Spotify Launches Original Video Programming With Russell Simmons, Tim Robbins & More

In an effort to stay one step ahead of the likes of Apple Music and TIDAL, Spotify first branched out into original content with an overhaul last year. Now the platform is taking things even further, introducing twelve brand new shows today. Spearheaded by former VH1 president Tom Calderone (who was hired back in March), the effort includes partnerships with Russell Simmons, actor Tim Robbins and Van Toffler's Gunpowder & Sky. A brief rundown of all dozen shows appears below. Those in the United...