> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.beatpass.ca/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Basic Information

> Learn how to fill in basic track information on BeatPass - track name, description, and artist credits.

Basic metadata covers the part of the track form that listeners understand first: the title, description, credited producers, and collection assignment.

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## Track Name

The track name is required on new uploads and appears anywhere BeatPass shows the beat publicly.

### Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Use a clean title">
    BeatPass validates track titles. Avoid filenames, version clutter, and titles that look like raw exports.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Keep it memorable">
    Strong titles are easier to search for, share, and recognize later.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Stay consistent">
    If your catalog uses a naming style, keep it consistent across releases.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Description

The description is optional, but it helps explain the beat quickly.

Useful description ideas:

* Mood or energy
* Artist fit
* Production highlights
* Release context

Keep it practical and readable instead of stuffing keywords.

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## Artists

The **Artists** field controls which producers are credited on the beat.

BeatPass requires at least one credited producer on new tracks.

### Current Behavior

* Your producer profile is the natural starting point
* You can add collaborators through the artist picker
* Credited producers affect where the beat appears and how BeatPass contribution is shared

See [Collaborations](/help/uploading/collaborations) for the current collaboration rules.

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## Collection / Album

The current track form uses the field label **Collection/Album**.

Use it when:

* The beat belongs in an existing collection
* You are organizing a pack or project release
* You want the beat grouped with related tracks

If you are building a brand-new release from scratch, the upload page's **Create Collection** flow is often easier than adding tracks one by one later.

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## Related Note: Cover Art

Cover art is not part of the Basic Info section, but it is still required before a new track can be saved. Do not treat title and artist fields as the only required metadata.

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## Related

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Musical Attributes" icon="music" href="/help/uploading/track-metadata/musical-attributes">
    Add BPM, key, and scale.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Genres & Tags" icon="tag" href="/help/uploading/track-metadata/genres-and-tags">
    Improve discovery with better categorization.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>