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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.

What Is Spotify’s Time Machine Feature?

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Spotify is putting its users’ increased subscription fees to good use.

Over the last few years, the streaming giant has rolled out several new features and updated many existing components. From Daylist, AI playlisting, Duo, and Jams to its TikTok integration, the addition of music videos, and its audiobook-only plan, Spotify has something for every music lover—everything except increasing its payout to artists to a reasonable wage (well, until Congress intervenes).

Even with these fun add-ons, one of the most popular offerings is Spotify Wrapped. The user data-specific feature allows individuals to reflect on their yearly musical consumption. According to reports, Spotify is working on allowing users access to that data on a micro level through its rumored Time Machine feature.

Continue below for more information.

What Is Spotify’s Time Machine Feature?

For clarity, Spotify hasn’t announced a “Time Machine” feature. However, on March 23, Pop Base took to their official X (formerly Twitter) and Threads accounts to fan the flames of the rumor.

The aggregator wrote: “Spotify is reportedly introducing a ‘time machine’ feature that will show users monthly statistics on their most streamed artists, songs, albums, and minutes.”

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Again, Spotify hasn’t released any information regarding the alleged new feature or confirmed that something of the sort is even in the works.

Joe Rogan’s Listenership Numbers Are Staggering

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Per a report from Bloomberg, Joe Rogan averages a staggering 14.5 million listeners, according to new data from Spotify. However, that does not do the scope the Rogan’s podcast justice. The Joe Rogan Experience has nearly three times the followers of the second-most popular Spotify podcast, TED Talks Daily at 5 million.

Rogan recently signed a multi-year extension with Spotify to continue producing The Joe Rogan Experience for the platform. However, the new deal comes with a major change. Gone is the previously implemented distribution exclusivity clause. Spotify and Rogan will now look to also release the highly successful podcast on Apple, Amazon, and YouTube amongst other platforms. The Wall Street Journal estimates that the deal is worth somewhere in the region of $250M. His previous deal with Spotify is believed to have been worth between $100M and $200M.

Read More: Alex Cooper Breaks Silence On Boston University “Trauma”

Joe Rogan Guest Arrested On Murder And Dismemberment Charges

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Elsewhere, Sheldon Johnson, who recently appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, has been arrested on murder and dismemberment charges. Johnson, who became a criminal justice activist after spending more than a decade in prison, was arrested after body parts were found in his Bronx apartment. Johnson was caught after surveillance footage showed him entering and exiting his alleged victim’s apartment multiple times in different outfits. While no formal relationship between Johnson and his victim has been revealed, the pair were jointly incarcerated at Sing Sing Prison.

Johnson appeared on Rogan’s podcast last month. The lengthy interview involved Johnson, who claimed to be a one-time member of the Bloods, speaking on his journey to redemption. He had received a 50-year sentence for armed robbery and other charges in 1999. However, he was paroled in 2019 and began working for a public defense advocacy group in Queens. His father expressed shock at the news, believing that his son was reformed. However, Johnson will be headed back to police custody and possibly back to jail after just five years. This remains a developing story.

Read More: Joe Rogan Sparks Beef Between Tyson Fury And Jon Jones

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When Will Tyla’s New Album Be On Spotify?

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Tyla is finally dropping her new self-titled debut album in just a few hours, so fans don’t have to wait too much longer. She recently unveiled the tracklist for it, which will include collaborations with Kelvin Momo, Tems, Gunna, Skillibeng, Becky G, and Travis Scott.

The Best New Artist did have to cancel her tour tied to the record, revealing that her injury grew worse, but is making it up with the music.

Find out when you can hear Tyla’s debut record on Spotify below.

When Will Tyla’s New Album Be On Spotify?

Tyla’s self-titled album will be available to stream on Spotify starting at 12 a.m. ET/9 p.m. PT. It will include the Travis Scott remix of her hit single, “Water,” along with other jams that listeners will love.

“A lot of artists have shown love for African music and African culture, which is amazing, but I’d love to see a lot more African artists showcasing that and being at the forefront of it,” Tyla told Rolling Stone in an interview about her upcoming debut.

She also spoke about her collaboration with Tems, stating, “We have the same goals in terms of spreading our sound and our culture to the world and dominating the industry. Also being two girls from Africa breaking down walls, we’re very much supportive. I’m happy that we were able to create something so pretty with a good message.”

Tyla is out 3/22 via FAX/Epic Records. Find more information here.

When Will Future And Metro Boomin’s ‘We Don’t Trust You’ Album Be On Spotify?

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There’s an argument to be had that the best part of a new album is the anticipation leading up to its release. Luckily, Future and Metro Boomin fans have two release dates to look forward to. The top-tier hip-hop duo debuted “Type Sh*t” during their Rolling Loud California 2024 headlining set, as circulated by fan accounts on X (formerly Twitter). Metro Boomin and Playboi Carti had previously teased the song, leaving people to wonder about the featured artists on Future and Metro Boomin’s forthcoming two joint albums, We Don’t Trust You.

