Snoop Dogg partners with Tune.FM to revolutionize music streaming

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Photo Credit: Cordell Broadus

The hip-hop icon moves from Spotify to embrace Web3

Snoop Dogg is making a bold statement about the future of music streaming, stepping away from Spotify and embracing Tune.FM, the blockchain-powered platform that pays artists instantly per second streamed—offering up to 100 times more than traditional streaming services. As part of this partnership, Snoop has released his first exclusive single, “Spaceship Party,” available only on Tune.FM.

Snoop’s decision stems from his frustration with the current streaming model, where artists receive fractions of a cent per stream and face long royalty payout cycles. Now, with Tune.FM’s decentralized Web3 technology, he’s advocating for a more transparent and fair ecosystem for artists. “I don’t f*** with Spotify anymore, I’m only on Tune.FM,” Snoop tells Billboard.

Snoop believes in Tune.FM’s mission and wants to support it by actively moving his music to the platform. The collaboration originated from a direct connection between Snoop and Tune.FM’s founder, Andrew Antar, at the Crypto Ball. But this isn’t just a business deal—it’s an artistic alliance. Antar, a classically trained violinist, even joins Snoop on “Spaceship Party,” playing violin on the track. The collaboration underscores Tune.FM’s core philosophy: a streaming platform built by artists, for artists—one that prioritizes musicians’ earnings and creative control.

“We are thrilled to welcome Snoop Dogg as the face of Tune.FM,” states Andrew Antar, Founder & CEO of Tune.FM. “Snoop is the OG pioneer who is always on the cutting edge of technology and new ways of doing business. He totally gets it, and we are ready to take on the world together.”

Tune.FM is redefining the streaming economy with instant per-second payouts, and JAM, The Official Currency of Music—a fully tradable cryptocurrency built on the Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) network. Unlike major streaming platforms, where artists must wait months for royalty payments, Tune.FM ensures real-time micropayments for every second of a song played, dramatically increasing artist earnings.

JAM is not just The Official Currently of Music—it’s a real crypto asset with liquidity on major exchanges like Bitrue and MEXC, with more listings in progress. Artists can cash out instantly or reinvest in their careers without the barriers of traditional banking systems. With Hedera backing JAM, Tune.FM leverages enterprise-grade blockchain technology used by industry giants like Google, IBM, and Boeing, ensuring a scalable, energy-efficient, and secure infrastructure for the future of music streaming.

Beyond streaming, Tune.FM empowers artists with a multi-revenue model, allowing them to sell NFTs, exclusive music releases, virtual experiences, merchandise, and concert tickets through its built-in Web3 marketplace. Artists can set their own pricing, engage fans directly, and even giving fans an opportunity to invest in tracks and earn a share of streaming royalties. Additionally, Tune.FM’s AI-powered discovery system levels the playing field, ensuring that independent artists are discovered organically without relying on pay-for-placement playlisting.

Snoop isn’t stopping at just music—he plans to introduce fan experiences and VIP giveaways, including the possibility of private events and exclusive merchandise drops. His vision includes expanding Tune.FM’s marketplace to integrate unique artist-fan interactions, digital collectibles, and NFT-backed ownership models that further blur the lines between music consumption and direct artist support. As part of this strategy, Tune.FM is actively engaging with major labels, distributors, and top-tier artists to bring more exclusive content to the platform.

Already, Tune.FM has attracted hundreds of thousands of active users, reinforcing the demand for a fairer, artist-first streaming model. The platform has been home to exclusive releases from respected artists like Nappy Roots and the Summer of Love compilation, featuring rare and never-before-heard tracks from legendary musicians.

For fans, Tune.FM offers a seamless Web3 experience that eliminates the complexities of cryptocurrency. No crypto knowledge is required—users can sign up, press play, and stream instantly. Every account comes with a built-in JAM wallet, meaning users don’t need to worry about setting up external crypto accounts. Payments and transactions happen automatically and instantly, so fans can tip artists, unlock exclusive content, or purchase digital collectibles without dealing with blockchain technicalities.

Unlike traditional platforms where users merely rent access to music, Tune.FM enables true ownership of digital music assets, including NFT-backed files that can be collected, traded, and resold. The platform also provides lossless, high-fidelity audio, giving serious music lovers a superior listening experience compared to the compressed formats of mainstream services.