Mark Ronson is not a happy customer of JAY-Z‘s streaming service Tidal after learning that the rapper’s new album, 4:44, is only available to those with Tidal accounts established prior to June 26.
“I signed up for Tidal solely to listen to a Jay Z album, which turns out is the only thing I can’t listen to on Tidal,” the “Uptown Funk” producer wrote on Twitter. “Why the f**k else would I be signing up for this bull ish?”
It seems Ronson has since decided to cancel with his Tidal account, writing “shortest subscription ever” in a tweet attached to a screenshot of a message from Tidal explaining the restriction. “JAY-Z 4:44 is only accessible to Sprint/TIDAL customers and all TIDAL accounts established prior to June 26th during the exclusive period,” the message reads.
4:44 was released as a Sprint/Tidal exclusive today (June 30) after an elusive marketing campaign, and is available to pre-established Tidal subscribers and Sprint customers only. It’s unclear for now how long the exclusivity will last.
Why the f**k else would I be signing up for this bull ish? pic.twitter.com/QG37zaBqaT
— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson) June 30, 2017
: @tidal. Shortest subscription ever pic.twitter.com/wOFfe0uaSH
— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson) June 30, 2017
I signed up for Tidal solely to listen to a Jay Z album, which turns out is the only thing I can’t listen to on Tidal pic.twitter.com/xp0Y0FP9EX
— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson) June 30, 2017
According to another tweet, Ronson’s frustration also stems from the fact that he’s been a loyal buyer of Jay’s albums since day one.
I’ve. Bought. Every. Jay Z Album. The. Day. Of. Release. Usually. On. Vinyl. At. Rock N Soul Records
— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson) June 30, 2017
But despite his album-accessing issues, Ronson apparently somehow managed to get a listen of 4:44, and suddenly his frustration turned to adoration for JAY-Z.
Tidal gripe aside. It’s pretty f**king incredible so far #444album
— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson) June 30, 2017