Tidal

TIDAL is a global music, podcast, and video streaming service known for its high-fidelity audio and artist-centric business model. The brand's journey began in Norway with the company Aspiro, which launched the service originally as WiMP in 2010. It gained international prominence in 2015 when it was acquired by Project Panther Bidco Ltd., a company owned by Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter. Jay-Z famously relaunched TIDAL as the first artist-owned streaming platform, bringing in 16 major music icons as stakeholders.

In a significant shift toward corporate stewardship, a majority stake (approximately 87%) was acquired in 2021 by the financial technology firm Block, Inc. (formerly Square, Inc.), led by Jack Dorsey. Under Block's ownership, TIDAL has focused on integrating fintech solutions for creators while maintaining its premium sound quality. As of 2026, the service remains a key asset within Block's ecosystem, continuing to operate internationally from its dual hubs in the United States and Norway.