Snoop Dogg has announced his departure from Spotify, citing inadequate royalty payments, and has released a new single exclusively on blockchain-powered streaming platform Tune.fm.

The rap legend claims he received only $45,000 from one billion Spotify streams, prompting his switch to Tune.fm. Spotify challenged this figure, stating that "a billion streams generates millions of dollars to rights holders" and suggesting intermediaries may have affected the payment distribution.

Key points about Snoop's move to Tune.fm:

• Released new single "Spaceship Party" exclusively on the platform
• Platform offers up to 100x higher payments than traditional streaming services
• Payments are made instantly per second streamed using JAM cryptocurrency
• Additional planned initiatives include fan experiences and VIP giveaways
• Users receive built-in cryptocurrency wallets with their accounts

Tune.fm, which secured $50 million in funding in September 2024, offers artists various monetization options:

• NFT sales
• Merchandise
• Concert tickets
• Virtual experiences

While Snoop's music remains available on Spotify (with nearly 30 million monthly listeners), Tune.fm is actively expanding its platform through partnerships with major labels, distributors, and top-tier artists.

Tune.fm founder and CEO Andrew Antar, who contributed violin to Snoop's new track, praised the artist as "the OG pioneer who is always on the cutting edge of technology and new business models."

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