

it’s about being Digital Physical Global and working with all the parters in the industry from the ground up.Īs for being part of an Artists Owned Public Company about to finish S1 and a few other house keeping items.
Tidal vs spotify samsung plus#
There is no question that letting the owners be the same as the creators is the future of entertainment today, however a single channel in a sea of 2000 plus isn’t but a thang.Īnd, like the Rapers, that don’t practices this, it’s about owning distribution…Īsk anyone that recently attended conference given by Ron S. Jay Z has reportedly used some of his considerable wealth to keep the company afloat. “Tidal certainly needs a new home to stay alive,” commented a music industry insider. “The pressure is definitely on,” a source told The Post who confirmed rumors that Tidal has had some trouble paying royalties. Any outright acquisition could upend that model and remove the incentive that artists have to release exclusive content on Tidal. Partnerships rather acquisition would seem more in keeping with Tidal's "artists as owners" strategy which attracted the likes of Madonna, West, Rihanna, Danger Mouse and more recently T.I. But their talks appear more about mutually beneficial partnerships rather than an outright acquisition. Spotify is reportedly exploring a deal that would produce a Tidal “powered by Spotify” partnership. Google and Spotify have also been eyeing Tidal, multiple sources confirm. “Samsung is re-engaging they are working on something really big, and they’re keeping it very quiet in case it leaks,” a source close to the talks told The Post. Electronics and phone giant Samsung, which has long and deep ties to Tidal founder Jay Z and artist/owner Rihanna, has reportedly opened talks to acquire music streamer.
