Marina and the Diamonds shares her view on TIDAL: “Why are all these people in it? Because of money”

Marina and the Diamonds has spoken out against the “corporate” feel of Jay Z’s newly-relaunched streaming service TIDAL.

Jay Z oversaw a grand, star-studded launch earlier this week, where Madonna, Daft Punk, Kanye West and more signed the dotted line on an artists-first streaming service. Since the big unveiling, it’s come under staunch criticism, many questioning what - and who - it truly represents.

In an interview with Bullett Media, Marina is the latest to voice her concern. “I would buy into it if it wasn’t just Jay-Z and all those guys. Sure, they’re really respected musicians, but they’re all globally renowned business men and business women,” she said, before questioning the price plan. “Like, everyone has $20 per month to spend? You’re trying to tell me that this is a democratic, positive way for everyone to consume music and it’s just not. You’re not selling that—you’re selling something that’s $240 a year. What do you think about it?’”

She continued by saying: “Why are all these people in it? Because of money. They want some type of share in it. I feel wrong about it and I’m an artist. Imagine if Jenny Lewis was in it or if all types of musicians were in that ‘clan.’ With more people, it’d feel like genuine artistry, but with just the biggest game players in the world, it’s like, ‘Hm—I’m not sure.’”

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