There were no details on what that deal included, its term dates, or whether $19 million was an annual or overall pricetag. Last year, rumors published by the New York Post suggested that Apple might pay Drake $19 million to act as a guest DJ. 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. 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. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek announced in March that his service now boasts 30 million subscribers, adding five million in 2016 alone. Hours later, it was available for iTunes purchase. Dre's latest album, Compton: A Soundtrack, in July, on Dre's The Pharmacy show. According to FADER, Island Records confirmed that the picture shown above is indeed the official album artwork but internal heads are still in doubt whether he would re-use a similar cover to his Summer Sixteen single. It kicked off its land grab for exclusivity early by premiering Dr. Views From the 6 is almost here Moments ago at London’s Covent Garden, a large image cover for Drake’s upcoming Views From the 6 album appeared. But if you look closer, you see Drake taking in a view of the Windy City with his legs. Interactive media company, Young Astronauts, made it so you don’t need any Photoshop skills to get your troll on. The album cover features one of Torontos iconic buildings, the CN Tower. Drakes new album, Views From The 6, is now available (Why did he suddenly drop the From The 6 part) and the Internet is doing fun things with Tiny Drake. With the internet going crazy over Photoshopped covers of Drake’s fourth studio LP, you can now generate your own Views cover. 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. You can now make your own Views From The 6 album artwork. 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.
But the meaning behind the Views From the 6 album art is. It won't be the first time Drake premieres a record on Apple Music. The title of the album, which is rumored to be coming out on April 29, is a direct reference to the area codes of Toronto, 416 and 647.