Summer is our favorite time of the year. It’s time for concerts, festivals, camping and living life to the fullest. And the music. It’s all about the music. We’ve got some awesome and exciting drops scheduled this week to finish out Pride Month strong, and this is only the beginning of our Hot Gala Summer, so get ready!
Make Way for Macy Gray
Superstar Macy Gray first landed on Gala Music last week, dropping the self-empowering collaborative anthem “I AM” alongside Big Freedia. The NFT is still available while supplies last!
As a special bonus… a Gala Music exclusive Paul Oakenfold remix track drops today at 1pm PT. You’ll only find this one on Gala Music!
Get ready for a HAWT Gala Summer with LaGanja Estranja. “Hawt” was produced by GEKKO with vocal production by Gala Music fan favorite Krysta Youngs, who teamed up with Laganja Estranja to capture the musical spirit of the LGBTQIA+ community. Look for the track drop on Thursday, June 20th!
After selling out her Gala Music debut track with “Wrap Me in Ribbon,” the multitalented Sazi is back for more. Who said breakup songs have to be sad? Join Sazi as she captures the elusive joy of ending a relationship with “Dead Sea,” dropped on June 17th.
Following May’s drop of her debut Gala Music track with “King Me,” Kimera G is dropping a new hyper chill hip hop experience with “Blindspot.” Join her as she exposes our continual tendency to choose paths that lead to pain, with dark bedroom vibes. Listen to “Blindspot” now and snag the NFT on Tuesday afternoon.
Each $4.99 NxWorries Mystery Box has multiple chances to win prizes like $MUSIC, merch, Jukebox Nodes, exclusive NFT tracks or even VIP access to a NxWorries live listening experience! Boxes are available now for a limited time.
When you own Gala Music NFTs, you can pair them with an active Jukebox Node to host them on the decentralized Gala Music network, unlocking daily $MUSIC rewards that you can use all over the platform!
If you’re looking to get even more from Gala Music, consider becoming a Jukebox Node operator yourself. It’s as simple as purchasing a license, then setting it up. Each Jukebox Node starts with the ability to share in the $MUSIC rewards of 10 hosted tracks each day!
We’re thrilled to launch the NxWorries Mystery Box, a special collaboration between Gala Music and the dynamic duo NxWorries, featuring Grammy winner Anderson .Paak and producer Knxwledge. Originally announced last week as we started an epic LA popup event with NxWorries and Stones Throw Records, this exclusive offering celebrates the newly launched “Why Lawd?,” following its physical release last Friday from Stones Throw Records.
Pick up as many NxWorries Mystery Boxes as you want now for $4.99 each. The more you get, the more you’ll multiply your chances to win!
This Gala Music exclusive remix of “Daydreaming” is available only through the NxWorries Mystery Box and is a limited-time offer. Don’t miss your chance to own this special Gala Music exclusive NFT track and enjoy the potential $MUSIC rewards that come with it.
You can listen now to the exclusive “Daydreaming” remix, but you can’t get it anywhere but the NxWorries Mystery Box.
How to Get Yours
Head over to Gala Music now and secure your NxWorries Mystery Box while supplies last. Celebrate the launch of “Why Lawd?” in style and be part of this extraordinary musical experience.
If this is your first time opening a Gala Music Mystery Box, just view the unopened box in your inventory and open it directly through your collection page!
Tomorrow, June 7th, Gala Music is thrilled to present another special dual track drop from award-winning cinematic composer Adrien Prevost. Following the previous success of his six tracks for the Gala Film series RZR, created by David Bianchi, Adrien returns to debut a brand new artist profile of his own with two mesmerizing tracks from the RZR days: “Ghost” and “Night Chase.“
Previous RZR Drops
Check out the official RZR soundtracks created by Adrien Prevost for the series here:
“Ghost” is one of the Lost Tracks written during the creation of the RZR series. Adrien Prevost has crafted a pulsing electronic piece with minimal rhythm elements, creating a slow burn that paints a cinematic, futuristic landscape. This track showcases Adrien’s talent for evoking powerful imagery through music.
“Night Chase” is an electro track that Adrien wrote alongside his work on the RZR series. It explores different musical directions and stands out as one of his favorite “lost tracks.” Adrien is excited to share this energetic and immersive piece with the Gala Music community.
