diff --git a/backend/app/api/endpoints/playlist_fix.py b/backend/app/api/endpoints/playlist_fix.py
index 1771adb..fa48595 100644
--- a/backend/app/api/endpoints/playlist_fix.py
+++ b/backend/app/api/endpoints/playlist_fix.py
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ Return ONLY the JSON object."""
     # Call Claude API
     client = anthropic.Anthropic(api_key=settings.ANTHROPIC_API_KEY)
     message = client.messages.create(
-        model="claude-haiku-4-5-20251001",
+        model="claude-sonnet-4-20250514",
         max_tokens=2000,
         messages=[{"role": "user", "content": prompt}],
     )
diff --git a/backend/app/api/endpoints/recommendations.py b/backend/app/api/endpoints/recommendations.py
index 760a7d0..ea5d42d 100644
--- a/backend/app/api/endpoints/recommendations.py
+++ b/backend/app/api/endpoints/recommendations.py
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ Return ONLY the JSON object."""
 
     client = anthropic.Anthropic(api_key=settings.ANTHROPIC_API_KEY)
     message = client.messages.create(
-        model="claude-haiku-4-5-20251001",
+        model="claude-sonnet-4-20250514",
         max_tokens=2000,
         messages=[{"role": "user", "content": prompt}],
     )
@@ -217,7 +217,7 @@ Return ONLY the JSON object."""
 
     client = anthropic.Anthropic(api_key=settings.ANTHROPIC_API_KEY)
     message = client.messages.create(
-        model="claude-haiku-4-5-20251001",
+        model="claude-sonnet-4-20250514",
         max_tokens=2000,
         messages=[{"role": "user", "content": prompt}],
     )
@@ -313,7 +313,7 @@ Return ONLY the JSON object."""
 
     client = anthropic.Anthropic(api_key=settings.ANTHROPIC_API_KEY)
     message = client.messages.create(
-        model="claude-haiku-4-5-20251001",
+        model="claude-sonnet-4-20250514",
         max_tokens=4000,
         messages=[{"role": "user", "content": prompt}],
     )
@@ -431,7 +431,7 @@ Only recommend real songs. Return ONLY the JSON array."""
 
     client = anthropic.Anthropic(api_key=settings.ANTHROPIC_API_KEY)
     message = client.messages.create(
-        model="claude-haiku-4-5-20251001",
+        model="claude-sonnet-4-20250514",
         max_tokens=4000,
         messages=[{"role": "user", "content": prompt}],
     )
@@ -565,7 +565,7 @@ Only use real songs. Return ONLY the JSON."""
 
     client = anthropic.Anthropic(api_key=settings.ANTHROPIC_API_KEY)
     message = client.messages.create(
-        model="claude-haiku-4-5-20251001",
+        model="claude-sonnet-4-20250514",
         max_tokens=4000,
         messages=[{"role": "user", "content": prompt}],
     )
diff --git a/backend/app/services/recommender.py b/backend/app/services/recommender.py
index 5a464a1..4af5a8b 100644
--- a/backend/app/services/recommender.py
+++ b/backend/app/services/recommender.py
@@ -218,20 +218,22 @@ ALREADY RECOMMENDED BEFORE (do NOT repeat any of these — every recommendation
 {disliked_instruction}
 {exclude_instruction}
 
-Respond with exactly {count} music recommendations as a JSON array. Only recommend songs that actually exist — do not invent or guess song titles. Each item should have:
-- "title": song title
-- "artist": artist name
-- "album": album name (if known)
+Respond with exactly {count} music recommendations as a JSON array. Each item should have:
+- "title": the EXACT real song title as it appears on streaming platforms
+- "artist": the EXACT real artist name
+- "album": the real album name (if known)
 - "reason": A warm, personal 2-3 sentence explanation of WHY they'll love this track. Reference specific qualities from their taste profile. Be specific about sonic qualities, not generic.
 - "score": confidence score 0.0-1.0
 
+CRITICAL: Every song MUST be a real, verifiable song that exists on YouTube Music, Spotify, or Apple Music. Do NOT invent songs, guess titles, or combine wrong artists with wrong songs. If you are not 100% certain a song exists with that exact title by that exact artist, do NOT include it. It is better to recommend a well-known song you are certain about than to guess at an obscure one.
+
 {focus_instruction}
 Return ONLY the JSON array, no other text."""
 
     # Call Claude API
     client = anthropic.Anthropic(api_key=settings.ANTHROPIC_API_KEY)
     message = client.messages.create(
-        model="claude-haiku-4-5-20251001",
+        model="claude-sonnet-4-20250514",
         max_tokens=2000,
         messages=[{"role": "user", "content": prompt}],
     )