Forbes: Did Piracy Concerns Push Jay-Z's 4:44 to All Outlets except Spotify?

Panos A. Panay is quoted as an expert in this article by Adrienne Gibbs for Forbes, which discusses Jay-Z's recent choice to release his new album 4:44 on most streaming platforms with the exception of Spotify.

July 26, 2017

Panos A. Panay, vice president of innovation and strategy, is quoted as an expert in this article by Adrienne Gibbs for Forbes, which discusses Jay-Z's recent choice to release his new album 4:44 on most streaming platforms with the exception of Spotify. The article discusses different views on this point, and Panay points out that Jay-Z may have avoided Spotify merely because it his his own platform's (Tidal) main competitor.

Panay also refers to how Jay-Z's exclusive distribution techniques have created obstacles for the audience, bringing about the unavoidable growth of piracy. 

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