Which music streaming service was the first to successfully implement a subscription-based model that paid royalties to artists based on the number of streams?

The music industry underwent a massive transformation with the rise of streaming services. Before these platforms became ubiquitous, physical sales and downloads dominated the market. The shift to subscription-based models changed how we consume music forever, but do you know which company truly pioneered this approach? Test your knowledge of music industry disruption and business model innovation with this challenging question!

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Spotify (founded 2006, launched subscription in 2008)
Rhapsody (founded 2001, launched subscription in 2002)
Apple Music (founded as Beats Music in 2014, relaunched 2015)
Pandora (founded 2000, launched subscription in 2009)