We’re bringing back the weighted distribution from the most-popular DSP platform, Spotify! Now, fans are able to share in the success of an artist’s music beyond the Gala Music platform. This is a step in a positive direction of the gamified platform that taps into general music lovers’ instincts for listening, but rewards you with $MUSIC on our platform.
In this evolved distribution model, artists and track owners are able to benefit from tracks streamed on Spotify by being rewarded in $MUSIC. The $MUSIC token is at the heart of the Gala Music ecosystem. The better the artist’s track performs on Spotify, the more $MUSIC tokens track owners and artists receive. It’s a seamless integration that gives artists an even bigger incentive to promote their music everywhere.
Now, you will find a DSP general star rating based on total DSP listens compared to all other tracks on the Gala Music platform. To receive this portion of the distribution, a track must perform better than the bottom 35% of tracks listened on the Gala Music platform OR must perform better than the bottom 35% of DSP streams.
Track Earnings
Track earnings are now based on 1) platform listens (5x for exclusives will still be around) 2) $MUSIC held against an artist, and 3) the track DSP rating. Though this will reduce exclusive track owners earning, the bigger vision is more inclusive of encapsulating artists success holistically.
In conclusion
This re-integration brings us one percent closer to our overall goal of supporting creators and artists fairly and substantively. This also foreshadows an engaging and meaningful product development on the horizon for Gala Music aiming to revolutionize the way we consume music, support the artists whose music we hold dear to our hearts, and is all around a BLAST to participate in. As we continue building towards this vision, we have one thing to say …. Give us your best MIXTAPE title 😜
Step Into History with the World’s First Web3 Rap Battle
On February 8th, 2025, Gala Music will make history with Any Last Words?, the world’s first Web3 rap battle, in Los Angeles. This revolutionary event, hosted by rising Gala Music artist JP Cali Smoov, blends the raw intensity of battle rap with the cutting-edge technology of Web3, marking a new era for both hip-hop culture and digital entertainment.
Whether you’re attending in person with free tickets for Gala Music community members or joining the live stream exclusively on the Gala Music platform, this is a moment no hip-hop or Web3 enthusiast can afford to miss.
IT’S GOING DOWN 🎤 On Feb 8th at 6pm PT, Gala Music artist and winning battle rapper @JPCaliSmoov is bringing the Any Last Words? Rap Battle to our livestream!
Gala Music’s embrace of web3 technology is all about empowerment. Web3 gives artists greater control over their art and allows fans to actively participate in a decentralized music ecosystem. With rewards like $MUSIC tokens, collectibles and Jukebox Node shards, this event bridges the gap between music and technology like never before with one of the most impassioned and dedicated music lovers in the world: the Rap Battle community.
Everyone in the Gala Music community is invited to attend this awesome event, whether in person in LA or through the live stream on Gala Music. We are absolutely thrilled to extend this invitation for 100% free to all Gala Music account holders.
The evening will feature seven high-energy battles between top MCs from across the country, hosted by some of the biggest names in the scene:
Lush One from the No Jumper Podcast
Young Deji of Taylor Gang
Tone Bro of BlackCompass Media
Here’s the full battle lineup:
Real Deal vs. Cali Smoov
First Lady Flamez vs. RX
Sycksyllables vs. Chico
Deth The Kid vs. Dre Del Rey
Awthentic vs. Kamikaze
June Pz vs. Tr4
George Burns vs. Smoke N Boots
Attendees at the live event will also enjoy food vendors and a vibrant atmosphere that captures the spirit of hip-hop culture in Los Angeles.
Battle Rap: A Deeply Rooted Community
JP Cali Smoov shared his thoughts on the rich history of battle rap and its importance to the hip-hop community:
“People have been battle rapping forever, even if you trace back to like the ancient poets in Greek Mythology… to spoken word days where people were competing with slam poetry. People got on street corners and made it more of a grittier thing, where they were betting money and really battling it out.”
