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When Can You Play PartyNextDoor’s New Album ‘P4’ On Spotify?

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PartyNextDoor is back. The Toronto singer had taken a bit of a hiatus for the past few years, sharing new music only sparingly (“Her Old Friends,” “Resentment“) until announcing his new album, PartyNextDoor 4 (or P4) last month. Now, it’s just hours from appearing on DSPs, and fans are already plenty excited to find out what the toxic troubadour has in store.

When Can You Play PartyNextDoor’s New Album P4 On Spotify?

PartyNextDoor 4 is out 4/26 via OVO Sound / Warner Records. That means it’ll most likely hit streaming platforms like Apple Music, Spotify, and Tidal at midnight, eastern time (which is 9 PM pacific).

Just make sure nobody can see your device screen when you pull it up to listen to it; the album’s raunchy cover photo caused a fair amount of consternation online when he revealed it back on April 1st, prompting some fans to wonder if the cover was an April Fool’s joke. However, it looks like Party is dead serious, forging ahead with the cover photo, which fans later learned was modeled by Lanazia Greene, who told Complex, “The reaction was insane. I didn’t think that it would at all go crazy the way that it did.”

You can listen to P4 on all DSPs at midnight on 4/26.

Spotify Was Surprised That Laying Off 1,500 People Would ‘Disrupt’ Operations As Much As It Has

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In 2023, Spotify turned a ton of their employees into former employees via layoffs that impacted about 2,300 people. The biggest of those cuts was a round of layoffs that was announced in December, which left 1,500 folks without jobs. It turns out that getting rid of that many people had a significant impact on the company’s day-to-day, more so than they expected.

As Business Insider reports, per a transcript, Ek said in an earnings call on April 23, “Although there’s no question that it was the right strategic decision, it did disrupt our day-to-day operations more than we anticipate. It took us some time to find our footing, but more than four months into this transition, I think we’re back on track. I expect to continue improving on our execution throughout the year, getting us to an even better place than we’ve ever been.”

Per Business Insider’s report, Spotify reported a 2024 first-quarter profit of $210 million, compared to a loss of about $241 million in the same period of 2023.

Elsewhere, Ek said, “Next year, our focus may return to top-of-the-funnel user growth, but in the near-term, monetization remains our top priority. Bottom-line, we are really good at pivoting our attention when it makes sense. When I say pivot, I really mean making tweaks that will get us to an even better outcome. And because of our ability to do this, I have no doubt that we will be able to recapture top-of-the-funnel growth over time as it becomes more of a focus area for the team.”

(Insider defines “top of the funnel” as referring to “the marketing activities carried out to create awareness about a brand or product.”)

Spotify Will Soon Let Users Remix Songs, But There’s A Catch (And A Price) To It

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Spotify users might get the chance to remix songs from their favorite artists, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. The outlet claims that the streaming service is currently “developing tools that would allow subscribers to speed up, mash-up and otherwise edit songs,” as they recognize the popularity that remixes have with younger audiences.

However, this new feature will not be free to the public. Not only would those who want to use it need a Spotify Premium subscription, but they would also need to pay more for the upcoming “super-premium” level that Spotify is planning to roll out soon.

The last part of the agreement is that those who use Spotify’s remix feature cannot share their creations on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. These are the two social media apps that have the most popularity for remixes. Those who want to upload there will need to stick to “unofficial” spins on songs.

This is due to financial and legal reasons, particularly the fact that “artists and labels don’t often get paid for those altered versions of their songs,” and if Spotify would allow that, remixes would run rampant and the money would be even harder to track.

Spotify’s rumored feature is also still at least a few months away, so it will be interesting to see how they approach this.

When Can You Play Future And Metro Boomin’s ‘We Still Don’t Trust You’ Album On Spotify?

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Future and Metro Boomin set rap on fire with We Don’t Trust You, their collaborative album that debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. “Like That” featuring Kendrick Lamar became Metro Boomin’s first career Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single as an artist (all of his other chart-toppers came as a producer).

