Spotify Acquires Music Database WhoSampled

Why It Matters

By adding WhoSampled’s rich sampling data, Spotify can differentiate its discovery and crediting features, potentially boosting user engagement and attracting rights‑holders seeking better attribution, while consolidating valuable music‑metadata assets in a competitive streaming market.

Deal Summary

Spotify announced on Wednesday that it has acquired the community‑run music database WhoSampled. The terms were undisclosed, but the deal includes both the WhoSampled team and its extensive song‑sample database, which will power new Spotify discovery features. WhoSampled will retain its brand and platform post‑acquisition.