POLL: Will You Subscribe to JAY Z's Tidal Streaming Service?

This week saw the re-launch of Tidal — a music streaming service purchased by JAY Z. Celebrated with a star-studded launch event in NYC last night, the service offers curated playlists and editorial, CD-quality audio and video and features exclusives such as a playlist curated by Beyoncé, White Stripes’ first-ever TV appearance, Daft Punk’s film Electroma, and much more. However, Tidal, which makes millions of songs and thousands of high-definition videos available in 31 countries, will have no free version. Monthly subscriptions come in at $9.95 for standard quality streaming and $19.95 for high quality. JAY’s strategy breathes life into Tidal’s new DNA as a majority of the company will be owned by artists. This move may bring financial benefits for those involved, but it is also powerfully symbolic in a business where musicians have seldom had direct control over how their work is consumed. Says JAY Z

“This is a platform that’s owned by artists. We are treating these people that really care about the music with the utmost respect. The challenge is to get everyone to respect music again, to recognize its value. Water is free. Music is $6 but no one wants to pay for music. You should drink free water from the tap — it’s a beautiful thing. And if you want to hear the most beautiful song, then support the artist.”

We’d like to know from you if you are convinced by this concept and will subscribe to this new streaming service which is rivaling Spotify, Pandora, and more. Submit your answer in the poll and discuss in the comment section below.

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