The music store in BlackBerry World recently became available to South African users, offering a variety of music at around R9 per song.<\/p>\n
Unlike its competitors in the space such as Nokia and Apple, BlackBerry\u2019s music catalogue appears to be restricted to BlackBerry users only.<\/p>\n
When creating a BlackBerry ID to use on BlackBerry World, the website requires that users download a browser plugin for BlackBerry World, connect their smartphone to the computer, and download the latest version of the BlackBerry World app.<\/p>\n
BlackBerry previously said that its store would feature music from independent labels and all the major labels. Music downloaded from the store is DRM-free, BlackBerry said.<\/p>\n
A quick survey of the songs available on the store revealed a wide selection of artists, including The Beatles, Walk off the Earth, Delain, Rammstein, Korpiklaani, and Linkin Park.<\/p>\n
South African artists are also represented, with albums from Foto na Dans, Zahara, Fokofpolisiekar, and Hugh Masekela available.<\/p>\n
Albums seem to sell for between R100 and R120, while individual songs costs R9.<\/p>\n
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