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YOUTUBE REACHES 50 MILLION PREMIUM & MUSIC SUBSCRIBERS

(Photo Cred: TheVerge.com)

YOUTUBE REACHES A MILESTONE

You see them every time you try to view that cool video you saw on YouTube. The consistent ads that keep us from what we came to see right away. Tempting us with a one month free trial, that will keep those ads from showing up ever again. While you think that the majority of us would just click on skip, according to Google there are 50 million people who think otherwise. Google is reporting that their YouTube Premium and YouTube Music services have, or at the least extent, have been given a try by 50 million subscribers. The Verge reports that while Google doesn’t break down what that 50 million means, people are growing legs on a continued trend in their YouTube experience.

THE JUMP FROM FREE TO FEE

With the emergence of so many available streaming services, Google is staking claim in the music subscription service industry. YouTube is touting they are the fastest rising streaming service of its kind via a global newsletter from Lyor Cohen, Global Head of Music at YouTube. While only reporting back in December of 2020 that they were around the 30 million mark, Google is still accountable for breaking down the significant surge in overall memberships and trial ships during that time period.

Lyor Cohen, Global Head of Music, YouTube (Photo Cred: Wikipedia.com)

The unique offerings of YouTube Music and Premium are resonating in established and emerging music markets alike. We’re seeing impressive growth in countries like Korea, India, Japan, Russia & Brazil where music is a top passion.”

Lyor Cohen

For $9.99 a month, music subscribers are able to enjoy ad-free music downloads of all their favorite music. The premium subscription, billed at $11.99 gives its users the keys to all the doors of YouTube! This includes features that range from being able to play music videos and songs while your device is locked. Or, while you’re busy with another app. This flexibility wasn’t available with Google’s previous attempt at entering the music streaming landscape (Google Play Music). This could be an initial argument as to why Google has seen such a turnaround in subscriptions since 2019.

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Straight Official Sit Downs: Yung N.A.Z

YUNG N.A.Z. is our featured artist on this week’s edition of Straight Official Sit Downs. He gave us his time and we talked about his moves in the industry. Check out our one-on-one down below!

Q&A WITH YUNG N.A.Z.

STRAIGHT OFFICIAL MAG:. What is your Name and where you’re from?

YUNG N.A.Z.: I go by Yung N.A.Z. and I am originally from San Francisco/ Hunters Point, California. The Bay Area.

SOMAG: What first got you interested in the entertainment industry?

As a kid I always watched BET & MTV and always was listening to the radio and I said one day I will be famous and on tv so I jumped into the music industry and my dream came true. 

SOMAG:  Who and/or what inspires you to create?

The hustle & the accomplishments keep me striving everyday knowing that if I put the work in I can achieve everything & accomplish all my goals 

SOMAG:  How would you describe your sound?

I’m a versatile trap artist and I can make all types of great music.

THE CREATIVE PROCESS

SOMAG:  What is your creative process like?

Just vibing, really. I’m out here listening to the beats and creating a masterpiece from there.

SOMAG:  What artist(s) would you like to collaborate with?

I would like to work with Jay-Z, Drake, Kanye West, Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Jadakiss, Diddy, Jeezy & Gucci Mane to name a few!

SOMAG:  What is one message you would give to your supporters?

To just stay focused because you never know what tomorrow may bring. Goals are accomplished everyday, you just gotta take the steps leading to it.

SOMAG:  What is the most talent/skill you have that most people don’t know about?

Networking. I’m always networking making things happen 

SOMAG:  What would you be doing right now, if you weren’t doing music?

Probably stuck in the hood somewhere trying to figure a way out 

SOMAG:  Who are some artists/people you admire and why?

E-40 is a artist I look up to because he came from the same struggle I did and he made it out independently and created a legacy that’s the greatest from my region 

SOMAG:  What is the best advice you’ve been given?

To keep striving and to never stop!!!

IN CLOSING

SOMAG: If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?

The industry is generating a lot of revenue and making people wealthy so I really wouldn’t change anything 

SOMAG:  What’s next for you, where would you like to see yourself in the next year?

At a Higher status with plaques on the wall 

SOMAG:. What is your social media? How can people get in contact with you?

Instagram: @therealyungnaz & Twitter: @yungnaz

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