You can check out one of Sprint’s video teasers for the album below. For additional terms and details, go to.
According to Tidal, this means Sprint will pay off your balances on your existing wireless contract and provide a free new phone. Caught Their Eyes (featuring Frank Ocean)įor those who aren’t Sprint customers, but still want to participate in this offer, you can switch to Sprint and become part of the company’s “Clean Slate” program.
“We’re giving customers an incredible opportunity to be among the first to experience new album 4:44,” says Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure, “Our loyal, existing customers, and customers who switch to Sprint, can experience the album exclusively, plus access a complimentary six-month trial of TIDAL HiFi, giving them access to content they can’t get anywhere else.” Check out the official tracklist for the album below.Ĥ. This means anyone with a Sprint phone will receive an invitation to become a Tidal member for six complimentary months, during which they will have access to 4:44 and the rest of the platform’s catalogue of over 48.5 million songs. In addition to the free trial, the album will also be available to those who are Sprint customers. If you don’t wish to continue their subscription, all you need to do is cancel before your trial has expired, and you will not be charged. If you didn't start a Tidal subscription before June 26, you can't stream the album. Unfortunately, as Pitchfork reported, brand-new Tidal subscribers may not be able to listen to 4:44.
Tidal subscriptions, which give access to 46 million songs, cost 9.99 to 19.99 per month, and can be tested out for free during a 30-day trial period. By signing up for either trial, you will be able to stream the new album. The album is also available on Tidal, the music streaming service owned by Jay Z and other artists. The second costs $19.99 a month and includes lossless audio quality, along with “expertly curated” features. The first trial costs $9.99 a month and includes standard audio quality and minimal features. Tidal offers two free trial plans on their site, both of which come with a 30 day trial. Fortunately, for those who don’t have a subscription, there are still a few different ways to stream the album instantly. Variety reports that it will eventually be released on platforms like Spotify or Apple Music, but it looks as though that won’t be for a couple weeks. On the heels of his induction into the songwriter’s hall of fame, Jay-Z has released his new album 4:44 and fans are justifiably thrilled. But how can you stream it online?Īccording to Tidal’s official website, the album is exclusively available on Tidal. But considering Jay’s unorthodox and inventive marketing acumen, it’s a good bet to assume that this is far from the end of the 4:44 hype plan.Jay-Z performs during TIDAL X: 1020 Amplified on October 20, 2015.
Other than rumors that Jay Z has been working with producers Zaytoven and Swizz Beatz over the past several months, there is still not much known about the actual music on the album. The reason for Tidal’s heavy involvement in the advertising buzz behind 4:44 is now confirmed: the album will be exclusively released to customers of Tidal and cell phone carrier Sprint. It’s the first offering of its kind since Sprint acquired 33% of Jay Z’s music streaming service in January as part of a partnership that included access to the app’s exclusive music content for the carrier’s customers. Here’s a 30 second clip of what’s to come:
The streaming service has also been sharing videos on YouTube featuring actors Mahershala Ali, Lupita Nyong’o and Danny Glover for the past few weeks, hinting that the album may have an extensive visual component. Just like Magna Carta…Holy Grail, which was initially made available via a specially designed mobile app for Samsung customers, 4:44 will have a similarly unorthodox rollout. Jay’s streaming service, Tidal, has been teasing this announcement for weeks, plastering nondescript 4:44 ads all over popular hip-hop sites and even installing massive billboards in major metropolitan areas. The new album is Jay’s first since 2013’s Magna Carta…Holy Grail. Hip hop icon and all-around entertainment industry heavyweight Jay Z has announced the upcoming release of a brand new studio album, 4:44, on June 30th.