To avoid confusion, it's important to choose an artist or band name that isn't already in use on streaming services. If there are multiple artists with the same name, it can lead to a lot of complications. For example, just think about how confusing it would be if there were two David Bowies or two Michael Jacksons (which is a very common name).
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However, at times, it becomes inevitable. Here are the primary inquiries individuals make when they share their name with another artist.
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​Will I get paid? Or will that guy with the same name as me get paid for my downloads?
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Rest assured, you will receive payment for every download made. The tracking of earnings is completely independent of the artist names in terms of technology. Hence, there is no need for you to worry about anything.
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​My albums are being listed alongside the other artists' albums. So it looks like we're the same person. Can you separate them?
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At times, streaming services may mistakenly group artists who share the same or similar names and create a new artist page instead of utilizing the existing one. Rest assured, we can assist you with this issue!
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It's best to choose a unique name if someone else already has the same one. In the entertainment industry, such as for actors belonging to SAG, having the same name as another actor is not permitted. That's why Samuel L. Jackson uses his full name instead of variations like Sam Jackson or Samuel Jackson, which were already taken. To appear professional, it's recommended to select a distinct name if yours is already in use.