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Which major musical discovery platform and social media app, launched in 2016, transformed how music artists discover audiences and distribute music directly?
Answer
TikTok
TikTok's short-form video format has become transformative for music discovery, launching songs to viral success and making unknown artists into superstars overnight.
💡 Did you know?
TikTok's influence on music discovery rivals and sometimes surpasses traditional radio and streaming services in chart dominance.
Other options people guess
- Soundcloud
- Bandcamp
- YouTube Music
Topics
- Music Technology
- Social Media
- Discovery
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