Rhapsody Commercials Hit The Airwaves

Posted 1 year, 1 month ago at 4:10 pm. 0 comments
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After the fallout between MTV and Microsoft; Urge + MTV + RealNetworks teamed up to create the huge mega partnership with the Rhapsody brand. Previously Rhapsody was created exclusively by RealNetworks to distribute DRM music to MP3 Players that supported Microsoft’s PlayforSure Brand. Rhapsody wasn’t really much of a hot property and it felt like they were just giving it away for free when you joined a Cable TV Network. It seems after years of waiting, their commercials are finally broadcasting on TV as they promote new albums from mainstream artists. Now they are offering DRM-Free tracks from Universal Music Group as long as you download the Rhapsody Player.

The DRM-Free tracks are only limited to Universal and are only available up until Janurary. Current TV commercial spots include Jennifer Lopez, and of course 50 Cent. After Janurary, no one from Universal has announced what is going to happen, but in the end we hope they and other record labels spread DRM Free tracks to other music companies. Its unfortunate that RealNetworks require you to download their software to purchase their music, as other companies like Emusic and Amazon Mp3 store do not require you to do so.