US Prime subscribers can now stream Amazon's full music library for free

Amazon might be the clear world leader in online retail and web hosting, but it's trailing Spotify and Apple in music streaming. Can its newest Prime deal change that? — Photo: Stefan Jaitner/dpa

WASHINGTON: In an effort to catch up with music streaming leaders Spotify and Apple Music, Amazon is now giving US Prime subscribers full access to its library of around 100 million songs without ad breaks.

But there's a catch: In contrast to the Amazon Music Unlimited subscription, which costs €10 or US$9 (RM42.74) per month, basic Prime subscribers can't pick specific tracks to play.