News Summary

Spotify has announced the acquisition of WhoSampled, a London-based music database known for tracking songs, samples, covers, and remixes. The database, launched in 2008, is now part of Spotify’s efforts to enhance its music discovery tools, such as the newly announced SongDNA. While specific terms of the deal were not disclosed, Spotify confirmed the acquisition includes both the WhoSampled team and its extensive database. Post-acquisition, WhoSampled will continue as a standalone platform with plans to improve user experience, including faster moderation times and removal of display ads. WhoSampled has been partnered with Spotify since 2016, integrating its data into Spotify’s streaming platform. This acquisition aligns with Spotify’s vision of providing deeper musical context to its users.