I hope this doesn't qualify as a duplicate thread.

I just wanted to share that, as a millenial, the addition of Prince's catalogue to popular streaming sites (let's be honest no one uses Tidal) has already facilitated the listening of his music by my contemporaries. A friend texted me this morning to say, "hey Prince is on Spotify now, I know youre a huge fan. Any suggestions on where to start?" Another friend has been sending me Snapchats of Prince lyrics today. This is quite exciting!

I know folks have various beef with music streaming, but I do think it is fantastic that Prince being on Spotify helps him reach more listeners.

I,too,think it's a great thing.If Prince's music is gonna survive for future generations to discover and enjoy,it's gotta be really accessible everywhere.Spotify is the way many people listen to music these days.

LuvuInMe said:

I hope this doesn't qualify as a duplicate thread.

I just wanted to share that, as a millenial, the addition of Prince's catalogue to popular streaming sites (let's be honest no one uses Tidal) has already facilitated the listening of his music by my contemporaries. A friend texted me this morning to say, "hey Prince is on Spotify now, I know youre a huge fan. Any suggestions on where to start?" Another friend has been sending me Snapchats of Prince lyrics today. This is quite exciting!

I know folks have various beef with music streaming, but I do think it is fantastic that Prince being on Spotify helps him reach more listeners.

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A local (Minnesota) music critic suggests these seven "deep cuts" as a starting point:

http://minnesota.cbslocal...s-spotify/

LuvuInMe said:

My son told me he couldn't listen to a new artist on Sunday that I told him about; he was too busy introducing his girl friend to Prince on Spotify.

laytonian said:

LuvuInMe said:

I hope this doesn't qualify as a duplicate thread.

I just wanted to share that, as a millenial, the addition of Prince's catalogue to popular streaming sites (let's be honest no one uses Tidal) has already facilitated the listening of his music by my contemporaries. A friend texted me this morning to say, "hey Prince is on Spotify now, I know youre a huge fan. Any suggestions on where to start?" Another friend has been sending me Snapchats of Prince lyrics today. This is quite exciting!

I know folks have various beef with music streaming, but I do think it is fantastic that Prince being on Spotify helps him reach more listeners.

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A local (Minnesota) music critic suggests these seven "deep cuts" as a starting point:

http://minnesota.cbslocal...s-spotify/

The Beautiful Ones and Sometimes It Snows In April are considered deep cuts?

laurarichardson said:

laurarichardson said:

LuvuInMe said:

I hope this doesn't qualify as a duplicate thread.

I just wanted to share that, as a millenial, the addition of Prince's catalogue to popular streaming sites (let's be honest no one uses Tidal) has already facilitated the listening of his music by my contemporaries. A friend texted me this morning to say, "hey Prince is on Spotify now, I know youre a huge fan. Any suggestions on where to start?" Another friend has been sending me Snapchats of Prince lyrics today. This is quite exciting!

I know folks have various beef with music streaming, but I do think it is fantastic that Prince being on Spotify helps him reach more listeners.

-/I guess if they can get the song titles. Have fun renting. I own.

If you have a streaming licence, you also own. Not to mention distributors like Google Play also allow you to download the files at no additional cost.

bluegangsta said:

SoulAlive said:

laurarichardson said:

bluegangsta said:

If you have a streaming licence, you also own. Not to mention distributors like Google Play also allow you to download the files at no additional cost.

Well the question is are people going to rent or buy?

What the hell are you talking about?

Streaming is buying.

bluegangsta said:

SomeSoldier said:

A younger guy I know (not through Prince) has been tweeting all day the Prince song he's been listening to, with a final tweet that said 'Prince's catalog is so eclectic'

This is what i'm talkin bout! It's so nice to know new fans are becoming interested. In the past it has been very frustrating to me how few young people know anything about Prince.

purplethunder3121 said:

My son told me he couldn't listen to a new artist on Sunday that I told him about; he was too busy introducing his girl friend to Prince on Spotify.

U taught ur son well . I too learned his grace from my parents fandom

As a new-ish Prince fan who supported re-upping his catalogue on streaming platforms after his passing, I'm very glad to hear this news. On Spotify, there are already millions of listens on a number of his tracks. I've already found my new favourite deep cuts from "For You" thanks to the indulgence factor that music streaming provides. I also prefer to own music, but it's hard to beat the convenience - especially as I'm travelling right now. Can't wait to visit PP in the spring.

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Streaming the dance remix of Litte Red Corvette and it kicks ASSSS. No more hunting on YouTube

bluegangsta said:

laytonian said:

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A local (Minnesota) music critic suggests these seven "deep cuts" as a starting point:

http://minnesota.cbslocal...s-spotify/

The Beautiful Ones and Sometimes It Snows In April are considered deep cuts?

3COG is a deep cut only in that it is painful.

EnDoRpHn said:

bluegangsta said:

laurarichardson said:

bluegangsta said: Well the question is are people going to rent or buy?

What the hell are you talking about?

Streaming is buying.

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I disagree.

Streaming is much more similar to renting indeed. It is like radio (remember, there were times when people had to pay for a radio licence) and pays royalties accordingly.

You do NOT own whatever you listen to through a streaming service.

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KaresB said:

bluegangsta said:

What the hell are you talking about?

Streaming is buying.

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I disagree.

Streaming is much more similar to renting indeed. It is like radio (remember, there were times when people had to pay for a radio licence) and pays royalties accordingly.

You do NOT own whatever you listen to through a streaming service.

[Edited 2/14/17 1:03am]

Legally, you do. And as previously stated, many streaming services offer you the option to download or cache the files.

bluegangsta said:

KaresB said:

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I disagree.

Streaming is much more similar to renting indeed. It is like radio (remember, there were times when people had to pay for a radio licence) and pays royalties accordingly.

You do NOT own whatever you listen to through a streaming service.

[Edited 2/14/17 1:03am]

Legally, you do. And as previously stated, many streaming services offer you the option to download or cache the files.

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No, you don't own it. And the technical ability to download or chache the files doesn't mean you'll own them – and doesn't mean you'll have the right to use them after your subscribtion to the service expired.

It's great that more people can now hear P for free. I just watched an interview with him and Kurt Loder where he said that one day he would give away all his music for free. Maybe he wouldn't have done the deal with Spotify or others(unless it was already in the works before he passed), but there it is; out of his own mouth...

Oh, and I'M on Tidal...I guess that makes me a "nobody".

A nobody who gets to hear MORE of his catalogue than peeps on Spotify or wherever so !

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luv2tha99s said:

It's great that more people can now hear P for free.

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For free? Where?

LOL! I think the pissing contests of renting vs owning and Tidal vs Spotify are ridiculously hilarious. Can't we just enjoy Prince's music however the fuck we choose to hear it and get along? DAMN!

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bluegangsta said:

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

KaresB said:

rainbowchild said:

bluegangsta said:

laurarichardson said:

bluegangsta said:

If you have a streaming licence, you also own. Not to mention distributors like Google Play also allow you to download the files at no additional cost.

Well the question is are people going to rent or buy?

What the hell are you talking about?

Streaming is buying.

Indeed. Many love the convenience of streaming services. It will generate more interest in Prince's music which can also translate in sales of his music in physical or digital format. I, for one, have bought Prince albums I already own on CDs and vinyl in MP3 format because of the convenience of having them in the cloud. BTW, most Prince albums on iTunes are on sale for $6.99 each this week!