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Nowadays Jay-Z is a man of few words. In an exclusive interview with TIDAL’s Elliott Wilson, the Brooklyn mogul discusses his recent Grammy performance and more. As spotted on Tidal the legendary MC made history at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards show. The ceremony included a tribute honoring Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary but DJ Khaled pulled off his […] The post Hov Did: Jay-Z Discusses Grammy Performance In Exclusive TIDAL Interview appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
TIDAL is flipping the switch on consumers, allowing them to create mixes and mashups to kickstart their careers as DJs. TIDAL, a digital service provider known for their high-fidelity audio, is testing out a new featured called “DJ” for subscribers signed up for their HiFi Plus plan. In its current state, iOS users are the only ones able to create mixes with the “DJ” tool, but Android users can tune in and listen. With “DJ,” HiFI Plus subscribers are able to create a set and share it for friends and followers, who can tune in and listen to the mix in real-time, just like a live radio broadcast or podcast. The new beta program for “DJ” is different than “TIDAL for DJ,” which grants DJs access to the service’s expansive ...
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ezra Shaw / Getty As the year closes out Jay-Z’s year-end playlist returns. SZA, Drake, Kendrick Lamar and more make his much anticipated curated selection of music. As per Hypebeast ,the Brooklyn, New York native has released his year-end playlist. This edition captures his favorite tracks released during the 2022 calendar with the genres of music ranging from Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggaetón and Afrobeats. Additionally, the talent spans from global icons, emerging artists and unsung underground. Making the prestigious round up are SZA’s “Shirt” and “SOS,” Drake and 21 Savage’s “Jimmy Cooks,” Lil Baby’s “In a Minute,” Kendrick Lamar’s “Rich Spirit,” Sno Aalegra’s “Do 4 Love,” 42 Dugg and Est Gee’s “Thump Sh*t,” and Kodak Black’s “Purple Stamp.” Related Storie...
TIDAL’s latest playlist series is spotlighting the women who are shaping the ever-changing music landscape. TIDAL’s programming includes a series of playlists titled “Women’s History In The Making,” each with a genre-specific focus including country, electronic, K-pop, R&B and more. The platform’s “Women’s History In The Making: Electronic” playlist spotlights 15 select tracks from women who are defining the genre today. The playlist includes forward-thinking selections like Shygirl’s orchestra-influenced club cut, “Cleo,” and the spirited jazz-jungle crossover “Luv Like” by Nia Archives. Nia Archives. c/o Press Recommended Articles With her recently released Forbidden Feelingz EP, Archives contin...
Tidal is launching a free tier in the U.S. and is introducing a user-centric payment model for its premium subscription offerings, the company announced Wednesday (Nov. 16). The moves mark the first major shifts under its new parent company Square, which acquired Tidal earlier this year for $302 million. The streaming service now has three tiers for listeners to choose from: Tidal Free, which gives U.S.-based listeners free access to Tidal’s 80 million song catalog; Tidal HiFi, which offers high-fidelity audio and offline listening with a new feature called My Activity that will provide daily listening insights for listeners for $9.99 a month; and Tidal HiFi Plus, a $19.99 a month subscription that includes immersive sound options like Dolby Atmos Music and Sony 360 Audio and Master Qualit...
In the highly competitive market of music streaming, TIDAL‘s strength has always been separating itself from the rest of the pack. With the recent revamp of the platform’s DJ tools, they are set to be the only one transforming the art of DJing in their own unique way. TIDAL has long offered integrations with Serato, djay Pro, Pioneer, Denon, and Virtual DJ, but now offers DJUCED and edjing as well. This means DJs will be able to select music from their TIDAL library and stream high-fidelity tracks directly to a myriad of DJ software. In continuation of their pursuit to influence the art of DJing, they’re offering curated playlists for DJs to choose from, such as rap instrumentals and afrobeat hits. Guest playlist curators like D-Nice also offer their own p...
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MEGA / Getty A lot more people than are willing to admit it now thought that Jay-Z was crazy when he purchased TIDAL back in 2015. Getting in on the streaming wave early paid off for the Brooklyn rapper turned mogul, who has finalized the sale of the streamer to Jack Dorsey of Square fame for $350 million. TMZ reports that the deal was closed on Friday, May 30. Dorsey announced in March that he intended to give Jay-Z a bag for TIDAL, at least partially. Jay-Z launched Tidal back in 2015—he purchased the Spotify rival for a healthy $56 million—with a celeb-filled announcement that included “partners” like Kanye West, Rihanna and Madonna. No word on whether or not they’ll be getting a check courtesy of the sale, if they’re still around. However, the deal re...