Jay-Z to perform never-heard-before songs in upcoming show

American rapper Jay-Z is really trying hard to keep his not-so-successful music streaming service Tidal alive. Recently, the rap mogul announced his plans to unearth songs he never performed before or hasn't performed in a long, long time for an exclusive concert.

The concert, titled “Tidal X: Jay Z B-Sides”, will be held in New York on 13 May 2015 and is only meant for Tidal subscribers, who can submit a playlist on the service to win tickets, or just watch the show live on Tidal.com.

The show the fans have been asking for. Tidal X: Jaÿ-Z B-Sides http://t.co/LnpPHxl3mt @S_C_ #TIDALXJAYZ pic.twitter.com/9DZfinSEXc

— TIDAL (@TIDALHiFi) April 29, 2015

This seems to be an initiative taken by Jay-Z to keep his service going and convince his Tidal subscribers to stay, considering that Tidal is much more expensive compared to other cheaper and free services.

Previously, Jay-Z posted a series of long rant on his Twitter page in order to defend his Tidal service:

Tidal is doing just fine. We have over 770,000 subs. We have been in business less than one month. #TidalFacts

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) April 26, 2015

The iTunes Store wasn't built in a day. It took Spotify 9 years to be successful…

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) April 26, 2015

We are here for the long haul. Please give us a chance to grow & get better. #TidalFacts

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) April 26, 2015

There are many big companies that are spending millions on a smear campaign. We are not anti-anyone, we are pro-artist & fan. #TidalFacts

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) April 26, 2015

We made Tidal for fans. We have more than just music. We have video, exclusive concerts, tickets for events early, live sports!...

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) April 26, 2015

….Tidal is where artists can give their fans more without the middlemen. #TidalFacts

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) April 26, 2015

Indie artists who want to work directly w/ us keep 100% of their music. "If you don't want the CEOs all in the videos" haa #tidalfacts

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) April 26, 2015

Tidal pays 75% royalty rate to ALL artists, writers and producers - not just the founding members on stage.

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) April 26, 2015

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