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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › NapsterNapster - Wikipedia

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   Napster was founded by Shawn Fanning and Sean Parker. Initially, Napster was envisioned by Fanning as an independent peer-to-peer file sharing service. The service operated between June 1999 and July 2001. Its technology enabled people to easily share their MP3 files with other participants.

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   What is Napster & how does it work?

   • Napster was a peer-to-peer (P2P) digital audio file sharing computer application that became notorious for internet music piracy between 1999 and 2001. Founded by Shawn Fanning and Sean Parker, the platform originally launched on June 1, 1999. Audio shared on the service was typically encoded in the MP3 format.

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   What happened to Napster?

   • Napster's assets were eventually acquired by Roxio, and it re-emerged as an online music store commonly known as Napster 2.0. Best Buy later purchased the service and merged it with its Rhapsody streaming service on December 1, 2011. In 2016, the original branding was restored when Rhapsody was renamed Napster.

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   Is Napster free?

   • MULTI-DEVICE COMPATIBILITY • Enjoy the world of music on your mobile, tablet, desktop, Xbox, Chromecast, TV, or wearable device. • Try Napster for free for 30 days —no commitments, cancel any time. • Napster offers individual plans and family plans that allow up to 6 different users. Pricing varies based on country and market.

   ‎Napster - Top Music & Radio on the App Store

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   Is Napster the same as Rhapsody?

   • Napster is a music streaming service based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Until 2016, the service was known domestically as Rhapsody before rebranding as Napster, the same name brand that was used by Roxio's Napster.

   Napster (streaming service) - Wikipedia

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     How Napster created a monster that became bigger than the music industry

     M usicians are furious that new tech has gutted their income. Record labels are wary, yet eager to cut deals with ascendant platforms. Fans are delighted to access songs for a pittance, even as they’re screwing over beloved artists.

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     How Music Got Free, the Paramount+ docuseries produced by LeBron James and Eminem highlighting the rise of Napster and Internet piracy in music, will

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     Ric Wilson sold exclusive merch in his Napster ‘Discoverse’

     Ric Wilson's 'Discoverse' on Napster is a mini virtual world where fans can connect with the independent US artist.

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4. apps.apple.com › us › app‎Napster - Top Music & Radio on the App Store

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   Napster is a music streaming app that offers access to 110+ million songs, music videos, podcasts, and lossless audio. It also features playlists, daily mixes, genres, and Web3 integration.

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   • Category: Music

   • Content Rating: 12+
   • Developer: Rhapsody International Inc

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Napster_(streaming_service)Napster (streaming service) - Wikipedia

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   Napster is a music streaming service based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Until 2016, the service was known domestically as Rhapsody before rebranding as Napster, the same name brand that was used by Roxio's Napster.

6. www.bbc.com › culture › articleNapster turns 20: How it changed the music industry - BBC

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   May 31, 2019 · Napster came at the end of a decade of expansion and healthy profits in the global music industry. The CD had become an enormously popular format; almost one billion were sold in the US in 2000...