MusicMajor Event
Donda 2 Released Exclusively on Stem Player
February 22, 2022
Kanye releases Donda 2 exclusively on his proprietary Stem Player hardware device, retailing for $200. He explicitly refuses to release the album on streaming platforms, calling it a protest against the music industry's exploitation of artists. The decision limits the album's audience but generates significant media discussion about artist-controlled distribution.
