It’s been a full year since the groundbreaking album Voir Dire by rapper Earl Sweatshirt and legendary producer The Alchemist made waves on Gala Music. Released in August 2023 as an innovative collection of 11 unique NFT tracks, Voir Dire offered fans a new way to experience and own music. This collaboration not only pushed the boundaries of how albums could be released but also brought new opportunities for fans to support their favorite artists directly through blockchain technology.
While most of the tracks quickly sold out, a few gems remain available. These tracks—”27 Braids,” “My Brother, The Wind,” “All The Small Things,” and “Geb”—are still up for grabs, only while supplies last.
FINALLY ❕
Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist officially release their joint effort ‘Voir Dire’ pic.twitter.com/8plrtQvreV
Owning these NFTs doesn’t just give you a piece of music history; it also unlocks daily $MUSIC rewards, tying your ownership directly to the album’s ongoing popularity on the platform. With only a handful left, now is the time to secure your place in this unique musical journey before these tracks are gone forever.
But that’s not all…
Collectible Merch
For the true fans of Earl Sweatshirt & The Alchemist, the All Access Store offers exclusive experiences and collectible merchandise you won’t find anywhere else. Choose from an autographed album poster pictured (below), tees and hoodies to bring a piece of Voir Dire into your everyday life.
Don’t Miss Out – Listen and Collect Now!
Dive into the sounds of Voir Dire and experience this album in a whole new way. Whether you’re here to collect the last remaining tracks or grab some exclusive merch, the clock is ticking. Head over to Gala Music, listen now and become a part of this iconic release.
Play Music Coin and Start Earning $TREZ and $TGALA
While you’re jamming out to Voir Dire, why not start collecting rewards in our new Gala Music tap-for-rewards title, Music Coin.
Play Music Coin for free on mobile in our brand-new Telegram mini app. Upgrade and level up your journey to music stardom in this casual rewarding adventure. By referring new users, you’ll accumulate coins that will later convert into $TREZ and $TGALA (the TON version of $GALA). This is your chance to jump into the game and be part of the next big thing in digital music rewards.
Don’t wait—explore “Voir Dire,” secure those last tracks, and start your rise to musical glory with Music Coin today!
Gala Music and Death Row Records’ iconic fan favorite R&B Hip-hop queen is back with a very special release, dropping tomorrow, August 23rd at 1pm PT.
Jane Handcock’s new EP is entitled “A Few Sappy Songs,” containing 5 new NFT tracks that can be yours only while supplies last.
Jane Handcock is part of the original Gala Music artist crew, boasting a nice collection of 100% sold out tracks. Listen to each of them on Gala Music. 🎧
While previous Legacy Edition NFT tracks from Ms. Hancock were available in supplies ranging from 100 to 480 digital copies, you’ll only have access to 100 of each track from the new EP.
Early Access Sale
As with all returning Gala Music artist releases, users with Early Access will have the ability to purchase an hour before the public sale opens, starting at 12pm PT. To unlock Early Access, you must reach level 2 in Jane Handcock’s Loyalty Pool by locking your $MUSIC in support of the artist.
Please note that to ensure you meet eligibility requirements for the daily snapshot, you must unlock the benefit by 5pm PT on August 22nd.
“A Few Sappy Songs”
Track 1 “Melancholy Shit”
“A song about melancholy shit. I wrote it when I was sad.”
“A song about wanting to get away. I wrote it with my friend Ian Kelly after sitting in our retrospective thoughts. We wanted to fly away. We still do.”
This is yet another awesome opportunity to jump in and support the decentralized world of music and unlock regular rewards for yourself at the same time. As an NFT owner, you’ll get $MUSIC rewards daily based on the platform and app plays of your hosted tracks. If you also own and operate a Gala Music Jukebox Node, you can enhance the rewards even more by powering the Gala Music DePIN. 😎
Dropping tomorrow at 1pm PT, Gala Music is pleased to announce Precious Mac’s platform debut with “Good Vibes.”
The singer-songwriter’s powerful vocal skills are best known as the first runner-up in Nigerian Idol’s 8th Season, which ran from April through July 2023. Her soulful sounds captivated audiences and judges throughout the season.