The wait is almost over for the first one.

When Will Future & Metro Boomin’s We Don’t Trust You Album Be On Spotify?

The first We Don’t Trust You release date is Friday, March 22, which means the album should be available to stream on Spotify at 9 p.m. PST and midnight EST. The second release date is set for Friday, April 12.

Metro Boomin and Future announced We Don’t Trust You with a cinematic trailer on March 8. But Metro teased it several times last year. In September, Metro posted an Instagram carousel full of photos from the studio with Future with the caption, “AOTY loading… [three battery emojis].”

The following month, Metro Boomin told Complex‘s Jessica McKinney, “My blinders on tunnel vision. All I can see right now is me and Future’s album. Nothing else until that’s out.”

We Don’t Trust You is out 3/22 via Boominati/Freebandz/Republic. Find more information here.

How To Watch Music Videos On Spotify

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Spotify has been trying to add different features to the streaming platform over the past few months, including an AI DJ recommendation option, new aspects to Spotify Wrapped, and more. As another of the newest additions, they have also made it so users can now watch music videos from their favorite artists.

Here’s what to know about how to view the music videos on Spotify.

How To Watch Music Videos On Spotify

As of right now, the music video feature for Spotify is still in beta testing, according to TechCrunch. As an example photo that was provided by Spotify, they showed Asake as one of the artists who would have a music video available.

To access the music videos, users should click a “Switch To Video” button on a song that has the option. By clicking the button, it will restart whatever song the user was listening to from the beginning.

This is currently available to those who have Spotify Premium and is accessible in eleven countries. “For this beta rollout, we chose these markets based on a number of criteria including market size and the availability of local content support… Stay tuned as we hope to expand the catalog of music videos and increase availability to more countries,” Spotify’s VP Global Head of Consumer Experience Sten Garmark shared, per the outlet.

Spotify And Apple Music Payments To Artists Would Increase Significantly Under A New Congressional Bill

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Streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music have made music consumption easier than ever. The issue, though, lies with how artists are paid by the platforms. In short, there are often complaints. Now, there are lawmakers who want to do something about that.

Yesterday (March 6), congresswoman Rashida Tlaib and congressman Jamaal Bowman (founder of the Congressional Hip Hop Task Force) introduced the Living Wage For Musicians Act. Per a post on Tlaib’s website, the legislation, created in partnership with United Musicians And Allied Workers (UMAW), aims “to compensate artists and musicians more fairly at a penny per stream when their music plays on streaming services.”

The post goes on to note, “Currently, musicians make tiny fractions of a penny per stream, while streaming has grown to represent 84% of recorded music industry revenue in the US. Spotify, the world’s largest streaming service, pays rights-holders an average per-stream royalty of $0.003, which means it takes artists more than 800,000 monthly streams to equal a full-time $15/hour job.”

So, essentially, Tlaib and Bowman hope to more than triple the current per-stream royalty currently paid out by Spotify.

More specifically, the post explains:

“The Living Wage for Musicians Act would tax providers’ non-subscription revenues and add a small fee to the price of music streaming subscriptions. DSPs like Spotify offering interactive music streaming services would pass their taxed revenues and royalties to a non-profit collection and distribution fund, that would in turn pay artists in proportion to their monthly streams. The bill includes a maximum payout per track, per month, in order to generate more sustainable income for a broader and more diverse set of artists beyond the world’s most popular performers. […] By creating a fund that directly compensates recording artists and musicians, the bill will allow vastly more artists to achieve a living wage from music, enabling them to pay rent, raise a family, buy a home, and invest in their future.”

When Will Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign’s ‘Vultures 2’ Come Out On Spotify?

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Normally, on New Music Friday, new albums will be available on DSPs like Apple Music, Spotify, and Tidal at 9 pm PT or midnight ET. However’ Kanye West’s album releases are usually anything but normal. This Friday, March 8, he’s supposedly releasing Vultures 2, his joint album with Ty Dolla Sign, after turning the original Vultures into a three-album project last month (which was also when he revealed its new release date).

You might not want to plan on staying up to check out the new project, though. After all, Kanye hasn’t released a single project “on time” in the streaming era, and the rollout for Vultures has been anything but smooth. An initial release date in December was pushed back — without advance notice or much explanation from Mr. West — then pushed back again a few weeks later.

After announcing his three-part plans for the reimagined Vultures, Kanye did manage to meet his self-imposed deadline for Vultures 1, but it was released several hours after midnight to the chagrin of his most loyal fans. Even then, there were problems; on Spotify, the album is missing a song due to a copyright infringement complaint from the estate of Donna Summer, while the album isn’t even available on Apple Music after its distributor claimed West had pushed it through via a third party after his partnership offer was rejected.

That means Vultures 2 may not even hit any DSPs unless West and Ty have another trick up their sleeves. However, Vultures 1 managed to debut at the top of the Billboard 200 despite its issues, so don’t be surprised if FUGA changes its tune — after all, like the man said, cash rules everything.