Idle Media, Inc. develops and manages a Website of free mixtapes for consumers to download music from new and upcoming Rap and Hip Hop artists. The company also develops and manages other music, music video and game Websites and mobile phone applications.
The company’s other sites include HipHopEarly.com, which streams Hip-hop tracks of the day, and Clipcartel.com, a video site featuring music videos, artist interviews and viral clips. Additionally, it has a games division and has developed and...
Idle Media, Inc. develops and manages a Website of free mixtapes for consumers to download music from new and upcoming Rap and Hip Hop artists. The company also develops and manages other music, music video and game Websites and mobile phone applications.
The company’s other sites include HipHopEarly.com, which streams Hip-hop tracks of the day, and Clipcartel.com, a video site featuring music videos, artist interviews and viral clips. Additionally, it has a games division and has developed and maintains both Web-based games and mobile apps.
Websites and Mobile Applications
The company maintains various Websites focusing on music, music videos, and games.
DatPiff.com
DatPiff.com is a Hip-hop mixtape Website. Artists, DJs and music labels can upload their mixtapes onto the Website. The company provides free hosting on its platform and derives revenue from third-party advertising and upsells. It has mobile applications on the major mobile platforms and derives some revenue from them, but their primary purpose is to keep its brand with users on the go.
HipHopEarly.com
HipHopEarly.com is a Website similar to DatPiff.com catering solely to Hip Hop singles as compared to mixtapes and revenue is derived solely from advertising.
Clipcartel.com
Clipcartel.com is an urban video site featuring music videos, artist interviews, funny urban videos and more, updated daily. The company has mobile applications available on Nook, BlackBerry, Android, and Google Play.
Prisonblock.com
PrisonBlock.com is an online game where players work and earn their way to control the prison. Through the use of virtual currency, players earn respect and gain strength. The company derives revenue from in-game payments (no advertising). Users can buy or earn virtual currency and upgrade their accounts to gain advantages in the game.
Mafiablock.com
The company derives revenue from in-game payments (no advertising). Users can buy or earn virtual currency and upgrade their accounts to gain advantages in the game.
Government Regulation
Specific federal laws that impact the company’s business include The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, The Communications Decency Act of 1996, The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (including related Federal Trade Commission regulations), The Protect Our Children Act of 2008, and The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986.
History
Idle Media, Inc. was founded in 2008.