Check out her performances of Shania Twain’s “From This Moment” and Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep.”
Precious Mac has a magnificent gift for vocal expression, which she uses in both original and cover songs to inspire and heal listeners throughout the world.
Good vibes is an Afrobeat/R&B song about love, positive energy and the desire to hold on to it for as long as possible. With sultry smooth vocals and melodies to linger for days… all mixed up in jiggy percussions and drum loops typically unique to Afrobeat sound.
This is your first opportunity to own a Precious Mac NFT on Gala Music. As listeners are exploring her unique Afrobeat sounds, owners will be prepared to share in her success with daily $MUSIC rewards based on platform plays of the track. Afrobeat is one of the fastest growing genres not only on Gala Music, but throughout the world, making this a perfect opportunity to support an emerging artist that shows the originality and diversity of decentralization in the music industry.
NFT supply of “Good Vibes” is limited to just 100 copies, available for public sale starting at 1pm PT only on Gala Music.
Listen to the track now and share a comment in the new Track Chat feature, available to every Gala Music account holder. Join us in wishing Precious Mac a warm welcome to our web3 music community!
We’re thrilled to announce that Nigeria’s energetic and acclaimed rapper, Fozter, is now part of the Gala Music family! Get ready to vibe to his debut track “Babylon Baddie,” dropping on August 20th at 1 pm PT.
“Babylon Baddie”
This dancehall party starter, complete with sexy, woven rap lyrics is sure to raise the temperature. Designed to make you move, “Babylon Babbie” captures the vibrant and dynamic spirit that Fozter brings to his music.
Hailing from Imo State, Nigeria, Fozter is more than just a rapper; he’s a lyricist with big dreams and a burning passion for his craft. Since stepping into the professional music scene in 2018, he has steadily been making a name for himself. His big break came in 2020 when his online freestyles began gaining traction, catching the attention of both Nigerian and international music legends.
In his own words, Fozter says, “I’m a little rapper with big dreams. I will take the world someday.” With his undeniable talent and drive, there’s no doubt that Fozter is on the path to achieving global success.
We invite the Gala Music community to give Fozter the warmest welcome possible. Let’s show him the love and support he deserves as he makes his debut on the platform. Don’t miss out on “Babylon Baddie” and the chance to be a part of Fozter’s journey from Nigeria’s rising star to a global sensation.
Get ready to experience the heat Fozter is bringing to the Gala Music ecosystem. Listen now and be part of the revolution as we continue to empower emerging artists from around the world.
Foster’s debut NFT drop happens on August 20th at 1pm PT, with only 100 reward enabled tracks available. As always, owners will receive $MUSIC rewards daily based on the platform success of the track. This is just one of the ways to collect rewards for participation in our decentralized world of music.
Listen to “Babylon Baddie” now and drop a comment in the new Track Chat feature!
Over the past couple decades, music has evolved as rapidly as technology itself, opening the gateway to a new world that musicians must navigate in order to sink or swim, often (and unfortunately) regardless of the outstanding quality of their art.
In this world, widely adopted platforms like Spotify have become the dominating force, offering artists a way to reach global audiences but often at the expense of fair compensation. With current streaming royalties averaging between $0.003 to $0.005 per stream, many musicians find themselves struggling to earn a living even despite millions of plays. Influenced by factors like the low-cost capabilities of AI production tools, the addition of audiobooks to its Premium membership tier and a corporate “bottom line” mentality that inherently undervalues artists, Spotify continues to devalue the artist’s share as 2024 marches on.
Many artists have simply had enough of Spotify. They know that when their heart and soul are poured into something that can inspire countless listeners, that inspiration should be valued accordingly.
Gala Music is pioneering a new era for artists, leveraging blockchain technology and the scalable power of GalChain. But why stop at enhanced artist earnings when you can also empower them to connect more deeply with their fans and jumpstart their careers?
Gala Music clocks in at around $0.01 per stream for artists, more than double what the same artist would receive from the most popular platform in the world.
