OPM Rock Icon Rico Blanco, the face of the Smart – Deezer partnership, wows the crowd with his legendary hits and unforgettable showmanship
Deezer, the premium music streaming service has finally reached Manila via wireless services leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart). The app was launch at a party held last July 9 at Raven Boutique Bar, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, where OPM rock icon Rico Blanco performed before a packed crowd to introduce the service to users.
Smart-Deezer ambassador Rico Blanco and prolific film director Paul Soriano share a light moment to enjoy the 30 million tracks on Deezer, now available to all Smart Postpaid subscribers nationwide for as low as Php25.
Originating from France, Deezer contains more than 30 million songs in its library, the largest collection of music tracks around the world. The app is also available in over 180 countries worldwide. Users can enjoy different music discovery features such as Flow, Hear This and Explore.
A TOAST FOR A STRONG PARTNERSHIP. Mobile leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and global music streaming service Deezer announce their partnership to bring the largest library of music tracks to Philippine users during a launch party at Raven Boutique Bar on July 9. In photo are (from left): Deezer Business Development Manager for Asia Steven Frank, Smart EVP and Wireless Consumer Division Head Charles A. Lim, Smart Innovation and Product Development Group Head Mellissa Limcaoco, Smart Postpaid Marketing Head Kathryn Carag, Deezer PR Manager for Asia Gina Daryanani, and Deezer Label Relations Head for Asia & Oceania Dona Inthaxoum.
Combining the best of man and machine – music recommendations are made by its 50 music editors worldwide as well as its smart algorithms. This ensures that music recommended to the user via Deezer is personalized to his or her music taste. The more you listen to the tracks you want, the more Deezer recognizes what kind of songs you’re looking for.
Premium offers
Deezer’s premium offers will initially be available to Smart Postpaid subscribers through Unlisurf Premium Plans starting at just P1,174 a month, bundled with the year’s latest smartphones and unlimited LTE surfing.
Users, for example, can get the Sony Xperia M2 at Unlisurf Premium Plan 1174, with unlimited mobile surfing, free calls and texts, and a Deezer Premium+ subscription already included in the package.
Other phones available include: Nokia Lumia 1020 at Plan 1675 | Sony Xperia Z2 at Plan 2175 | Samsung Galaxy S5 at Plan 2175
As an exclusive perk to early subscribers, Smart will be giving those who sign up for any of the Unlisurf Premium Plans a P175 bill rebate for six months.
Existing Postpaid subscribers, meanwhile, can take advantage of the various Deezer Music Packs that come with a free Deezer Premium+ subscription.
Deezer Daily for Php25 (1-day Deezer access plus 25 SMS and 10MB of mobile data for Deezer streaming)
Deezer Weekly for Php125 (7-day Deezer access plus 125 SMS, 50MB of mobile data for Deezer streaming)
Deezer Monthly for P250 (30-day Deezer access plus 250 SMS, and 100MB of mobile data for Deezer streaming)
Offers for Smart Prepaid subscribers will be announced soon.
For more information on Smart’s Deezer offers, visit smart.com.ph/Deezer.
