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Drake Drops Surprise Albums, Crashes Spotify & Apple Music
15 May
Summary
- Drake released three new albums, Habibti, Maid of Honour, and ICEMAN.
- Spotify experienced over 5000 user issues, Apple Music saw over 500.
- User complaints indicated the streaming problems were temporary.
On Friday, rapper Drake surprised fans by releasing three new albums: Habibti, Maid of Honour, and ICEMAN. This unexpected drop caused widespread technical difficulties for major music streaming services, including Spotify and Apple Music, as listeners rushed to access the new material.
According to Downdetector, Spotify experienced a significant influx of user issues, with over 5000 people reporting problems at the peak. Apple Music also faced disruptions, reporting over 500 issues. Users primarily complained about app functionality, suggesting the platforms were struggling to cope with the sudden demand.
However, the streaming problems were short-lived. Reports indicated that services began to recover, with a drastic fall in complaint numbers. While some users expressed frustration with Spotify's performance, others praised Drake's new work, with some even considering a switch to Apple Music due to perceived better performance.