Battle rap is more than just a competition; it’s an art form with deep cultural roots that date back centuries. As JP explains, its modern iteration owes much to platforms like YouTube and the DVD era, which brought this underground scene to a wider audience:
“When YouTube came out, it kind of generalized it and made everybody able to see what it is. People started throwing battle rap events and more competitions, and the DVD era was really big for battle rap. The culture has just been growing since then.”
But above all, battle rap is about community:
“It’s like a niche market, a niche culture in hip-hop. The community is very tight-knit. We all look at each other like family. I support every battle rapper when they do other endeavors, and they support each other too.”
This spirit of collaboration and respect is at the heart of Any Last Words?, making it the perfect event to showcase the power of community in both hip-hop and Web3.
The Battle Box: Exclusive Rewards for Gala Music Fans
Leading up to this historic event, a special Mystery Box called The Battle Box is nowavailable for a limited time. This web3-powered drop gives fans access to exclusive rewards that elevate their experience within the Gala Music ecosystem.
Each $4.99 Battle Box contains three prizes drawn from a diverse pool, including:
Exclusive tracks:
“Big Difference (freestyle)” by JP Cali Smoov
“Acid Rap” by JP Cali Smoov
“Cali Smoov vs Mike G of Odd Future (The Walk Down)” by JP Cali Smoov
“Living Legend” by JP Cali Smoov
First Lady Flamez vs. Hurricane Du (The Walk Down) by The Walk Down
Awthentic vs. Lady Caution (The Walk Down) by The Walk Down
Deth the kid vs. Lu Castro (The Walk Down) by The Walk Down
Nu Jerzey Twork vs. Fire Da Misfit (The Walk Down) by The Walk Down
T-Rex vs. Wise (The Walk Down) by The Walk Down
$MUSIC tokens to grow your collection
$GALA tokens to use throughout the GalaChain ecosystem
FAME Tokens to unlock the Road to Fame
Collectible Gala Music NFTs
Every purchase of The Battle Box will automatically enter you into a drawing for one of three exclusive signed tees from each of the battle opponents from the Any Last Words? Battle
Whether you’re a die-hard hip-hop fan or a Gala Music enthusiast, the Battle Box offers something for everyone.
Be part of the future of music and technology with Any Last Words?. Secure your free ticket for the in-person event in Los Angeles, snag a Mystery Box now and tune into the live stream on February 8th to witness the world’s first Web3 rap battle.
Join us as we bring it into the web3 world and take it to the next level.
Mark your calendars and get ready to be part of history 👇
Saturday, February 8th – Any Last Words? live rap battle event
Ask any musician. The road to fame is a bumpy and unpredictable road. Its terrain is rough and its obstacles are numerous. Still, countless creators and performers have walked this path and emerged into the spotlit stage where it leads, reaching their desired success.
With this latest exciting piece of Gala Music web3 gamification, every Mystery Box purchaser can unlock their own personal tour of the Road to Fame, with multiple chances to enhance the Mystery Box experience with incredible rewards and prizes.
Walking the Road of Fame
Opening Mystery Boxes is already a community favorite adventure for Gala Music users, giving them limited opportunities to score awesome and rare prizes like event passes, special track NFTs, exclusive merch, $GALA, $MUSIC or even Jukebox Nodes.
The Mystery Box is one of our favorite ways to partner with leading Gala Music artists while offering the community a new gamified product with varying value and a fun collectible experience.
How It Works
The Road to Fame is a new way for users to unlock additional rewards using $MUSIC, the official utility and reward token of Gala Music.
The Road to Fame
From now on, whenever you purchase an eligible Mystery Box (or become eligible through the alternative method of entry), you’ll be presented with a new option to enter the Road to Fame.
Use some $MUSIC to enter the Road to Fame, spinning the wheel to begin advancing through stages with chances to win additional Mystery Box prizes that cannot be bought. These special Mystery Boxes could contain many things (currently NFT tracks, Jukebox Node shards and varying amounts of $MUSIC).
The road begins with a Warm Up and progresses through levels with increasing $MUSIC costs and rewards for each level: Headliner, Backstage and finally, Hall of Fame.
