In 2013, a legally released album by Моби became the most downloaded file on torrent trackers, surpassing piracy-driven releases. According to Lenta.ru, referencing TorrentFreak, Моби's album was downloaded almost 9 million times over the year.
Legal Release and Download Metrics
Моби collaborated with BitTorrent to officially release his album for free on torrent platforms. This strategic move resulted in Моби's album being downloaded more frequently than pirated copies of albums by Bruno Mars, Rihanna, and Justin Timberlake. Specifically, Bruno Mars' pirated content was downloaded over 5.7 million times, which was less than Моби's legal release.
Comparative Download Success
Моби's album also performed better than popular pirated episodes of "Game of Thrones," which had about 5 million illegal downloads for its final episode. This highlights the significant reach and success of distributing content legally through alternative platforms like BitTorrent during 2013.
