How much Spotify plays is completely transparent, and it's not few IMO.

Thing is, that the label keeps a piece of the revenue, then the artist and others songwriters keep another piece, he only keeps his part. He would be making more money if he was writing his own hits, without others co-writers, without a label.

Also, 110 USD is little money, but this is in only two months (January to March), and only one song! Other thing to keep in mind is that I play in Spotify a lot of records I already own or have on my phone, just to use the service and contribute, so I'm even "paying" for something I shouldn't have to, as I already bought.

Streaming is great, helps people to have the music they want where they want, it reduced piracy to almost zero in some countries, helped to make some artist known, helps with the charts, and it even gives some revenues. They need to embrace it, is the best massive way to promote your music available.