We come together before you on this day, March 30 2015, with one voice in unity, in the hopes that today will be another one of those moments in time. A moment that will forever change the course of music history. For today, we announce the launch of Tidal, the first ever artist owned, global music and entertainment platform.
Our goal is simple. We want to create a better service and a better experience for both fans and artists. And that is our promise to the world. Our mission goes beyond commerce. It goes beyond technology. Our intent is to preserve music’s importance in our lives.
Music is the language of love, of laughter, of heartbreak, of mystery. It’s the world’s true, without question, universal language. There’s not a soul living that can deny its impact.
No matter who we are or where we’re from or what we listen to, music speaks to all of us. It inspires us. It makes our heart beat faster and body move in ways we didn’t even know it could move. Music brings us together. It connects us all, and it’s giving us experiences that last a lifetime…
Music is so powerful. That is what Tidal will be. It’s a place for connection between artists and fans where we will deliver exclusive experiences that will be found nowhere else. A destination where we will discover the music that will become the soundtrack to the rest of our lives.
We have joined in Tidal for the preservation of an industry, to deliver music and experiences in a way that is best for the consumer. That is why Tidal is dedicated to cultivating a sound business enterprise that promotes the health and sustainability of our art and our industry around the world.
We believe that it is in everyone’s interest – fans, artists, and the industry as a whole – to preserve the value of music and to insure a healthy and robust industry for years to come. Today is the day that we begin that journey together. All of us as one.
Jay is a good business man.but really it’s the folks behind him tell him what n where to put his money..
Sit down jz
Amen
Record Labels are on the way to extinction! Another game changer!
I’ll hit your inbox. But that would be the best way to do it Kingsmen White, for free. The only problem I have is relying on advertising revenue like Google does is risky. Their main stream of revenue is like 90 percent something advertising, but then again their “Google” lol they have enough cash now where they can create a diversified portfolio of other business investments like they did with Android. I know Jay Z did his homework on these cats when spending $56 mill. that’s why I think it will be a success either way. Some ppl are simply blessed where anything they put their hands on turns to Gold.
I own a digital company for film&tv something like netflix and you are correct we make a killing off of the ads and downloads so having stock in this company I feel will also make a good extra revenue even if its going to be free.
Danny Newman I also need your #. I haven’t had a chance to chop it up in awhile bro
Danny Newman I would make if FREE like Facebook and I wouldn’t charge a premium. I would just make millions off the advertising/ads on the page and give the artist a cut. No more publishing companies and labels involved.
Autumn Essie Bailey-Ford in the next few yrs music will be free and they will get paid off of the advertising on the site from view and downloads.