calm Down', you must only write the track title as is, not 'Rema - Calm Down (feat. Selena Gomez)'. The contributor tool will be used to credit artists based on their roles (primary or featuring). 

• Leave Title Version blank unless your track is a remix, bootleg, radio edit, or live version.

Localize Track

• Do not use this feature.

Contributors

Main Primary Artist

1. Click Add Main Primary Artist.

2. Search your artist name.

3. If this is your first release:

   • Click Create New Artist

   • Enter your official stage name

   • Do not Localize Artist.

   • Add Spotify, Apple Music, and SoundCloud Artist IDs

     • We require only the ID, not the full URL.

How to Find Artist IDs

To find the ID (Web)

Spotify:
Visit https://spotify.com/, search the artist page, and copy-paste the numeric part of the URL. E.g. 15Nx2Vsu6WjYBUPcBptftM

Apple Music:
Visit https://music.apple.com/, open your artist page, and copy-paste the numeric part of the URL. E.g. 1688857989

To find the ID (Mobile)

Spotify App:
Search your artist page → tap Share → Copy Link. You will get something like this: https://open.spotify.com/artist/15Nx2Vsu6WjYBUPcBptftM?si=bURoljkVQRqxt4LZgPA0pw

We only need the part between the slash and the question mark: 15Nx2Vsu6WjYBUPcBptftM

Apple Music App:
Search your artist page → open it → tap the three dots → Share Artist → Copy.
You will get something like: https://music.apple.com/za/artist/mordecai/1688857989
We only need: 1688857989

Adding Additional Artists (Primary or Featured)

• Click Add Artist under Key Artists.

• Select their role (Primary or Featuring).

• Search their name. If they are new, create their profile and add IDs the same way you did for yourself.

Producer & Engineer Credits (Mandatory)

1. Click Add Credit.

2. Select the correct role (Producer, Co-Producer, Mixing Engineer, etc.).

3. Producers must be credited.

4. Use full legal name, not stage name.

5. If the person already exists in your account, search them. Otherwise, create them.

Genres

• Select your Primary Genre.

• Select a Secondary Genre.

Clip Start Time

• Add your preview start timestamp (TikTok/Facebook/Instagram/WhatsApp).

• If left blank, default is 00:15.

Catalog ID

• Leave blank.

Track Origin

• Hover the (?) icon to understand each option.

• Select the correct one based on how the track was created.

Copyright

• Select Release Year.

• Add the Master Recording Owner (artist or label).

Track Properties

• Hover the (?) icon for each option and select appropriately.

Language of Lyrics

• If you select a language, you must add composer + lyricist.

• If instrumental, only composer credits are allowed.

Publishing Info (Mandatory)

1. Click Add Writer.

2. Enter full legal name and surname.

3. Search existing writers or create a new one.

4. Select the correct role code (based on your lyric language choice).

5. Skip the “share” section.

6. Under Publishing:

   • Select Copyright Control if self-published

   • Select Published and enter publisher name if you have one

7. Click Update.

5. Release Level Metadata (Step 3 of 3)

Use Prefill to copy track metadata to release metadata.
Toggle Prefill → Select Track to Prefill From to save time.

Important Notes:

• A single cannot have more than 4 primary artists.

• If Beatport is enabled, ensure:

  • Your genres are electronic

  • You select the correct Beatport Genre

  • Your secondary genre also matches electronic music

Release History

• No → new release (leave UPC blank, we’ll assign one).

• Yes → re-release or catalog migration

  • Add the original release date

  • Enter the existing UPC

Copyright (Release-Level)

• Add P-line (master owner)

• Add C-line (copyright owner—artist or publisher)

6. Distribute Your Release

1. Click Create → go to Release Overview

2. Click Distribute → Distribute All → continue

UGC Platforms

• Facebook Rights Manager → Claim Ad Earnings

• TikTok → Monetize

• YouTube Content ID → Monetize in All Countries

Download Stores

• Set custom track-level pricing.

• Stores may adjust pricing to maximize revenue.

Distribution Details

• Review distribution timelines (click “here” in the platform).

• Under Distribution Details section, click 'On a specific date' to set your release date (must be at least 2-4 weeks in advance).

• Choose release time by territory (e.g., 00:00 Pretoria, 18:00 WCA).

• Enable pre-orders if you wish.

Final Confirmation

• Review all required confirmations.

• Click Confirm.

7. Delivery Timeline

• Rapture delivers your release within minutes to a few hours. However, we advise that you set your release date at least 2 weeks in advance.

• DSPs typically take ~24 hours to make it live after delivery.

• If inspection takes longer, expect additional delays.

You’re Done

Your single has now been created, scheduled, and submitted for inspection and delivery.