Spotify Expands Song Credits, Introduces SongDNA & About The Song

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Spotify has revealed the expansion of their Song Credits program, as well as the introduction of two new programs: SongDNA and About the song.

In the updated Song Credits feature, users will now be able to view all contributors to a track, including producers, engineers, songwriters and featured artists. The credits will come directly from the label and artist distributor, and rollout has begun on the mobile app and will continue onto desktop over the next few months.

Spotify’s Song Credits program.

With SongDNA, users will have an interactive view that shows connections between songs, including collaborators, samples and covers all in one place. Samples and covers in SongDNA are powered by WhoSampled, which is now part of Spotify.

About the song will give users a look behind the creative process. Premium users will be able to what inspired the song, the stories behind the songs, and their cultural impact. The stories will be sourced from third parties.

Spotify’s About the song program

“Back in the record and CD era, people read liner notes and it was a big thing to do while you listened,” shares producer Mike Dean. “We used to listen, read, and dream of being listed one day. Later in my life, when my career started, people discovered me through the credits long before the internet was popular. A lot of information gets lost in metadata when labels deliver, and credits for assistant engineers, additional producers, mastering engineers, and others often get left off. So I think expanding Song Credits and SongDNA are great steps forward in modernizing credits.”

“So many incredible creatives contribute to a track, and recognizing them publicly can be life-changing,” says mix engineer Manny Marroquin. “Accurate credits open doors, whether it’s new work, new relationships, or simply being seen. Spotlighting the full team behind each song makes our industry stronger and more inclusive.”

“Every song is a collaboration, and every contributor should be seen,” adds Jacqueline Ankner, Spotify’s Head of Songwriter & Publisher Partnerships. “With expanded Song Credits, SongDNA, and About the song, we’re giving fans a deeper look at the people and creative threads behind the music they love and giving creators the recognition they deserve. It’s another step in Spotify’s work to champion the people, connections, and stories that bring every track to life.”

Spotify’s SongDNA program

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