How to Add or Fix a Featured Artist After Your Song Is Released
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AI Music Distribution Guide · Reviewed September 22, 2026
Direct answer: DistroKid currently allows you to add or edit a featured artist after upload through Edit Release. The important part is using the correct artist role and mapping the collaborator to the right existing artist pages.
How to add the featured artist
Open the release in DistroKid, choose Edit Release, add another featured artist, select the Featuring role, enter the artist information and submit the edit.
Map the artist carefully
DistroKid allows existing Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music pages to be supplied for artist mapping. This matters when the collaborator already has an established profile or shares a common name.
Featured versus primary artist
DistroKid notes that if the same featured artist appears on every track of a multi-track album, services require that artist to be listed as a Primary artist instead.
How long can the edit take?
DistroKid says metadata changes such as featured-artist updates can take roughly 1–2 weeks to reflect across all services. If the collaborator is a real person working with an AI-assisted project, document their actual role and permission.
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Frequently asked questions
Does a featured artist use another DistroKid artist slot?
DistroKid says adding a featured artist does not require an additional artist slot.
Can I add the feature after release?
Yes, through the edit workflow.
What if the feature appears on the wrong artist page?
Review the artist mapping and submit the appropriate correction rather than deleting the release.
Primary sources
JR note: Store and distributor workflows can change. Verify current platform requirements before making a time-sensitive release change.
