Snoop Dogg has announced his departure from Spotify in favor of blockchain-powered streaming platform Tune.fm, where he's exclusively released his new single "Spaceship Party."

The rap legend cites disappointingly low royalty payments as his primary motivation, claiming he received only $45,000 from one billion Spotify streams. Spotify contested this figure, stating that a billion streams typically generates "millions of dollars" for rightsholders, suggesting potential intermediary issues.

Key aspects of Tune.fm's offering include:

• Payments up to 100x higher than traditional streaming services
• Instant per-second royalty payments using JAM cryptocurrency
• Built-in crypto wallets for users
• NFT, merchandise, and concert ticket sales integration
• Exclusive content and VIP experiences

The platform recently secured $50 million in funding and is actively partnering with major labels and artists. Snoop Dogg's involvement includes upcoming fan experiences and VIP giveaways, with Tune.fm founder Andrew Antar (who contributed violin to "Spaceship Party") expressing excitement about the partnership.

While Snoop's catalog remains available on Spotify (where he maintains nearly 30 million monthly listeners), this move signals a potential shift in how artists approach music streaming and royalty structures. Tune.fm positions itself as a more artist-friendly alternative in an increasingly crowded streaming landscape that includes AI-generated content, podcasts, and audiobooks.

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