eMastered asks for the legal names of songwriters when uploading tracks to ensure proper crediting on streaming services.
While artists are often known by stage names, songwriting credits generally use real legal names. These names won’t appear in the artist field but will show up in the credits or lyrics section of a song.
Artist and songwriter roles are treated differently by platforms. Artist names are shown prominently, while songwriter names are typically available only in the song’s credits or lyrics.
For instance, on Spotify, tmany songs will show artist names in the track title. But if you check the credits, you’ll find the artist's real names listed as writers.