Future and Metro Boomin are about to outdo themselves with We Still Don’t Trust You.

When Can You Play Future And Metro Boomin’s We Still Don’t Trust You Album On Spotify?

We Still Don’t Trust You will be released on Friday, April 12. So, the album should be available to stream on Spotify (and across all DSPs) at 9 p.m. PST on April 11 and midnight EST on April 12. As its title suggests, Future and Metro’s collaborative album follows in the footsteps of We Don’t Trust You, which dropped on March 22.

On April 4, Metro Boomin posted on X (formerly Twitter), “This is not a deluxe. This is a completely separate body of work. #WeSTILLDontTrustYou 4/12/24.” Metro also teased the album with a clip of the late Kobe Bryant at a press conference after the Los Angeles Lakers went up 2-0 in the 2009 NBA Finals. “What’s there to be happy about?” Bryant said, looking disgusted. “Job’s not finished.”

Vince Staples Doesn’t Approve Of Streamers Using Drake And Kendrick Lamar Beef To Promote Themselves

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Ever since his debut, Vince Staples has been reliable for offering a unique viewpoint on the issues facing hip-hop. With seemingly everyone in the genre focused on the possible feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, he unsurprisingly had a skewed take that pointed out a huge problem when it comes to the business of selling rap beef.

Noticing that Spotify had begun running billboards in Times Square reading, “Hip-hop is a competitive sport,” Vince censured the streamer in the latest episode of the Joe Budden Podcast. When the host called the Long Beach rapper and asked about the supposed dispute between Drake and Kendrick, Staples called out both Spotify and the rest of the cast.

“We either with the coonin’ or we not, bro,” he said. “Once n****s get mad, we got billboards from streamers talking about ‘Hip-Hop is a sport’, but we ain’t never seen a billboard from a streamer that said ‘give that n**** his publishing back.’” He also made several salient points about the adoption of hip-hop in pop music and tech while cutting out as many of the craftspeople involved as possible. Naturally, those goofs argued with Vince, making fun of him for “always being on some cerebral sh*t,” but that doesn’t change the fact that he’s right.

Check out the clip below.

Spotify Unveils ‘The 100 Greatest R&B Songs of the Streaming Era’ Featuring SZA, Beyoncé & More

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Spotify has launched the second chapter of its CLASSICS program with “The 100 Greatest R&B Songs of the Streaming Era,” covering the period from 2015 to the present day.

During the 2010s, R&B evolved, merging with various musical styles such as hip-hop, pop, Afrobeats, and indie, revitalizing the genre’s identity.

Curated by Spotify’s U.S. editorial team and Carl Chery, Head of Urban Music, the list encompasses the diverse spectrum of R&B, reflecting its quality, impact, replay value, influence, and cultural significance.

Among the featured hits are Daniel Caesar and H.E.R.’s “Best Part,” Beyoncé’s “Cuff It,” Jazmine Sullivan’s “Pick Up Your Feelings,” Childish Gambino’s “Redbone,” SZA’s “Good Days,” and more.

The selection is a snapshot of R&B’s evolution and contribution to the music landscape during the streaming era, highlighting its resilience and innovation in capturing the essence of contemporary culture.

You can hear the full playlist below and learn more about the selections here.

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When Will Bryson Tiller’s New Album Be On Spotify?

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Bryson Tiller is set to release his self-titled new album in just a few hours — and the anticipation for his first full record in four years is incredibly high. So far, he’s treated fans to two singles with “Outside” and “Calypso.”

The album also features Clara La San on “Random Access Memory” and Grammy winner Victoria Monét on “Persuasion” — two of the nineteen tracks.

For those who are hoping to stream it on Spotify, here’s what to know about when you’ll be able to hear it.

When Will Bryson Tiller’s New Album Be On Spotify?