Adrien Prevost is a French/American film composer based in Los Angeles, renowned for his collaborations with major studios such as Disney, Amazon, Universal, AMC, and Focus Features. In 2023, Adrien composed the music for RZR, a dystopian series produced by Gala and E3 productions. Concurrently, he scored Disney Treasure for Disney Imagineering. Currently, Adrien is preparing for two feature films that are currently in production.
Track Availability
Both “Ghost” and “Night Chase” will have 100 reward-enabled copies available for sale. The presale begins at 12pm PT, with the open sale starting at 1pm PT on June 7th. Don’t miss this opportunity to own these exclusive tracks and support Adrien Prevost’s incredible work.
Stay tuned to Gala Music for more exciting releases and updates!
Gala Music is a new way of looking at music that elevates the careers of artists while empowering the experiences of the fans who make it happen. This game-changing rework of the music industry wouldn’t be possible without the creation of a secure and sustainable economy, unlocking the door to real ownership and real rewards. That’s where $MUSIC comes in, powered by GalaChain.
A World of Tokens
No matter where you look in the web3 world, you’ll find a plethora of tokens. Whether fungible (each token is the same as every other token) like Bitcoin or non-fungible (each token is uniquely identified) like a Gala Music track NFT, these gamified representations of digital property have staked a massive claim in the future of the internet.
Because tokens In web3 are always tied to smart contracts, a token is defined by what it represents and what it does. This is why nearly every blockchain-based project out there has a token of its own, created on a blockchain with custom specs that perfectly fit the situation. Basically, $MUSIC was built for music, created to fuel the Gala Music ecosystem for artists, fans, collectors, record labels and more.
What is $MUSIC?
Whenever you see the word with the $ and all capital letters, there’s a good chance it’s referring to the core ecosystem token of Gala Music. We think of $MUSIC mainly as a utility token because its economy is primarily driven by what it does. However, when categorizing the different types of tokens in web3, you’ll find that $MUSIC falls into multiple categories.
$MUSIC is a Utility Token, used to access and utilize the services offered by the platform. They can be spent in the ecosystem’s All Access store, locked to show support for artists, and used to incentivize ecosystem growth. For instance, the $MUSIC token within the Gala Music ecosystem can be used to purchase music tracks, concert passes, merchandise, and more.
$MUSIC is a Reward Token, distributed as rewards for specific actions or participation within the ecosystem. For example, in the Gala Music ecosystem, users can collect $MUSIC tokens for a variety of actions based on their platform engagement, as well as the popularity of owned and hosted tracks.
Governance Tokens give holders the right to participate in the decision-making processes of the platform. Holders can vote on changes, upgrades, or any other decision that affects the ecosystem’s future. While not explicitly detailed in the Gala Music Whitepaper, governance tokens are common in many web3 projects to ensure community-driven development. In the future of Gala Music, governance functions will eventually be added to the $MUSIC token, allowing holders to contribute to ecosystem decisions based on their $MUSIC held.
Security Tokens represent ownership of an asset, and are subject to federal securities regulations. They often represent stakes in a company, real estate, or other assets and offer dividends or profit-sharing. $MUSIC is NOT a security token, nor is ownership of $MUSIC an investment of any kind.
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are unique tokens representing ownership of a specific item or piece of content, often used in the music and art industries. Within Gala Music, tracks and All Access Experiences are often sold as NFTs, allowing fans to own a piece of their favorite artist’s work and share in the success. $MUSIC itself is considered a fungible token, meaning that a $MUSIC token is indistinguishable from any other $MUSIC token in terms of its use (similar to a US dollar).
Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies pegged to a stable asset, such as the US dollar or gold, in order to minimize price volatility. They are typically used within ecosystems to facilitate transactions without the risk of significant value fluctuations. Examples of stablecoins include USD-T(Tether) and USDC (US Dollar Coin).
As a cryptocurrency that can be held on either GalaChain or Ethereum, $MUSIC can be obtained by trading on a variety of exchanges where it is listed.
On GalaSwap, users can swap other GalaChain minted tokens (such as $GALA) directly for $MUSIC with no need to bridge tokens to Ethereum and navigate an external exchange. Simply log in with your Gala account credentials and you’re free to create and accept swaps at any time.
On Ethereum, you’ll find a list of $MUSIC markets at on CoinMarketCap along with the exchange pairings offered at those exchanges. Keep in mind that not all exchanges are legally accessible by residents of all countries, so be sure to check on your local and federal regulations before using a cryptocurrency exchange.
