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TIDAL[/caption]Since the March launch of Jay Z’s digital streaming service TIDAL, the brand has delivered on its promise to provide exclusive videos and songs from artists including Beyonce, Rihanna and Madonna. Now Hov is giving TIDAL users the ultimate fan experience with a special B-Sides concert.

Jay Z will perform the songs from his catalog that have rarely been showcased on May 13 as part of the TIDAL X program, which provides fans with an opportunity to connect with their favorite artists in an unlimited number of ways. The Brooklyn MC will take the stage at an intimate location in New York City. Think tracks like "Cashmere Thoughts" from Reasonable Doubt, "Reservoir Dogs" off Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life and "Hola' Hovito" featured on The Blueprint, among others.

A TIDAL press release on Wednesday (April 29) confirms Jay would be "performing selections that have never been or not performed live in a decade." This gives true fans the show they have been longing for. In an innovative move and ode to fan appreciation, the Roc Nation boss is allowing TIDAL users to create and submit a playlist featuring an array of artists to win tickets to the concert.

If you are already subscribed to TIDAL, you can begin submitting playlists on April 29 through May 8. The show can be viewed exclusively as a live stream on TIDAL.com.

Get details on how to win tickets below.

How to Win Tickets to TIDAL X: Jaÿ-Z B-Sides

* TIDAL members must create, name and share a TIDAL playlist on Twitter using the hashtag #TIDALXJAYZ
* Members may only submit one (1) playlist
* Playlists will be chosen based on:
- Diversity of artists used in playlist
- Incorporation of different genres in the playlist - Overall sequence of the playlist
* Submission period begins Wednesday, April 29th, 7:01 am (EDT)
* Submission period ends Friday, May 8th, 11:59pm (EDT)
* Individuals can sign up at www.tidal.com. All new members receive a 30-day free trial.
* A full list of rules can be found at tidal.com/tidalxjayz.

UPDATE: Jay Z has pushed back the date of his special B-Sides show. Originally scheduled for May 13, he'll now play those rare songs he's never done before in an intimate setting on May 16. Additionally, the MC has added a second show on May 17.

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