Rapper TalibKweli Becomes First Major Artist to Launch Album Via Patreon
. While artists like Kimbra and Ani DiFranco have released songs through the service, Kweli is the first major artist to use it for a full album..
Of the partnership, Kweli said, “I am considered an underground rapper. My lyrics critique the status quo. On paper, I was not supposed to be a successful artist. I succeeded in spite of the odds because I was always able to go around the industry and connect with my fans directly. When the music industry told me no, I built an industry around myself. Working with Patreon is the next step in this evolution. Patreon was created by artists for artists.
Patreon is a creator-founded subscription platform that lets artists create their own unique membership offers and control the price of their art via a direct relationship with their fans.
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