Jay Z Fires Back At TIDAL Critics In Series Of Defensive Tweets
26 April 2015, 20:21 | Updated: 26 April 2015, 20:22
Read what Jay Z had to say.
Jay Z has posted a series of tweets defending his new business venture, the music streaming service TIDAL.
Since launching the new service during a press conference that saw him joined by founding members Rihanna, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj and Kanye West, to name but a few, TIDAL has received criticism for being made with artists in mind, rather than fans.
The rapper has posted a series of tweets using the hashtag #TidalTweets, all expressing that "Tidal is doing just fine" and it is "here for the long haul." Read what Hov had to say below.
Tidal is doing just fine. We have over 770,000 subs. We have been in business less than one month. #TidalFacts
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) April 26, 2015
The iTunes Store wasn't built in a day. It took Spotify 9 years to be successful…
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) April 26, 2015
We are here for the long haul. Please give us a chance to grow & get better. #TidalFacts
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) April 26, 2015
There are many big companies that are spending millions on a smear campaign. We are not anti-anyone, we are pro-artist & fan. #TidalFacts
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) April 26, 2015
We made Tidal for fans. We have more than just music. We have video, exclusive concerts, tickets for events early, live sports!...
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) April 26, 2015
….Tidal is where artists can give their fans more without the middlemen. #TidalFacts
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) April 26, 2015
Indie artists who want to work directly w/ us keep 100% of their music. "If you don't want the CEOs all in the videos" haa #tidalfacts
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) April 26, 2015
Tidal pays 75% royalty rate to ALL artists, writers and producers - not just the founding members on stage.
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) April 26, 2015
Rich getting richer? Equity values... YouTube $390 billion. Apple $760 billion. Spotify $8 billion. Tidal $60 million. #TidalFacts
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) April 26, 2015
We are human (even Daft Punk ha). We aren't perfect - but we are determined. #TidalFacts
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) April 26, 2015
Since its launch TIDAL has featured exclusive content from several of its founding members. Beyoncé dropped a new song called 'Die With You' and video on the subscription service, while Rihanna revealed her official video for 'American Oxygen' on it before uploading it to her VEVO page a week later.
There have since been reports that Jay Z and Beyoncé will be dropping a collaborative album on TIDAL soon.