Description
QQ Music is another leading music streaming platform in China, also owned by Tencent Music Entertainment, which makes it a close relative of Kugou Music and Kuwo Music. Launched in 2005, QQ Music has become widely popular thanks to its extensive music catalog, intuitive design, and multimedia features that appeal to a broad audience.
Key Features of QQ Music:
Diverse Music Library: QQ Music has a wide range of genres, including Chinese pop (Mandopop), hip-hop, rock, classical, and K-pop. It has exclusive distribution rights for some international labels, bringing Western artists and global hits to Chinese audiences.
Smart Recommendations: With advanced algorithms, QQ Music personalizes recommendations, creating daily and weekly playlists based on users’ listening history and preferences.
Lyric Display and Karaoke Mode: Like Kugou, QQ Music has synchronized lyrics and karaoke mode, which allows users to sing along or record themselves singing popular songs.
Social Features and Music Community: QQ Music enables users to connect through playlists, comment sections, and live streams, helping fans share their favorite music and engage with artists.
Music Videos and Live Streaming: QQ Music offers music videos, artist livestreams, and even virtual concerts, which has increased its appeal during recent years.
Hi-Fi Quality: QQ Music offers high-definition and lossless audio streaming for premium users, catering to audiophiles who want high sound quality.
Integration with Tencent Ecosystem: As part of Tencent, QQ Music has seamless integration with WeChat and QQ, allowing users to share music easily across platforms, making it highly accessible and interactive within the Chinese digital ecosystem.
