If your song was removed from streaming platforms after being distributed through Rapchat Distro, it means there was a serious issue that violated platform or copyright policies. Here's what you need to know.
Why Releases Get Taken Down
Common reasons include:
Copyright infringement
You used a beat, sample, or song you didn’t create or properly license.DMCA takedown request
Another rights-holder reported your song.Platform violations
This includes uploading misleading content, unauthorized remixes, cover songs, or non-music audio.
What Happens Next
Your release will no longer be available on streaming services.
Your royalties may be withheld.
Repeat violations can lead to a permanent ban from Distro or even your Rapchat account being locked.
What You Can Do
Check your email
We send a takedown notice with details about why the release was removed.Review your content
Make sure all beats, samples, and vocals are 100% original or properly licensed.If you believe this was a mistake
You can reply to the email and provide evidence that you own or have licensed all the content in the release.