article_snippet: The artists hope the service can compete with platforms including Spotify and Apple's soon-to-be revamped music service involving Beats Music.
article_snippet: Streaming - which allows users to play unlimited on-demand music online - has quickly shaken up the industry, narrowly edging out CD sales in revenues last year in the United States.
article_snippet: Spotify already has a range of rivals including US-based Rhapsody and Google Play.
article_snippet: Apple - which pioneered digital music through iTunes in 2001 - is reportedly also looking to launch a new streaming service as the market shifts away from permanent downloads.
article_snippet: Apple earlier made a bid for streaming customers by buying Beats Electronics, run by another rap mogul, Dr. Dre.
article_snippet: Spotify was a pioneer in the streaming music business.
highlights_snippet: Unlike rivals Spotify
highlights_snippet: Service aims to compete directly with Spotify and Apple's soon-to-be revamped music service,headed by Dr Dre .
  