Billboard cited a source saying Apple 'don't usually pay people for those types of deals. There were no details on what that deal included, its term dates, or whether $19 million was an annual or overall pricetag. Drake has confirmed that he will release his new album Certified Lover. Last year, rumors published by the New York Post suggested that Apple might pay Drake $19 million to act as a guest DJ. Drakes long-awaited new album will be released on Friday, September 3. To get artists on board, they are likely tempting them with tiny slices of equity (see Tidal's co-ownership structure), cash, benefits (advertising on its platforms) or some combination of the three. For Apple Music and Tidal to compete with the incumbent Spotify, their tactic is to give paying subscribers artists they can't hear anywhere else. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek announced in March that his service now boasts 30 million subscribers, adding five million in 2016 alone.

With the nineteenth episode of his OVO Sound. With his new alliance with Apple Music igniting the rumour mill, and some well placed leaks fuelling. Hours later, it was available for iTunes purchase. Ap6:22pm Getty Images Earlier this week, various reports surfaced that alluded to the release timeframe of Drake ’s Views From The 6 album. Drakes Views From The 6 album could appear any day now. Dre's latest album, Compton: A Soundtrack, in July, on Dre's The Pharmacy show. Big names in hip hop have taken over the 2016 album releases so farKanye. Drake himself hasn't come out with an explanation, although he. It kicked off its land grab for exclusivity early by premiering Dr. Drake Reveals 'View from the 6' Album Release Date. While fans have been promised a 'late 2015' release date, that still doesn't explain why the album is taking so darn long to finish. He has more recently premiered two new songs on Apple Music and iTunes.Īpple Music, which launched in June 2015, reports 11 million paid subscribers. What A Time To Be Alive, his September 'mixtape' with Future aired initially on Drake's OVO Sound Radio following its play on the Apple-hosted service it immediately became available for sale on iTunes. It won't be the first time Drake premieres a record on Apple Music.

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