From well-known published artists looking for a refresh to the numerous independent and emerging artists that fill the platform with life, diversity and individuality, Gala Music is a game changer.
Unlocking $MUSIC Rewards
At the heart of Gala Music’s ecosystem is the $MUSIC token, a utility token that transforms the way artists are rewarded for their work. Unlike traditional platforms, Gala Music ensures that artists are directly compensated in $MUSIC tokens every time their tracks are streamed. The rewards are further amplified when an artist’s NFT track is paired with a Jukebox Node and hosted on Gala Music’s Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN). Once this hosting is activated for a limited NFT track, the track’s owner and the powering Jukebox Node operator are also able to receive regular $MUSIC rewards based on that track’s success.
The community-powered approach to music streaming made possible by web3 creates several distinct ways to participate in the music economy of the future. As a listener, you can discover the latest music and listen for free to directly benefit artists, collectors and the operators who power the network. As a track collector, you can speculate and play a part in the discovery of new artists, then share in their success with tangible rewards. As a Jukebox Node operator, you can provide computing power to the network, hosting multiple tracks and sharing in all their daily rewards.
Artists sit at the forefront of this entire system, benefiting directly from all the incentivized actions that make Gala Music such a revolutionary streaming platform.
Artists, track owners and Jukebox Node operators all share in the distribution of $MUSIC rewards. The most significant beneficiary, however, is the artist. By hosting their music on Gala Music, artists gain access to multiple revenue streams that go beyond simple streaming royalties, including NFT sales, All Access Experience sales, direct tipping and Mystery Box sales.
The benefits of Gala Music’s model are already evident in the earnings of artists who have embraced the platform. Here are some real-world examples of how artists are thriving on Gala Music compared to traditional platforms like Spotify.
Anonymous Artist #1
Gross NFT Sales: $126,500
Streams: 232,000
Gala Music Streaming Income: $3,386
Equivalent Spotify Streaming Payout: $696
Total Earnings (excluding All Access and Tipping): $129,886
Highlight: One track alone made $14,000 in NFT sales.
Anonymous Artist #2
Gross NFT Sales: $310,000
Streams: 622,000
Gala Music Streaming Income: $6,791
Equivalent Spotify Streaming Payout: $1,866
Total Earnings (excluding All Access and Tipping): $316,791
Highlight: Two tracks generated $45,000 each in NFT sales.
Anonymous Artist #3
Gross NFT Sales: $48,000
Streams: 25,000
Gala Music Streaming Income: $1,091
Equivalent Spotify Streaming Payout: $75
Total Earnings (excluding All Access and Tipping): $49,091
Highlight: Each track averaged over $16,700 in NFT sales.
These figures illustrate a stark contrast between the earnings potential on Gala Music versus traditional streaming platforms. While Spotify’s payouts are minimal, Gala Music’s model enables artists to monetize their work significantly better, particularly through NFT sales and decentralized streaming.
Imagine what happens to these already impressive numbers once more people discover the benefit of decentralized music streaming.
Listeners Leaving Spotify
Spotify is already disappointing listeners on multiple levels, leading to what many previous Spotify users would call a mass exodus.
Gala Music not only enhances artist earnings but also deepens the connection between artists and their fans. Through offerings like the All Access Experience, artists can sell exclusive experiences, merchandise, and collectibles directly to their fans. Whether it’s a virtual studio session or a limited-edition autographed collectible, these experiences are unique to Gala Music and offer fans unprecedented access to their favorite artists.
A Revolution in Music Distribution
Gala Music is more than just a streaming platform. By utilizing blockchain technology and the $MUSIC token, Gala Music empowers artists to earn what they deserve and engage with their fans in meaningful ways. While the platform is still in its early stages, the success stories of artists already on board are a testament to its potential. As the platform grows and more listeners discover the benefits of web3 music, the future looks bright for artists who choose to join Gala Music.
For artists looking to break free from the constraints of traditional platforms, Gala Music offers a path to not only greater financial rewards but also creative freedom and deeper fan connections. The era of artist empowerment is here, and Gala Music is leading the way.
