On Tuesday, netizens on Twitter used the platform to express their outrage at Spotify removing Zee Music albums that include best-selling singles from films like Kalank, Kedarnath, & more. The issue, which is now reported to be due to licensing dispute, has prompted Twitter users to wonder why they bought Spotify Premium membership if they are not able to hear some hum-worthy tunes.

Music fans in India were left disappointed after Spotify removed Zee Music Company’s entire catalog from its platform due to a failed renewal of their licensing agreement. The move means that some of the most popular Bollywood soundtracks, including the number one song on Spotify in India for the past two weeks, “Apna Bana Le” from the movie “Bhediya,” are no longer available on the platform.

Zee Music, which has a massive subscriber base of 93.6 million on YouTube, had previously cut ties with Gaana earlier in 2022 before the audio-streaming platform became a subscription-only service. As one of India’s largest domestic record labels, Zee Music’s catalog also includes the soundtracks to hit Bollywood films such as “Veere Di Wedding” and “Gully Boy,” which fans are now unable to access on Spotify.

In a statement, Spotify said that it has tried to find creative ways to strike a deal with Zee Music and that negotiations are ongoing.

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1. The Facts of the Matter
2. Zee Music Albums That Are Unavailable on Spotify
3. What has Spotify Said?
4. Netizens Remain Infuriated Over Spotify-Zee Music Dispute

The Facts of the Matter

Spotify, the world’s most popular audio streaming platform, has recently made a controversial move by pulling a significant number of popular albums from its platform, including some of the bestselling Bollywood soundtracks, much to the dismay of music lovers, including those who pay for a Spotify Premium subscription.

The removal of albums from Indian record label Zee Music Company, which had a massive following on Spotify, has caused an uproar on social media platforms, with many fans expressing their frustration and anger at the loss of their favorite songs.

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Zee Music Albums That Are Unavailable on Spotify

Spotify, the world’s leading audio streaming platform, has sparked outrage among music lovers in India after hundreds of Bollywood songs were removed from its library due to a failed licensing agreement with Zee Music Company, one of the country’s biggest record labels.

The disappearance of the label’s catalogue from Spotify means that some of the most popular songs, including the chart-topping hit “Apna Bana Le” from the 2022 film Bhediya, have vanished from the platform.

In addition, several soul-stirring soundtrack albums, including 3 Idiots, 83, Gully Boy, Andhadhun, Raazi, Raees, and many, many more, remain unavailable to Spotify users, as of the time publishing this article.

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What has Spotify Said?

Amid all the confusion surrounding the development, Spotify broke its silence, and issued a statement.

“Spotify and Zee Music have been unable to reach a licensing agreement. Throughout these negotiations, Spotify has tried to find creative ways to strike a deal with Zee Music and will continue our good faith negotiations in hopes of finding a mutually agreeable solution soon,” the statement, as quoted by Billboard said.

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Netizens Remain Infuriated Over Spotify-Zee Music Dispute

 

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