Fans can listen to Bryson Tiller’s new album on Spotify starting at midnight ET or 9 p.m. PT, depending on what time zone you are in. It will also be out on other streaming platforms like Apple Music.

“I just feel like it wasn’t time to try to get people to believe in some new concept or some new world that I’m trying to create for people,” Tiller previously shared. “I feel now is the time to just show people what I’m capable of.”

For more information about the album, including the tracklist and details about Tiller’s upcoming tour, check out Uproxx’s explainer here.

Bryson Tiller is out 4/5 via RCA Records. Find more information here.

Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Has Lassoed In Massive Streaming Numbers, The Album Even Broke A Spotify Record

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Beyoncé does it again. Her highly anticipated album, Cowboy Carter, is already rolling in accolades stemming from the project’s massive streaming number.

According to Spotify, the body of work’s debut earned the “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer another notch on her belt. The streamer shared the news on its official X (formerly Twitter) page. “On Friday, March 29, Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ became Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day in 2024 so far,” read the note.

The collaborative album We Don’t Trust You by Metro Boomin and Future previously held the crown. But the history-setting for Beyoncé didn’t stop there. Spotify revealed that thanks to Cowboy Carter‘s performance on the platform, it also set a new milestone for country music overall. “This is also the first time a country album holds the title this year,” they wrote.

The album’s projection onto the Guggenheim Museum and Rome’s Colosseum, plus its many conversation-stirring cover variants, Cowboy Carter was bound for global domination.

In a letter penned by the musician, the album was birthed from a place of “not feeling welcomed.” But it has turned into “a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive” that supporters are eating up.

When Will Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Album Be On Spotify?

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Beyoncé is dropping her country-inspired album Cowboy Carter in just a few hours, as fans are extremely excited to hear what she has in store for the 27 new tracks. Yesterday, she revealed the tracklist, and collaborations with Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, and more are included, according to Consequence.

“I have a few surprises on the album and have collaborated with some brilliant artists who I deeply respect,” she previously shared on Instagram when revealing the cover art. “I hope that you can hear my heart and soul, and all the love and passion that I poured into every detail and every sound.”

Here’s when Spotify users can expect to hear it on the platform.

When Will Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter Album Be On Spotify?

Although Beyoncé has previously released her music on the streaming service Tidal, fans can expect to hear Cowboy Carter like normal on Spotify. It will be available at midnight ET or 9 p.m. PT. For those in any other time zone, it will be available whenever new music typically drops in your location.

As a little bit more of what to expect, she will be covering Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and paying tribute to other country legends.

Cowboy Carter is out 3/29 via Parkwood/Columbia. Find more information here.

Spotify Is Expanding Beyond Music, Podcasts, And Audiobooks With A New Experiment That’s Rolling Out Now

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Spotify started with streaming music, but in recent years, they’ve expanded their offerings to include podcasts and audiobooks. Now, they’re considering adding a new category to the platform: educational videos. As The Verge notes, on March 25, Spotify launched an experiment that’ll make video lessons from BC Maestro, Skillshare, Thinkific, and PlayVirtuoso available via Spotify’s mobile and desktop apps. Currently, the experiment is only available for UK users.

Spotify’s Mohit Jitani told the publication, “One of the most interesting things and trends that we started noticing was more and more people were starting to come to Spotify with some intent of learning. And we thought, ‘How can we take this core insight and build something on top of it?’”

Right now, there are video courses available in four categories: make music, get creative, learn business, and healthy living. Courses are being offered through a freemium model, in which Spotify subscribers can access at least two video lessons per course for free before paying for the rest of them.

Jitani also told TechCrunch that pricing is among the factors being tested with this experiment, saying, “With this launch, we’re trying to understand the demand first. Then we optimize how we can make it more compelling and exciting.” Jitani also said, “We’ll learn a lot about what people are actually interested in [and] we will start getting a lot of segments around that. And then we’ll go and find […] the best content.”

Important to note is that since this is an experiment, it is not guaranteed that the feature will stick around or become more widely available in the future.