Short-form video platforms struggle with sound attribution. When an independent user uploads an original video containing a spliced track, TikTok's internal audio ingestion engine catalogs the sound under the user's handle rather than checking against global ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) databases. Only after millions of plays do automatic content-ID algorithms flag or mute the track.
This structural lag gives spoofed audio a window of unchecked virality. Unscrupulous accounts re-upload these clips to platforms like Spotify and Apple Music under artist aliases or podcast episodes, a practice widely referred to as "ghost streaming." By listing Elizabeth Eden Harris as a featured contributor in user-generated lyrics aggregators, these uploaders capture search engine traffic from casual fans seeking genuine track listings. The financial incentive is modest, but the algorithmic visibility is immense.