There are 4 possible outcomes every time you spin the Road to Fame Wheel:
SMALL WIN: Unlock the lesser of two Mystery Box rewards for that level!
BIG WIN: Unlock the greater of two Mystery Box rewards for that level!
RESPIN: You get a free respin!
BOW OUT: Your road ends but you get FAME. Better luck next time!
*FAME are non-transferable points that can be collected and used to enter the Road to Fame even without purchasing a qualifying Mystery Box.
When you purchase any participating item or enter through an alternative method of entry, you’ll have a one-time opportunity to enter the Road of Fame, no matter what method of entry was used.
Do you have what it takes to walk the Road to Fame? Find out now by purchasing (or participating through the alternative entry method) an eligible Mystery Box from Gala Music. 😎
Pass the Discounts, Please! Gala Black Friday Deals and Specials
Another year and so much to be thankful for. As we head into the last weeks of 2024, we wanted to offer a slew of awesome deals for you, our amazing Gala community, to enjoy!
There’s a lot going on, but below we’ll outline all the doorbusters (no, that’s not right. Screenbusters? 🤔) coming to you and how you can get the most out of your budget this Black Friday!
Champions Arena
Bonus Gems from packs: Gem Pack VI and Gem Pack VII will reward double gems on purchase for a limited time!
This bonus is limited to one purchase per account for each pack.
Magic Stone Bundle: 30% off within the in-app store!
BONUS: Purchase at least $500 of items within Champions Arena between November 26th at 6pm PT and December 9th at 6pm PT and get the following as a bonus after the event!
Legendary Jia (non-NFT), Legendary Champion Box and a Legendary Equipment Box!
Special Limited Burn Sale: 10 Legendary Devi & Stan for sale on the Gala Store. All $GALA spent for these items will be burnt, which will qualify the buyer for extra tickets in the Epic $GALA Sweepstakes!
In Mirandus we’re rolling out two brand new in-game pets! The Pet Hawk and Pet Phoenix will be available this weekend for the first time, and they’ll both be listed at a temporary 10% discount! These discounts will kick in pm Wednesday, November 27th at 11am PT and run through Monday, December 3rd at 11am PT!
All $GALA used to purchase items for Mirandus is burned, meaning you’ll end up with extra tickets for the Epic $GALA Sweepstakes!
Eternal Paradox
Grants and Emblems: From Wednesday, November 27th at 6pm PT to Monday, December 3rd at 6pm PT Land Grants and Immortal Emblems will be discounted 40% in the Gala Games Store.
Discount Coupons: On Wednesday. November 26th at 6pm PT, all players will receive a 30% discount coupon for in-app purchases with gems.On November 27th at 6pm PT, all players will receive another 50% off coupon. These will both be usable for 24 hours from when they are received only!
Discounted $GALA options: From Wednesday, November 27th at 6pm PT to Monday, December 3rd at 6pm, some of the biggest items in the Eternal Paradox Store will have $GALA temporarily added as a payment option, with a 70% discount for any purchases made with $GALA!
From Wednesday, November 27th to Tuesday, December 3rd, four of the biggest fan-favorite NFTs will be discounted 30% with any available payment method to celebrate!
Specialty Coffee Cart
Sand Castle
Crystal Sanctum
Boxing Facility (Epic)
All $GALA used to purchase items for Common Ground World is burned, meaning you’ll end up with extra tickets for the Epic $GALA Sweepstakes!
VEXI has a load of new festive costumes and ProtoVEXI marked down for the holiday season! The following packages will be available for a 30% discount
Cobber Costume and VEXI Bundle
Gobbles Costume and VEXI Bundle
Stuffles Costume and VEXI Bundle
The GOAT Costume and VEXI Bundle
In addition to the above sweet deals, there will be a 50% discount on a special ‘Get Them All VEXI Box’ that will get you all the newest super-festive skins!
All $GALA used to purchase items for VEXI is burned, meaning you’ll end up with extra tickets for the Epic $GALA Sweepstakes!
