Metadata Categories
Basic Info
Track name, description, credited artists, and collection assignment.
Musical Attributes
BPM, key, and scale.
Genres & Tags
Discovery labels and search terms.
Complete Metadata XP
How BeatPass currently rewards metadata completion.
Required vs Helpful Fields
Required for New Tracks
BeatPass currently requires these core track fields before a new beat can be saved:- Track Name
- Artists
- Cover Art
- Key
- Scale
- BPM
Helpful for Discovery
These are not always required, but they improve how easy the beat is to find and understand:- Description
- Genres
- Tags
- Collection / Album assignment
- Sample-safe status
Why Metadata Matters
Good metadata helps BeatPass do a better job of:- Showing the right beats in search and browse results
- Matching buyers to the right tempo and key
- Making your profile look complete and professional
- Tracking metadata-complete progress for XP
Metadata-Complete Does Not Mean Every Optional Field
BeatPass currently treats a track as metadata-complete when it reaches the platform’s completeness threshold. In the current codebase, that threshold is based on 80%+ completeness, not necessarily every optional field being filled out. That means good metadata is still a quality target, not just a box-ticking exercise.Best Practices
Enter accurate musical data
Enter accurate musical data
BPM, key, and scale should match the actual beat. These fields directly affect search usefulness.
Use clear naming
Use clear naming
Clean titles and readable descriptions make the beat feel more professional.
Tag honestly
Tag honestly
Use genres and tags that genuinely reflect the beat instead of stuffing unrelated keywords.
Review older uploads
Review older uploads
Updating older beats with better cover art, tags, and descriptions can improve the overall quality of your catalog.
Related
Upload Page
See where metadata appears in the track form.
Editing Content
Update metadata after a beat is already live.