Kanye West Drops “Vultures”: Feasting Exclusively in Apple Orchards While Spotify Famishes?

Kanye West has done it again, folks. Just when you thought the man couldn’t stir the digital punchbowl further, he drops “Vultures” on Apple Music like a gilded birdseed cake, leaving Spotify users staring at his dust (and slightly less impressive granola bar offerings). Now, before you grab your pitchforks and demand #JusticeForFreeListening, let’s take a breather and a metaphorical bite of this social media apple.

"Hey, spotify, you have to do exactly what you were made to do" pic.twitter.com/PZiIuWCiGK

— GoodAssSub (@GoodAssSub) February 10, 2024

Is this a strategic swoop by Yeezy, a calculated coo over at Cupertino? Maybe. Apple Music’s been steadily clawing its way up the streaming food chain, and a Kanye exclusive is like a prime rib dinner in their battle against the Spotify buffet. Or perhaps it’s just Ye being Ye, a capricious creative king dropping crumbs for whoever catches his fancy. After all, the man once declared himself “the greatest artist of all time,” so maybe regular streaming platforms just don’t measure up to his royal standards.

But let’s face it, folks, this ain’t the first time the music industry’s played favorites. Remember Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” HBO debut? Taylor Swift’s “evermore” holding out on Spotify for weeks? It’s a game of leverage, of exclusives used as bargaining chips in the never-ending battle for subscribers. And hey, if it means we get more music, who are we to judge? Just don’t expect Kanye to share his fries.

So, what does this mean for the Spotify fam left staring at a “Vultures” unavailable message? Well, you could always migrate to the Apple orchard, but let’s be honest, that’s like joining a new gym just for the smoothie bar. Or, you could embrace the chaos and see this as a chance to explore new artists, dive into forgotten genres, or, heck, even write your own protest song (à la Swift’s “All Too Well” diss track, anyone?).

Remember, music lovers, in the grand buffet of streaming platforms, there’s always something to nibble on. Don’t let Kanye’s “Vultures” throw you off your avocado toast and indie jams. Just keep streaming, keep discovering, and who knows, maybe someday he’ll drop a single called “Free Bird” for everyone to enjoy. (Okay, that one might be a stretch, even for Kanye.)