$MUSIC Rewards
$MUSIC is first introduced into circulation as rewards to artists, listeners, owners and Jukebox Node operators.
For Artists: One of the primary ways that artists benefit from producing their music with us is the generation of $MUSIC. $MUSIC generated based on platform and app popularity is entirely in addition to the 70% revenue share Gala Music artists enjoy from NFT track sales.
For Listeners: Even free users of the platform and app can stack $MUSIC rewards for simple actions like listening to new music on a daily basis, interacting with live events, sharing their favorite artists with friends and more. Part of the new $MUSIC generated each day into the ecosystem is reserved for what the Whitepaper calls “ecosystem supporting activities,” empowering fans to become superfans and build a collection in the process.
For Track Owners: Collecting reward enabled NFT tracks with Gala Music is a fantastic way to start gathering $MUSIC rewards, especially if you’re picking the most popular tracks and snagging digital copies before they sell out. Simply host your owned tracks by pairing them with active Jukebox Nodes to enable daily rewards based on their plays. The more plays each day for your track, the more $MUSIC you’ll get.
For Jukebox Node Operators: When you’re ready to become a real force in the decentralized world of music, you may decide to get licensed to operate a Jukebox Node. It’s easier than it sounds (your computer does the hard work), and without Jukebox Nodes forming our DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network), none of this would be possible. As such, Jukebox Node operators are rewarded accordingly, sharing in rewards from 10+ hosted NFT tracks at a time.
Using $MUSIC
This is where it gets really exciting: Spending those rewards. Everything sold on Gala Music can be purchased for $MUSIC, from the latest Mystery Boxes and All Access Experiences to NFT tracks, exclusive merch and Jukebox Nodes.
Most items can only be purchased for $MUSIC, so it’s a good idea to hold onto some if you want to be ready for the next drop.
Tipping Artists Directly
This is exactly what it sounds like. One of the most impactful things you can do for an artist whose music you enjoy is give them a tip. Gala Music makes it easy to send some $MUSIC to artists of your choice, letting them know how much you appreciate what they do.
Holding $MUSIC to Support Artists
At Gala, even the $MUSIC you’re holding can be put to use while you’re holding it. Using the Loyalty Pools program, you can lock in specific amounts of $MUSIC to support specific artists, directly aiding in their rise to the top and unlocking exclusive access benefits for yourself. Each of the (nearly 200 at time of writing this) Gala Music artists is invited to offer special benefits for loyalty support in the form of locked tokens, including special Discord community access, VIP concerts, early sale access, discounted track prices and more.
Gala Music proudly presents the latest track from returning artist Ryan V, titled “New York City In A Day,” dropping tomorrow (June 4th) at 1pm PT. Level 2 $MUSIC supporters of Ryan V’s Loyalty Pool will enjoy presale access starting at 12pm PT and a 5% discount on the track!
This marks Ryan V’s 6th NFT track on Gala Music, with several of his previous releases still available while supplies last. Check out his other tracks at the links below!
“New York City In A Day” is a captivating piece inspired by Ryan’s first international journey to New York City. Spending an entire day and night in transit, Ryan was enchanted by the city’s vibrant energy, which he has masterfully captured in this song. Utilizing an alternate open tuning on the acoustic guitar to evoke a sense of movement, Ryan has also incorporated strings to enhance the song’s cinematic feel. This long-awaited track is now ready for its exclusive release on Gala Music.
Listen to “New York City in a Day” now on Gala Music
Artist Bio
Ryan V, formerly the lead vocalist of the South African band “The Waiting Room,” is now a singer/songwriter based in Cape Town. Following early success between 2006 and 2008, Ryan took a hiatus from music but returned with his solo single “Hope” in January 2023, which hit #1 on Radio Laeveld. The challenges of the 2020s, including the lockdowns, reignited his passion for music. Ryan now channels his thoughts, fears, victories, and challenges into his songs, sharing his journey and inspiring others. He is excited for the future and thrilled that his children can witness him living his dream.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This
This Signature Edition is limited to just 100 copies, ensuring scarcity and a solid flow of $MUSIC rewards for any owners who host their tracks by pairing them with active Gala Music Jukebox Nodes.
This track was part of the first generation of tracks voted into the platform directly by the community through the new NextUp feature that puts the fans in control of what’s coming next. Everybody gets to vote, and new votes are live each and every week!
