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 claims he received only $45,000 from one billion Spotify streams, prompting his switch to Tune.fm. Spotify disputed this figure, stating that "a billion streams generates millions of dollars to rights holders" and suggested intermediaries might have intercepted the payments.

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 capabilities
• Exclusive content and VIP experiences

Tune.fm founder and CEO Andrew Antar, who contributed violin to Snoop's new track, welcomed the artist as the platform's new face. The company recently secured $50 million in funding and is actively engaging with major labels and artists for exclusive content.

While Snoop's catalog remains available on Spotify (with nearly 30 million monthly listeners), he's planning additional Tune.fm initiatives, including private events and exclusive merchandise drops.

The move highlights growing interest in alternative streaming platforms that offer better compensation and more direct artist-fan engagement, particularly as traditional services become increasingly crowded with non-music content like podcasts, audiobooks, and AI-generated material.

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