# The Life of Pablo is a Tidal exclusive because Kanye West is in debt (HT Tech) > Kanye West took to Twitter to make the announcement that his latest album — The Life of Pablo — will never be on Apple or on sale. The only way to access his music will be on Jay Z’s Tidal — a subscription-based music steaming service that claims to pay the highest royalty to artists # The Life of Pablo is a Tidal exclusive because Kanye West is in debt ## Kanye West took to Twitter to make the announcement that his latest album — The Life of Pablo — will never be on Apple or on sale. The only way to access his music will be on Jay Z’s Tidal — a subscription-based music steaming service that claims to pay the highest royalty to artists Feb 16 2016, 13:31 IST ![Follow on Facebook](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/follow-us-facebook.png) ![Follow on Facebook](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/follow-us-facebook-hover.png) ![Share](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/Share.png) ![Share](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/Shareclicked.png) ![Share on WhatsApp](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/whatsapp.png) ![Share on WhatsApp](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/whatsapp-hover.png) ![Share on Twitter](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/twitter.png) ![Share on Twitter](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/twitter-hover.png) ![Share on Facebook](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/facebook.png) ![Share on Facebook](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/facebook-hover.png) ![Bookmark](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/Bookmark.png) ![Bookmarked](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/Bookmarked.png) ![image caption](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/rf/image_size_800x600/HT/p2/2016/02/16/Pictures/_ed1cc4fc-d46e-11e5-b369-6a1e536aef0c.jpg) Kanye West also tweeted to Larry Page but as usual, didn’t use ‘@’ because he’s sure the tweet will reach him without it (Tidal) ![Author Photo](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/HTTech-new-circle-logo.png) ### By SANSHEY BISWAS Kanye West took to Twitter to make the announcement that his latest album — The Life of Pablo — will never be on Apple or on sale. The only way to access his music will be on Jay Z's Tidal — a subscription-based music steaming service that claims to pay the highest royalty to artists. > People wanted me to tweet again well here's some tweets!!!— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 15, 2016 > Pitchfork, the album is a 30 out of 10— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 15, 2016 > To Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, New York Times, and any other white publication. Please do not comment on black music anymore.— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 15, 2016 West, who desperately needs money after funding expensive creative projects, is following an industry trend where more and more artists are opting for streaming services despite lower royalties as record sales continue to fall. The Beatles gave in last year and the only holdouts are country queen Taylor Swift who doesn't want her music on Spotify and Prince, who sues anyone uploading his music on YouTube. > My album will never never never be on Apple. And it will never be for sale... You can only get it on Tidal.— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 15, 2016 > Please to all my friends fans and music lovers. Sign up to Tidal now.— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 15, 2016 > Shut the fuck up and enjoy the greatness.— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 15, 2016 The Jay Z-owned streaming service, Tidal, has the backing of several artists but failed to gather traction for its premium pricing and limited offering. However, the entire Kanye West and The Life of Pablo saga helped the Tidal app reach the top of App Store. But, for it to stay there and beat Apple Music in popularity and preference, will take a bit more. Also read click here. > Also all Good Fridays songs will be on Tidal. Me and Kendrick got 40 songs and me and Young Thug got 40 songs. 40/40 club!!!— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 15, 2016 West has said his next album with Kendrick Lamar and Young Thug will also be a Tidal exclusive. The album has 40 tracks with each of the artists. Sticking to Tidal to make his music available seems to have more to do with the high royalty on offer when compared to Apple Music or Spotify. Prior to his performance on Saturday Night Live, West tweeted he was facing a debt of $53 million. Since then, he has used Twitter to ask Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg (who isn't on Twitter) for some monetary help. > Man thank you so so so much everyone for signing up to Tidal. Tidal is now the number one app in the world!!! pic.twitter.com/O3r9DkX03R— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 15, 2016 > I write this to you my brothers while still 53 million dollars in personal debt... Please pray we overcome... This is my true heart...— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 14, 2016 West insisted the world's sixth richest man called him the following day to invest $1 billion in "Kanye West ideas". Kanye West has been heavily investing in his own creative projects which can be expensive. Usually artists hold tours and do guest performances to get the cash flowing but West doesn't seem to want anything to do with usual. He also tweeted to Larry Page but as usual, didn't use '@' because he's sure the tweet will reach him without it. > I know y'all tired of music controlled by money and perception. I'm proud of every dime of debt I got.— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 15, 2016 > Mark Zuckerberg I know it's your bday but can you please call me by 2mrw…— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 15, 2016 > I don't have enough resources to create what I really can…— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 15, 2016 > hey Larry Page I'm down for your help too …— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 15, 2016 Catch all the Latest Tech News, Mobile News, Laptop News, Gaming news, Wearables News , How To News, also keep up with us on Whatsapp channel,Twitter, Facebook, Google News, and Instagram. 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