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## This page

- **On-site (HTML):** <https://www.socialfetch.dev/platforms/deezer/artists-artistid>
- **Markdown (.mdx) URL:** <https://www.socialfetch.dev/platforms/deezer/artists-artistid.mdx>

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# Deezer Artist API

The artist record behind the discography, top tracks and related lists.

`GET /v1/deezer/artists/{artistId}` returns `lookupStatus` and `artist`. The artist carries `name`, `url`, `images`, `fanCount`, `albumCount`, `biography` with `html` and `summary`, `links`, `banner` with its image, background colour and credit, `names` keyed by language tag, `hasMix`, `mostPopularRelease` and `featuredPlaylists`.

Use it as the entry point for a catalogue page, then call the artist's top tracks, releases, related artists, playlists, mix or concerts. An unknown id returns `lookupStatus: not_found` with `artist: null`.

## Request

- **Endpoint:** `GET /v1/deezer/artists/{artistId}`
- **Credits:** 1 credit
Failed requests are free
- **Input:** by artist id
- **Full reference:** [docs](https://www.socialfetch.dev/docs/api/v1/deezer/artists/artistid/get)
- **Platform page:** [/platforms/deezer](https://www.socialfetch.dev/platforms/deezer)

## FAQ

### How many credits does this route cost?

Pricing is documented on the operation in the API registry (shown on this page). Confirm on every response with meta.creditsCharged: that field is the billing source of truth.

### What does biography contain?

An html field and a short summary when one exists. The source name of the biography is not exposed, so display the text without attributing it to a named service.

### How do I get the artist's music?

Use GET /v1/deezer/artists/{artistId}/top-tracks, /albums, /playlists or /mix. Each list has its own cursor and cap.