For creators
A creator-friendly licensing guide for NightHawk22 music
Use my music in your videos, levels, streams, and projects - here's how.
Quick permissions summary
The essentials at a glance.
- Free for non-commercial creator use (YouTube, GD, edits)
- Geometry Dash creators may freely use all tracks
- Content ID claims are normal - they do NOT hurt channels
- Monetized creators may request whitelisting
- Commercial projects require a license
- Re-uploads of full tracks are not allowed
What you can do for free
Non-commercial creator use.
Free use (non-commercial)
- YouTube videos (non-monetized)
- TikTok / Shorts / Reels
- Geometry Dash levels
- AMVs / GMVs / edits
- School projects
- Twitch streams (non-monetized)
Notes
- A Content ID claim may appear - this is normal.
- Claims are NOT strikes and will not harm your channel.
- If you need monetization enabled, request whitelisting below.
Crediting / attribution
Recommended, and required for commercial licenses.
Preferred credit format
Music: NightHawk22
Track: [Song Name]
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4td9WXh9BhCVysTFUXcOmr
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NightHawk22Official
You can also find all tracks on Spotify and YouTube.
Platform examples
- Geometry Dash:Song by NightHawk22
- Short-form (TikTok / Reels / Shorts):Music: NightHawk22
- Streams / videos:Music by NightHawk22, Track: [Song Name]
Is attribution required?
- Non-commercial videos: Not required, but greatly appreciated.
- Monetized creators: Recommended.
- Commercial projects: Required as part of the license.
Why credits matter
- Helps viewers discover the music
- Strengthens the community ecosystem (GD ↔ YouTube ↔ editors ↔ streams)
- Supports future releases and content creation
Using NightHawk22 music on a monetized channel
Content ID protects the music; whitelisting keeps your monetization intact.
CD Baby automatically protects my music via Content ID. This means monetized videos may receive a claim unless whitelisted.
To get a whitelisting request approved, include:
- Your channel URL
- The video link(s)
- A description of how you're using the track(s)
Frequently asked questions
Can I use NightHawk22 music in Geometry Dash?
Yes - fully allowed.
Will a Content ID claim harm my channel?
No, it is not a strike.
Can I monetize videos that use NightHawk22 music?
Not automatically - request whitelisting.
Can I remix your music?
Yes for non-commercial. Commercial remixes require licensing.
Can I re-upload your entire tracks?
No - please link to the original platforms instead.