On Thursday, December 5th, we’re closing out this awesome year with one explosive evening event bringing a unique fusion of Latin beats and web3 magic to Miami’s vibrant art community.
Celebrating Art Basel
This $MUSIC Oasis event also falls on the eve of Miami’s weekend-long celebration of the iconic international art fair, Art Basel. This event originated in Basel, Switzerland in 1970 and has since become a multi-location annual festival that strengthens and celebrates cultural, artistic and creator communities around the world. For the last 22 years, Art Basel Miami Beach has become a powerhouse cultural event that brings artists, creators and innovators together each year for an amazing weekend. This year’s fair is happening at the Miami Beach Convention Center from December 6-8.
Our exclusive $MUSIC Oasis event is happening on the eve of the fair, at a private location in North Miami from 7-11pm ET, featuring famous Latin artists and special live performances by Domino Saints ft. Mr. Pauer and DJ Nameless.
While $MUSIC Oasis has no direct affiliation to Art Basel Miami, we’re taking the opportunity to bring our web3-centric community together in honor of this incredible event, kicking off an unforgettable Miami weekend.
Event Highlights
Where: Undisclosed location in North Miami When: December 5, 2024, 7-11pm ET Entry: Available to all 305 Latin Edition PINK PA$$ holders (previous PINK PA$$ editions not included)
This limited-capacity event is designed to elevate and celebrate the intersection of Latin music and web3 innovation. By hosting artists, fans, tech innovators and media, Gala Music aims to showcase how decentralized music offers new avenues for creativity, fan connection and artist empowerment.
Over the past year, we have demonstrated the power of web3 to elevate music careers for both emerging and established artists, no matter the genre. As the popularity of Latin music continues to sweep the globe, Gala Music has emerged at the cutting edge of decentralized music to empower our ever-growing catalog of amazing Latin artists.
Guests will enjoy a special performance from Domino Saints with special guest Mr. Pauer – The Miami-based Latin “Pop duo with an island edge” will be joined by Latin Electronica pioneering producer Toto Gonzalez, known worldwide as Mr. Pauer, for a performance packed with dance-ready beats and powerful vocals. Check out Domino Saints’ Billboard page to learn more.
Guests will also enjoy beats from Dominican Republic born and LA-based DJ Nameless, bringing a genre-defying sense of cultural fusion flair to the party. 💿
Event Exclusives
In addition to electrifying performances, Gala Music will feature at this event its first annual Gala Music Awards, honoring artists for their pioneering roles in the rise of decentralized music.
As part of this unforgettable Gala Music party, guests can expect:
Food & drink
Special artists appearances
Meet & Greets with Artists and Gala Music team members
Sneak Peeks at Gala Music’s latest plans & vision for 2025
Anyone with a 305 Latin Edition PINK PA$$ can attend this event
Unlock event access with this special new edition of the PINK PA$$, available now for a limited time only through the 305 Latin Edition Mystery Box.
Owners of the 305 Latin Edition PINK PA$$ will receive an email following their purchase with location details.
PINK PA$$ owners will be expected to confirm ownership or provide their email address at the door to confirm eligibility for entry.
Inside the Box
Every 305 Latin Edition Mystery Box contains a new PINK PA$$ to unlock access to $MUSIC Oasis: 305 Latin Edition and other future TBA Gala Music live events.
As a special bonus, the first 500 unique purchasers will receive 35 XP Dollars, for use on event ticket purchases at xp.xyz.* Additionally, your box will contain additional prizes from the following list:
1 of 2 NFT tracks by BRRAY
Domino Saints NFT track
A Gala Music “Mega Pass” to access ALL 2025 Gala Music events
Varying amounts of $MUSIC
Hot Gala Summer Merch Pack
*This is part of an exciting new strategic partnership with our friends at XP: “Tickets the way they should be.” Look for more XP opportunities and updates coming soon!
Keep your eyes on Gala Music socials and the Discord community for updates, and secure your place in Miami to experience Gala Music’s next evolution in music and blockchain.
This December, discover what it means to elevate Latin music on the blockchain with the power of GalaChain.
