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Whether it’s a weekday morning or Saturday night, get going with this personalised set of upbeat music. Refreshed every Monday.

Songs to help you relax and unwind. Updated every Sunday.

Discover new music from artists we think you'll like. Refreshed every Friday.

The tracks you can’t get enough of lately, all in one place. Updated as you listen.

The songs you love. The more you use Apple Music, the better the mix. Refreshed every Tuesday.

The man born Dwayne Carter was barely a teenager when he first signed to Bryan “Birdman” Williams’ Cash Money Records, appearing initially as one half of The B.G.’z, a group that featured a slightly older, if not similarly revered New Orleans MC, B.G. Lil Wayne’s star, was, of course, too bright to be contained in a group; young Wayne launched his solo career with 1999’s <i>Tha Block is Hot</i>, starting him on a path to hip-hop immortality, the MC having delivered both hits and phrasings—“bling bling”, anyone?—that remain canon in the genre. He rapped alongside the biggest voices of every generation: The JAY-Zs (“Mr. Carter”), DMXs (“Kant Nobody”) and Eminems (“Drop the World”) who dominated his adolescence, the Rick Rosses (“John”), Futures (“Love Me”) and T-Pains (“Got Money”) who defined the transition from the 2000s into the 2010s, and pretty much everyone else who thought wise enough to align their own creative practices with his in their moment. 2Chainz (“Rich As F**k”) was wise enough to drop two separate collaborative albums with him. This is to say nothing of the wealth of voices his junior who proudly admit to having refined their own artistry in his image, the most successful of whom he’d have a heavy hand in developing—Drake (“Right Above It”) and Nicki Minaj (“Dark Side of the Moon”). Wayne’s propensity for hitmaking, in fact, is not unlike the unending collection of tattoos he so frequently shows off, in that just when you think he couldn’t possibly have another, he proves that he’ll never run out of ideas, and there will always be a place for them.

"Vibes of the Motherland" Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and soulful melodies of Afrobeat. This playlist is a celebration of Africa’s heartbeat, blending traditional percussion with modern beats. From electrifying anthems to chill grooves, every track is a journey into the rich soundscapes of the continent. Perfect for turning up the energy or soaking in feel-good vibes.

Throughout its many transformations, West Coast hip-hop has kept its hold on the rap game. In the '80s, N.W.A. set the bar by broaching serious topics in an unflinching fashion; the late 2Pac dominated the ‘90s with his nuanced take on harsh realities. That level of storytelling permeated later acts, including the NB Ridaz, who reflected the amorous focus of the aughts. In the 2010s, Kendrick Lamar and the late Nipsey Hussle combined the impact of their predecessors with the immediacy of their own challenges. Across decades, West Coast rap artists have created a pivotal listening experience, contributing to an enduring cultural dominance.

From gangsta rap’s heyday to the rise of Beyoncé, this playlist captures one of the most fertile, dynamic periods in hip-hop and R&B, not to mention the first time they truly dominated the pop charts—a shift that continues to define music today. Don’t think of it as nostalgia; these tracks sound as good now as they ever did. We update these selections every week, so if you hear something you like—whether it’s a new discovery or a forgotten favourite—add it to your library.