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Netflix is reportedly getting into the music streaming game, and the industry is already buzzing some with excitement, others with straight-up skepticism.
Since the rumors started circulating, people behind the scenes have been talking. Some indie artists see a potential door opening. Others? They see a massive corporation looking for clever new ways to sidestep collection societies and lock creators into buyout-style deals that look great at first—until you read the fine print.
Which leads to the obvious question: Do we really need another music streaming platform? Like, for real?
Let’s be honest, we’re spoiled for choice. Spotify, Apple Music, Audiomack, YouTube Music, TIDAL, Deezer… the list goes on. Lack of platforms has never been the issue. The real issue? Most of these platforms aren’t built with artists in mind. We’re talking peanuts for royalties, murky payout structures, and contracts that overwhelmingly favor the platform over the creator.
So why does the industry keep building new apps instead of fixing what’s already broken?
Netflix’s angle, apparently, is integration. Imagine watching a series, hearing a track you love, and being able to access it immediately on Netflix’s own music platform no Shazam detour, no frantic Googling. Just seamless access to soundtracks within the same ecosystem.
Honestly, as a listener? That’s pretty slick. Can’t front.
But here’s the million dollar question: What’s in it for the artists?
And that’s where the concern kicks in. Is this move really about enhancing the music experience, or is Netflix quietly positioning itself to reduce licensing spend and bypass traditional collecting societies?
Let’s connect the dots. Netflix already pays to license music for its shows and films. If they also own the platform where that music lives, they could start controlling the entire pipeline. That opens the door to direct, one-off deals with artists deals that might seem lucrative upfront, but could quietly eliminate things like performance royalties or mechanical rights further down the road.
We’ve seen this movie before. Big tech steps into music with promises of exposure and innovation, only to build systems where the house always wins.
Now, I’m not saying Netflix is definitely heading in that direction. But if the industry has learned anything, it’s to pay close attention to how contracts are written and how royalties are calculated. Because if this ends up being another platform where artists get fractions of a penny per stream while Netflix pockets subscription revenue, what was the point?
That said, not everyone is wary. Some independent artists and smaller labels are genuinely curious hopeful, even. A new platform means potential new sync opportunities, especially if Netflix starts prioritizing music from its own originals. Imagine landing a placement in a hit show, and that same track lives natively on Netflix’s music service. That kind of synergy could bring real visibility.
But visibility doesn’t pay rent if the backend is broken.
Here’s my take, after years of watching this industry shift and reshift: let’s wait and see. We don’t have the full picture yet. Netflix hasn’t detailed how it plans to compensate artists, how it’ll work with labels and publishers, or whether it’ll honor existing agreements with collection societies.
What I will say, though loud and clear is that the music industry doesn’t need another platform. It needs platforms that treat artists like partners, not just content suppliers.
So I’ll leave it with you: Is Netflix entering music streaming a potential win for artists, or just another smart play for Netflix’s bottom line?
WIZKID & ASAKE — “JOGODO” records 1.33M streams on it fourth day of release surpassing 6.8M streams in total.
— It set the record as the African Song with the biggest fourth day streams on Spotify.
Fela Anikulapo will always be remembered as a great man, and his legacy will remain untarnished. However, this does not imply that others cannot also achieve greatness.
True leaders cultivate more leaders who will accomplish even greater things. Fela has profoundly impacted many of us, and that influence will endure for the next 2,000 years and beyond. 🪴
The best part of this Wizkid and Seun drama is, without a doubt, we now know that FC's ceaseless campaign of bitterness is endorsed from the top.
I've always suspected it, but I believed Wiz to be better than directly grooming and feeding a divisive horde. But he isn't.
This episode strips him of plausible deniability when they go on attacks against his colleagues, and destroy sacred altars in his name. It is what he wants.
I can't respect that. I can't respect formeting chaos using a monkey paw to do your dirty work.
A sharp contrast to Burna Boy who doesn't really put his 11 outsiders to task. He even kicks them.
That, I can respect.
@Tobipeter8 Tobi Peter, a pioneering Nigerian gospel DJ and worship revivalist presents:
“Gospel House 006” set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya in March 2026 🇰🇪
Stay tuned for the official announcement of the date and venue!