Amazon Music
Amazon Music is a music streaming platform and online music store operated by Amazon. Launched in 2007, it offers a variety of music streaming services, including Amazon Music Unlimited, Prime Music, and Amazon Music HD. The service is available in multiple countries and provides access to millions of songs and thousands of playlists and stations.
History[edit | edit source]
Amazon Music was first introduced as Amazon MP3 in September 2007. It was one of the first online music stores to sell music without digital rights management (DRM) from the four major music labels. In 2016, Amazon launched Amazon Music Unlimited, a full-catalog streaming service to compete with other services like Spotify and Apple Music.
Services[edit | edit source]
Amazon Music offers several tiers of service:
- Amazon Music Free: A free, ad-supported tier that provides access to a limited selection of playlists and stations.
- Prime Music: Included with an Amazon Prime subscription, offering access to over two million songs and thousands of playlists and stations.
- Amazon Music Unlimited: A premium subscription service that provides access to a full catalog of over 70 million songs, including new releases and exclusive content.
- Amazon Music HD: An upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited that offers high-definition and ultra-high-definition streaming quality.
Features[edit | edit source]
Amazon Music includes several features designed to enhance the user experience:
- Alexa Integration: Users can control playback and request songs using Amazon Alexa-enabled devices.
- Offline Listening: Subscribers can download songs, albums, and playlists for offline listening.
- Curated Playlists and Stations: Amazon Music offers a wide range of curated playlists and stations tailored to different genres, moods, and activities.
- X-Ray Lyrics: Provides synchronized lyrics for many songs, allowing users to follow along with the music.
Availability[edit | edit source]
Amazon Music is available on various platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Amazon Echo devices. It can also be accessed through web browsers.
Competitors[edit | edit source]
Amazon Music competes with several other music streaming services, including:
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