Question about submissions to a production music library

[davidr]

Hey everybody! A production music library has asked me to send "as many music tracks as I want". So far I have submitted an album of 10 tracks, and I am sending additional tracks for a second album. The library owner has asked me a question and I don't understand the implications. I am posting the question here on this forum, so I don't unnecessarily ask the library owner "stupid" questions.

Here is the question:
"There’s also xxx track … I’d be willing to include it in the yyy album. We could also have this album be in our Artist Series, with your artist name (if you have one) being on it. I think that would be cool – and we could link it to your accounts at DSPs. Up to you no pressure - if not no biggie, we put it in zzz, my friend."

Any ideas what the library owner is suggesting?
Thanks!

[AlanHall]

Not a library communications expert... but it sounds to me like they are asking if it is all right to move tracks between collections. Without knowing your relationship to track xxx and album yyy I can't comment further.

[cosmicdolphin]

It sounds like the library owner is giving you two options regarding one of your tracks ("xxx track"):

Artist Series Option: They’re proposing to feature the track in an album under their "Artist Series," which would include your artist name (if you have one) as a branding feature. This might mean your name will be more prominently associated with the album, and they’re offering to link it to your DSP (Digital Service Provider) accounts, like Spotify or Apple Music. This could give you personal visibility but might also affect how revenue and rights are handled, depending on their terms.

Standard Library Placement: If you’re not interested in the Artist Series idea, they’ll place the track in their regular library catalog ("zzz"), which is likely more anonymous and follows standard production music practices where tracks are pitched under the library’s branding.

If you're unsure, it’s perfectly reasonable to ask the library for clarification. Phrase it like:

"Thanks for the opportunity! Could you explain a bit more about how the Artist Series works versus the standard placement? I’d like to make the best decision for the track."