While discussions often gravitate towards Spotify, the high-fidelity streaming platform TIDAL has released a video summary of 2016 to reaffirm its presence in the music landscape. Although TIDAL serves a smaller audience with 1.35 million global subscribers, trailing behind giants like Apple Music and SoundCloud, it has hosted exclusive releases that defined the year, including Beyoncé’s Lemonade, Kanye West’s The Life of Pablo, and Rihanna’s ANTI. TIDAL aimed to elevate its brand beyond mere music streaming by organizing live events such as TIDAL 1015 at Barclays Center, Made In America, and performances featuring Ms. Lauryn Hill and Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def). The platform also secured exclusives within the fashion realm, highlighted by Rihanna’s FENTY x Puma collection and Kanye’s Yeezy Season 3. To commemorate these special moments, the TIDAL team created a recap video showcasing the year’s most unique and thrilling experiences.
