🎵 Streaming Showdown: Apple Music Clings to Second Place — But Who’s Closing In Might Surprise You While Apple Music continues to dominate headlines with curated playlists and exclusive drops, it’s no longer just Spotify in the rearview mirror — it’s Amazon Music that’s fast becoming the real contender for second place. 📊 Market Snapshot: Apple Music currently holds 12.6% of the global market share. Amazon Music trails closely at 11.1%, and it's growing quickly. In the U.S., Apple leads with 30.7%, but Amazon isn’t far behind at 23.8%. (Source: Evoca.tv, DemandSage) 🧠 Why It’s Happening: Amazon Prime perks + bundled Music access = massive user boost. Echo devices & Fire OS integration give Amazon a smart home edge. Apple’s strengths still lie in its ecosystem lock-in and Spatial Audio features, but Amazon's reach is stretching far beyond retail. ⚠️ What It Means for Users: Apple Music may still feel like the “premium” experience, but ease of access, passive users through Prime, and device integration are helping Amazon quietly dominate the race for the #2 spot. If Apple doesn’t innovate soon or offer broader tiered pricing, we could see a major reshuffling in the music streaming hierarchy by 2026. 🎤 JSA2026 Says: “Technology reflects the market we live in — legacy names can’t coast forever. Just like in politics, users and voters alike want access, flexibility, and value. If Apple can’t adapt, they might just lose their edge.” — 📅 April 21, 2025 📞 Campaign Contact: (516) 882-6275 📧 Email: contact@bettr.community 🌐 https://www.soundon.global/forum/streaming-music-market-share-2025?lang=en&utm_source=chatgpt.com #AppleMusic #AmazonMusic #StreamingWars #DigitalMarketTrends #MusicIndustry2025 #BETTRNews #JSA2026 #TurnNYRed

🎤 Bought a PC, Found a Star: Meet Shiv — The Rapper Behind “Insane” Sometimes, you buy a computer… and get inspired instead. That’s what happened when I picked up a PC from an up-and-coming artist named Shiv—and he’s more than just a seller. He’s a serious talent in the rap game. His track “Insane” is 🔥 and it’s already out now on Apple Music. From the beat to the bars, this track goes hard—and knowing it came from someone grinding in real life just makes it hit different. Respect to the hustle. Respect to the art. If you’re into raw, emotional, lyrically sharp hip-hop that sticks with you—give “Insane” a listen. Let’s put real artists on the map. 🎧 Listen Now: 🔗 https://music.apple.com/us/album/insane/1803557286?i=1803557287 Hashtags: #Shiv #Insane #NewMusicAlert #BETTRMusic #RisingArtist #IndependentArtist #AppleMusic #RealHipHop #SupportLocalTalent https://music.apple.com/us/album/insane/1803557286?i=1803557287