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Today’s Hits is home to the biggest songs in pop, hip-hop, R&B, and more. At the top of this week’s playlist is Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Luther Vandross-sampling hit “luther.” Over a sample of Vandross and Cheryl Lynn’s 1982 hit “If This World Were Mine,” the Compton rapper and SZA reflect on their desires to uplift their partners despite the trials and tribulations of the world. Check back often, as our editors update this playlist regularly—and if you hear something you like, add it to your library.

Rap Life is home to hip-hop's heavy hitters and its vanguard—the songs that speak to the moment and define the culture today. This week, that means new music from the legendary Virginia duo Clipse. The pair, who longtime fans will be elated to hear are once again rapping together as a group, linked up with Pharrell to create “Ace Trumpets,” the first track from the upcoming <i>Let God Sort ’Em Out</i>, and the chemistry is nothing if not intact. Hearing Malice and Pusha T trade bars over Pharrell drums is going to produce a veritable tidal wave of nostalgia for listeners of a certain age, but for those just tapping in, this is your chance to experience the blueprint of Virginia rap in action. Listen to “Ace Trumpets” on the Rap Life playlist, and if you hear something you like, add it to your library.

This playlist tracks what’s happening from the heart of the country scene to its outer edges. Find fan favourites you already love next to breakout stars and emerging voices. Topping the list this week is Dylan Scott with “Till I Can’t, I Will,” a cut off his just-released new album <i>Easy Does It</i>. The sweet, infectious song finds Scott professing his undying love, promising to “do whatever it takes” to keep his “pretty angel” happy. It’s a mature sentiment that’s reflective of the rest of <i>Easy Does It</i>, which Scott says thematically reflects a transitional period in his life. “This chapter is just about continuing to build and grow,” he tells Apple Music. “I think the foundation’s there at this point. Took a long time to get that foundation built, as far as career-wise and relationship-wise. But at this point, you never want to just be stagnant. You never just want to be like, ‘Okay, it’s all built. Let’s live happily ever after.’” Check back here early and often for updates, and if you hear something you like, add it to your library.

From pulsing pop tunes and gentle ballads to slick hip-hop jams and more—this is where you’ll find the latest and biggest tracks from the French-speaking world. Explore the vibrant international scene with this hugely diverse mix of styles and sounds, which our editors refresh regularly with new music. Hear something you like? Add it to your library.

R&B is one of the most dynamic, adventurous sounds in modern music, a place where art both personal and provocative meets the mainstream. From the alt vanguard to modern vets, straightforward to left-field, these tracks capture where R&B is now and point the way to where it’s going. This week, Leon Thomas’ “NOT FAIR,” off of his newly released project <i>MUTT Deluxe: HEEL</i>, is at the top of the playlist. The singer-songwriter is in love and in awe of his significant other to the point that he thinks it’s unfair that she can get away with things when they argue. We update this playlist regularly. If you like a track, add it to your library.

A-List Pop is your weekly guide to what’s on top in pop music. Leading this week’s playlist is Miley Cyrus with “Easy Lover,” the focus track from her just-released ninth studio album <i>Something Beautiful</i>. The singer revealed that the song was written during her circa-2020 <i>Plastic Hearts</i> era and was later workshopped for Beyoncé’s <i>COWBOY CARTER</i>. Ultimately, Bey went with “II MOST WANTED” and Cyrus kept the track for herself, recruiting Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard to play electric guitar—though the “Tell ’em, B!” ad-lib stays. Check back often, as our editors update this playlist regularly—and if you hear something you like, add it to your library.

New Music Daily is the playlist that never sleeps, updated regularly with new music you can’t miss. Today’s cover star is Brooklyn-based indie band Big Thief with “Incomprehensible”, from their just-announced upcoming album <i>Double Infinity</i>, due out 5 September. Have a listen and add this playlist to your library to stay up on the latest must-hear new songs.

Social media hasn’t just changed how we communicate, but also what we listen to and how we hear it. With that, here’s our up-to-the-minute playlist of tracks making the leap from your social channels into the broader cultural stream. On top now is MOLIY’s “Shake It to the Max (FLY) [Remix],” a sexy Afrobeats single—featuring Shenseea, Skillibeng, and Silent Addy—which sparked the newest dance challenge taking over your feed. Because there’s no schedule for going viral, our editors update these selections throughout the week as needed, so if you hear something you want to hang on to, add it to your library. If it’s trending there, you’ll hear it here.

Though Nashville remains the cradle of country, Canada has a pretty long history with it too, taking the styles and sounds of its Southern neighbours and applying its own rustic, regional spin. Honky-tonk, outlaw ballads, beat-driven pop crossovers—these songs represent a cross-section of Canada’s best modern country. This week, Josh Ross rustles up a dream collaboration with R&B/hip-hop star Akon, the catchy crossover party anthem “Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na).” Ross tells Apple Music that Akon’s music has long been a huge part of his life and that featuring him on this new single is a dream come true. “Growing up, his songs were always playing,” Ross says. “I’ve been a fan for a long time, and about a year ago I was messing around in the studio and reimagined his song ‘Right Now.’ On my last tour we started playing it before the shows and the crowd went nuts. I ended up sending him the original version of ‘Drunk Right Now’ not expecting much, and he actually loved it and said he wanted to jump on the track. It’s a full-circle moment I never saw coming.” Listen to it now and add Canada’s Country to your library to stay up on the songs shaping the future of country music.

¡Dale Play! remains the place to hear the biggest Latin tracks from your favourite Spanish-language artists from around the world. Headlining the playlist this week are Myke Towers and Quevedo with “SOLEAO.” The potent pair behind “Playa Del Inglés” reunite for a sun-soaked single driven by rippling rhythms and tropical vibes. This playlist is updated often, so if you hear something you like, add it to your library.