A new version of the WhoSampled app was recently released and it now pairs music recognition technology with the massive crowdsourced database WhoSampled holds. The WhoSampled website has long been a tool to discover music samples but this new app allows users to search and recognize music on the go. Much like other music recognition apps, the WhoSampled app lets users pull up their phone and have it identify the song. However, the app then goes on to leverage the WhoSampled database and will show users the samples used in the song, who covered the song and any remixes.
The app also allows users to listen to the entirety of the original track that was sampled as well as save it to a subscription streaming account. The app currently costs $3.99 on iOS, with Android users being given a free version that is ad-supported.
What's Driving This Trend
- Music Recognition Technology
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop music recognition technology that can accurately identify remixes, samples, and covers, opening up new possibilities for music discovery.
- Crowdsourced Databases
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a crowdsourced database platform for different industries that allows users to contribute information and enhance knowledge and research in various fields.
- Subscription Streaming
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a subscription-based streaming service that offers access to a wide range of original tracks, remixes, and cover versions, providing a comprehensive music listening experience.
Who This Affects Most
- Music
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage music recognition technology to revolutionize the music industry by enhancing music discovery, copyright protection, and artist royalty tracking.
- Technology
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced music recognition technology that can be applied to various industries, such as advertising, film and television, and copyright enforcement.
- Entertainment
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate music recognition technology into entertainment platforms, creating interactive experiences for users and enhancing content discovery across various media forms.
