Podcasts are now available on all tiers of
Amazon Music, at no additional cost
New and original podcasts rooted in music and
entertainment will soon become available, including shows from DJ
Khaled, Becky G, Will Smith, Dan Patrick, and more
The number one music podcast, Disgraceland, to
arrive exclusively on Amazon Music in 2021
Amazon Music announced today the launch of podcasts in the U.S.,
U.K., Germany, and Japan, across all tiers of service at no
additional cost. For the first time, customers will be able to
stream top podcasts they already know and love, as well as new,
original shows produced exclusively for Amazon Music and hosted by
creators including DJ Khaled, Becky G, Will Smith, Dan Patrick,
and more. Amazon Music customers can access podcasts in the
Amazon Music app for iOS and Android, on Amazon Echo devices, and
at music.amazon.com/podcasts.
“Our customers’ listening habits are constantly evolving, and we
know they’re looking to us to provide them with a rich experience
rooted in music and entertainment,” said Steve Boom, VP of Amazon
Music. “With this launch, we’re bringing customers even more forms
of entertainment to enjoy, while enabling creators to reach new
audiences globally, just as we’ve done with music streaming.
Podcasts, paired with our recent partnership with Twitch to bring
live streaming into the app, makes Amazon Music a premiere
destination for creators.”
Popular shows such as Crime Junkie, What A Day, Radiolab,
Revisionist History, Planet Money, Ear Hustle, Why Won’t You Date
Me? with Nicole Byer, and Stuff You Should Know are available
now, and millions of episodes from top shows, with more being added
all the time. Amazon Music will also soon be the exclusive home of
the music-meets-true-crime podcast, Disgraceland, a show
exploring the criminal antics and connections of some of the
world’s favorite musicians, from the Rolling Stones to Tupac.
Disgraceland’s narrative storytelling highlights tales of getting
away with murder and behaving badly, chronicling some of the
craziest criminal stories surrounding some of the most interesting
and infamous pop stars. Disgraceland will arrive exclusively on
Amazon Music in February 2021.
“Partnering with Amazon Music allows me to really give my
listeners what they’ve always asked for: more Disgraceland
content,” said Jake Brennan, host of Disgraceland and cofounder at
Double Elvis Productions. “Through this partnership with Amazon
Music, we’re enhancing the future of the show for fans, expanding
our output of content by moving to an ‘always on’ weekly schedule,
which will translate to more episodes for listeners on a more
consistent basis."
Amazon Music has also partnered with creators to produce
original, exclusive podcasts. Coming soon, customers will be able
to listen to “The First One,” a new audio experience hosted by one
of the most prolific hit makers of the 21st century, DJ
Khaled. Developed by Amazon Music and the Springhill Company,
in “The First One” the mogul and superstar will interview his
all-time favorite artists about the hits that made them iconic and
eventually legendary.
“I’m recording my podcast with the greatest musicians of all
time, and with some of my best friends who also happen to be the
most iconic artists on the planet,” said DJ Khaled. “We’ll talk
about fame, fortune, life, and success. These stories are here to
motivate you because everybody starts from somewhere, from the
ordinary to extraordinary. Before you get to another one, you got
to get to 'The First One,' only on Amazon Music.”
Also coming to Amazon Music is a brand-new multimedia podcast
hosted and curated by superstar Becky G, featuring audio and
corresponding video broadcast on Amazon Music’s Twitch Channel.
Titled “En la Sala,” every week, you’re invited to join Becky G as
she calls on some of the biggest names in music and entertainment,
her familia and friends, to discuss Latinx pride, women
empowerment, LGBTQ+ rights, relationships, politics and sports, all
while unpacking the most important issues facing the Latinx
community today. Developed by Amazon Music and Gema Productions,
Becky G has also dedicated each episode to a nonprofit organization
related to the theme of the week. With a charitable donation
attached to each episode to pay it forward to organizations
directly impacting the Latinx community in a positive way, Becky
sets the standard for her guests and listeners, since En La Sala,
you can't just talk about it - you have to be about it too.
“To me, my voice has always been about more than just singing,
it's using it for the greater good and creating a destination for
change,” said Becky G. “In quarantine, with so much time to
consider the world around us, it felt like the perfect opportunity
to open a new line of communication and pay it forward, and I'm so
thankful that Amazon Music and Gema approached me with the
opportunity to create this podcast. I'm excited to be joining
forces with Amazon Music so we can start to have conversations
about looking within to see how we can all be better.”
Broadcasting legend Dan Patrick and IMDb will soon give
movie fanatics exclusive interviews with top Hollywood stars in his
new show, “That Scene with Dan Patrick.” Produced in collaboration
with IMDb, this new podcast will dissect memorable scenes from some
of the biggest films and television series. And coming soon to
Amazon Music and Audible, is a project from Jada Pinkett
Smith and Will Smith's Westbrook Audio, a co-production
with Audible.
With Amazon Music visual apps on mobile and web, customers will
be able to discover new favorites through curated recommendations
across top categories, popular podcasts charts, and access to
trailers on show pages. Whether listening on mobile, web, or on
Echo devices with Alexa, Amazon Music makes it easy for customers
to find, start, and continue listening to their favorite podcasts
throughout the day. Only with Amazon Music can customers ask for
the latest episode of their favorite show on Echo Auto during their
morning commute, resume playback on their phone while working out,
and seamlessly move to their Echo device when getting home - just
by asking Alexa, with no additional sign in or device linking
needed.
“We’re thrilled to offer customers a convenient podcast
listening experience that fits their lifestyle,” said Kintan
Brahmbhatt, Director of Podcasts for Amazon Music. “Never before
has listening to podcasts on the move, in the car, or at home been
so simple. Our customers will be able to utilize the voice
functionality they know and love with music, to now enjoy a
superior podcast experience and uncover a brand-new selection of
favorites.”
Podcasts are now available to stream on all tiers of Amazon
Music at no additional cost, including free access on Echo, web,
and in the Amazon Music mobile app. To learn more, or to add your
own podcast to Amazon Music, visit amazon.com/podcasts.
About Amazon Music
Amazon Music reimagines music listening by enabling customers to
unlock millions of songs and thousands of curated playlists and
stations with their voice. Amazon Music provides unlimited access
to new releases and classic hits across iOS and Android mobile
devices, PC, Mac, Echo, and Alexa-enabled devices including Fire TV
and more. With Amazon Music, Prime members have access to ad-free
listening of 2 million songs at no additional cost to their
membership. Listeners can also enjoy the premium subscription
service, Amazon Music Unlimited, which provides access to more than
60 million songs and the latest new releases. And with Amazon Music
HD, customers have access to the highest-quality listening
experience available, with more than 60 million songs available in
High Definition (HD), millions of songs in Ultra HD, and a growing
catalog of 3D Audio. Customers also have free access to an
ad-supported selection of top playlists and stations on Amazon
Music. All Amazon Music tiers now offer a wide selection of
podcasts at no additional cost, and live streaming in partnership
with Twitch. Engaging with music and culture has never been more
natural, simple, and fun. For more information, visit
amazonmusic.com or download the Amazon Music app.
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