In a recent interview, Sean Parker told CNN he believes Spotify is what Napster should have been. Parker is a Spotify board member (and famous founder of Napster). His comments come at an interesting time. After a decade, Napster closed it's doors on November 30th.
Of course, taking credit for a music platform that is succeeding is in keeping with Parker's over-the-top personality. Parker is currently in the process of transfering Napster subscribers to his newest project Rhapsody. According to the Hollywood Reporter, "Napster and Rhapsody subscriptions are incompatible, and both have similar catalogs but they are not exactly the same. Rhapsody is offering Napster subscribers a 7-day free trial beginning Dec. 1 as well as 50 percent off Rhapsody Premier for 3 months."
It will be interesting to see whether Sean Parker can overcome his notority with the record industry. Artists like Metallica and Dr. Dre, infamously, sued Napster for copyright infringement. He claims his goal is not to take down the record industry, though this is easier said now in heinseight.
Spotify, in contrast, is a collaboration between major and independent record labels. Will Parker be welcome with open arms by the likes of Sony or EMI? Probably not. What amazes me is that Parker continues to have a career in this space.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/spotify-napster-sean-parker-26872
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