sooloartistid

sooloartistid refers to a unique, persistent identifier designed to identify solo recording artists across digital platforms and metadata ecosystems. The concept mirrors established identity standards used in music and media, aiming to improve attribution, rights management, and data interoperability for independent or solo artists who operate across multiple services.

Usage and scope include linking an artist’s profiles on streaming services, social media, licensing marketplaces, and catalog databases to a single authoritative identity. By adopting a sooloartistid, platforms can more reliably attribute works to the correct artist, consolidate discographies, and streamline royalty reporting. The system is intended to accommodate variations in stage names, aliases, and real names, while maintaining a stable reference that survives name changes or branding updates.

Administration and data model considerations are central to the concept. A sooloartistid would be issued by a registry or federation of registry partners, with verification steps to confirm identity and artistic activity. Typical data fields associated with an ID might include the artist’s legal name, active stage names, genres, country of operation, links to official websites, and dates of activity. The identifier itself would be a compact string designed for easy incorporation into metadata records.

Limitations and challenges include ensuring data accuracy, preventing duplicate records, and protecting privacy. Governance models may vary, ranging from centralized registries to decentralized registries operated by industry consortia. Adoption depends on buy-in from platforms, rights holders, and the artist community.

See also: ISNI, ORCID, ISRC, Spotify Artist ID, MusicBrainz, Discogs.