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Jay-Z's Tidal loses CEO, lays off 25
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Just_myles
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Call down GAF. Usually when companies are acquired, restructuring is usually what precedes.
biggersmaller
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LOL - yeah that's about right.
FantasticMrFoxdie
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Hold that L, J.
The Albatross
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Didn't this... just launch... like 3 weeks ago?
Honest question because maybe I'm just unaware, but can someone list some of Jay's successful business ventures outside of his own music? Because I know Jay fancies himself a businessman, and people talk about Tidal like his involvement is a guarantee it will have legs. But for the life of me I can't think of any of Jays ventures that were successful.
His time as CEO of Def Jam weren't exactly their brightest years.
He was involved in the building of the Barclay's Center, but as a low level investor.
Rockawear didn't do so hot long term.
He's got a night club in Atlantic City that's kinda hot, I guess ..
His time as CEO of Def Jam weren't exactly their brightest years.
He was involved in the building of the Barclay's Center, but as a low level investor.
Rockawear didn't do so hot long term.
He's got a night club in Atlantic City that's kinda hot, I guess ..
~Devil Trigger~
In favor of setting Muslim women on fire
MMA... Music, you know... those M's
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
But what of Madonna??
Chris Martin's creeper face in the back. lololol
He's also a sports agent. He seems to have been relatively successful mostly on the grounds of athletes wanting Jay Z's agency to represent them.
He's also used Tidal as an advertising service for the clients he represents. You know, in case you want to listen to one of Robinson Cano's tracks.
This thing is gonna keep spiraling down, it's a load of bullshit.
Nobody cares about these super artists whining that they don't get enough money, because they do. The criticisms leveled against it are valid. If Jay-Z used it as a springboard for smaller, more unknown artists to get more money from streaming, I think it would have had more impact.
Nobody cares about these super artists whining that they don't get enough money, because they do. The criticisms leveled against it are valid. If Jay-Z used it as a springboard for smaller, more unknown artists to get more money from streaming, I think it would have had more impact.
onadesertedisland
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Regardless of ownership, Tidal reeks of the old music business. Having celebrity musicians line up and sign like athletes on draft day was nauseating, and enough in itself to make me never sign up. I pay for two Spotify premium accounts, go see dozens of shows per year. Rich people saying they aren't compensated enough is gross.
Understood. Thanks.
Helped what? We don't support TIDAL.
tbh shade queen sister tbf
You Know Nothing
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A cash grab trying to position itself as being "for the artist."
If it weren't for the horribly misguided social media campaign, the backlash would not be at the level it is.
It's a sabotage tool for popular streamed artists, and it's pretty much destined to flop.
Sho_Nuff82
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Wow
I have a premium Spotify subscription now.
I do have a huge itunes library that I've ripped from CDs that meets most of my listening needs. Still, I like the service overall, partially because of how it seamlessly links to my phone and Sonos speakers.
Is there another service that you guys prefer?
Has anyone used Subsonic? How does that compare?
I do have a huge itunes library that I've ripped from CDs that meets most of my listening needs. Still, I like the service overall, partially because of how it seamlessly links to my phone and Sonos speakers.
Is there another service that you guys prefer?
Has anyone used Subsonic? How does that compare?
MrCunningham
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But I thought Tidal was poised to overtake Spotify?
We already have competent competitors already (rdio, Google Music, etc) why would you want a semi-competent one?
Are you sure you didn't mean to post this in popgaf???
The Horror the horror
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Jay didn't jump into this thinking to beat or even challenge Spotify or iTunes. He was hoping to cause a ripple big enough for a conglomerate to notice and buy his company. He doesn't give a F about the other artists.
Hip Hop
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Oh man, I remember those. He did bring in talent but most weren't in no way marketable for the company.
We had rappers running around with thousands of dollars that Jay-Z put in their pocket without putting out a single album or even songs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xiupfvFJt0
Blood Diamonds
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can you shut up tbh
Frustrated_me
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This is embarrassing. To think at one point I used to play her music constantly. I'm cringing at her trying to stay relevant.
But what of Madonna??
JJDinomite
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But what of Madonna??
Is this like their version of the Declaration of Independence?
March of the Crabs
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I find it funny/bizarre that a streaming service that supposedly focuses on high-quality audio is focusing on big name artists that all participate in the loudness war and don't give a shit about production.
Marky Mark
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This made me SLAFIP (smirk like a fool in public).
Chiggs
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Those 25 lost jobs are your fault.
BravesCountry
Banned
A nice supplement to the press conference. How fucking out of touch are these people? It's embarrassing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYYGdcLbFkw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYYGdcLbFkw
I nearly choked at the "there are no egos in this room".
toastyToast
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Jay about jack not having a streaming service from Nas any day now. Camel always one step behind
BLACK AMERICAN PSYCHO
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The damn company was bought by a rapper who called himself God 😂😂😂😂Beyonce saying the room is egoless while being two seats away from Kanye
ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
it's 4th of July in my asshole
But what of Madonna??
Man, poor Drake. Dude should press charges or something.
foxuzamaki
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holy crap this is tanking fast, I thought it would still find a niche.
perfectchaos007
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Hey the iPhone got off to a rough start too. Give it time
LMFAO!
MikeHattsu
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They had 500k members before they got bought at least, but about 80% of those was because of cable TV/mobile bundle deals here in Scandinavia.
krypt0nian
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I'm on shore leave from this bowl swirl tbh.
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