Is Spotify being shut down? Remarkable statement from the ministry

Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Dr. Batuhan Mumcu made some remarkable statements about the popular music platform Spotify . According to the news in Sözcü; Spotify, which draws attention with its strong user base in the Turkish market, has brought up its responsibilities towards local music culture and content policies on digital platforms. The Deputy Minister emphasized that the platform has deficiencies in terms of both artists and social responsibility.

Spotify's Situation in the Turkish Market

Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Batuhan Mumcu stated that Spotify's number of users in Türkiye has reached a significant level and criticized the platform for not opening a representative office in the Turkish market and not taking responsibility for local music culture. Mumcu pointed out that this situation could have negative consequences for local artists.

Problems of Digital Media for Artists

Mumcu stated that it is a serious problem that Turkish artists do not receive sufficient support and attention on digital music platforms. The fact that our artists cannot find an interlocutor on digital platforms stands out as an issue that needs to be resolved with constructive dialogue and concrete steps. He stated that this situation is a great loss for Turkish music.

Spotify's Content Policies and Criticisms

The Deputy Minister criticized Spotify's content algorithms for prioritizing sensation over quality. Emphasizing that it is unacceptable for songs that contain vulgar language, violent content and encourage the use of banned substances to be prominent on the charts, Mumcu said that digital platforms should follow a responsible content policy.

The Ministry Stands by Our Artists

Stating that the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has always supported artists who produce quality music in Türkiye, Batuhan Mumcu said that digital platforms should also share this sensitivity. The Ministry drew attention to the importance of a sustainable cooperation and sense of responsibility for Turkish music and artists.

Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Batuhan Mumcu’s statements about Spotify brought to the agenda once again the need for digital platforms to contribute more to the music ecosystem in Türkiye. It was emphasized that steps should be taken to resolve the difficulties artists face in digital media and the deficiencies in content policies.

Source: News Center