NEW YORK (AP) - A decade after publishing his memoir “Decoded,” Jay-Z is forming a more lasting partnership with the book industry.
Jay-Z’s ‘Roc Nation’ To Form Publishing Partnership With Random House Tidal has presented itself as the artist-friendly alternative to other music streamers, and Square says it will take that phenomenon further for musicians just as it has for businesses with its financial systems.ĪdJay-Z said in the statement that the “partnership will be a game-changer for many.” I look forward to all this new chapter has to offer!" Under the deal, Square will pay $297 million in cash and stock for Tidal, Jay-Z will be named to Square's board of directors, and he and other artists who currently own shares in Tidal will remain stakeholders. said Thursday that it has reached an agreement to acquire majority ownership of Tidal, the music streaming service partly owned by Jay-Z. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)SAN FRANCISCO – Financial technology company Square, Inc. says it has reached an agreement to acquire majority ownership of Tidal, the music streaming service partly owned by Jay-Z. to buy majority of Tidal and put Jay-Z on boardįILE - In this July 23, 2019, file photo, Jay-Z makes an announcement of the launch of Dream Chasers record label in joint venture with Roc Nation, at the Roc Nation headquarters in New York.Financial technology company Square, Inc.