

Billboard cited a source saying Apple "don't usually pay people for those types of deals. The tracks are rumored to be from Drake's forthcoming album, Views From the 6, but no one can confirm or deny that statement.

There were no details on what that deal included, its term dates, or whether $19 million was an annual or overall pricetag. According to Empty Lighthouse, the Canadian rappers upcoming record is rumored to debut on Jan. Last year, rumors published by the New York Post suggested that Apple might pay Drake $19 million to act as a guest DJ. Fans of rapper Drake are already really looking forward to hearing his new album titled 'Views From The 6.' Fortunately, the waiting will not be too long as latest reports say that the fans will be able to hear the songs from the album early next year. Not only did everyone's ears perk up when he called out tennis player Nick Kyrgios for dissing his music, but the rapper also.

To get artists on board, they are likely tempting them with tiny slices of equity (see Tidal's co-ownership structure), cash, benefits (advertising on its platforms) or some combination of the three. Drake announced on Augthat the title of his next album would be Views From The 6. For Apple Music and Tidal to compete with the incumbent Spotify, their tactic is to give paying subscribers artists they can't hear anywhere else. Less than a year after his last collection of text-your-ex anthems, Drake has titled his next studio LP: View From the 6. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek announced in March that his service now boasts 30 million subscribers, adding five million in 2016 alone. The promotional artworks used for the single 'Summer Sixteen' and the visual teasers for the advertising campaign of 'Views From The 6' were designed by Filip Pagowski, the artist who is also behind the Play logo for iconic Japanese fashion brand Comme des Garçons. Hours later, it was available for iTunes purchase. 'Views From The 6' is Drakes fourth album. Dre's latest album, Compton: A Soundtrack, in July, on Dre's The Pharmacy show. To amplify buzz, the Canadian superstar has revealed the project's official tracklist. It kicked off its land grab for exclusivity early by premiering Dr. Drake's wildly anticipated fourth album 'Views From The 6' is due to land imminently. He has more recently premiered two new songs on Apple Music and iTunes.Īpple Music, which launched in June 2015, reports 11 million paid subscribers. And Thursday night he Vined the hell out of a new Vine, giving us the briefest of Views from the 6 previews. What A Time To Be Alive, his September "mixtape" with Future aired initially on Drake's OVO Sound Radio following its play on the Apple-hosted service it immediately became available for sale on iTunes. Drake isn't just an Instagram kinghe also Vines from time to time. It won't be the first time Drake premieres a record on Apple Music.
