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R&B Throwback Playlist ∙ 2025 Apple Music R&B The ’90s was a revolutionary time in R&B: Not only had the mature, quiet-storm-oriented sound evolved to its most sophisticated state, you started to really hear the influence of hip-hop—a shift that changed not only R&B, but the sound of modern pop in general. From neo-soul to new jack swing, the classic-sounding to the more cutting-edge, these are the tracks that shaped R&B in the ’90s and early 2000s. Our editors update picks regularly, so if you hear something you like, take a minute and add it to your library.

Me and Bae Playlist ∙ 2025 Apple Music R&B Here's one for the lovers. New-school R&B mingles with hip-hop's more sensitive side on this set tailored to collapse the distance between you and that somebody. We regularly update these selections, so if you hear something you like, add it to your library. Then slide over and get cozy.

Lullaby Essentials Playlist ∙ 2025 Apple Music Kids As anyone who's tried to soothe a restless soul to sleep knows, finding the perfect lullaby can be an elusive quest. A balance is needed between hypnotic repetition and dreamy inspiration, between murmured lyrics and reassuring melodies, offset by a beautifully soft instrumental backdrop. The tracks here range from cinematic orchestrations to hushed nursery rhymes, classical reveries to classic folk ditties, pop singers' delicate originals to acoustic versions of familiar ballads. What they have in common is an essential sweetness and the magical ability to be played over and over without getting old.

'80s Hits Essentials Playlist ∙ 2024 Apple Music ’80s An irresistible synth melody. A snare drum loaded with reverb. A guitar line that’s tight and powerful. If the song you’re listening to has at least one of these things, it may be from the 1980s, the decade when disco waned and hip-hop emerged, Madonna blew up in the U.S., the hitmaking team of Stock Aitken Waterman pumped out smash singles for Rick Astley and Dead or Alive, and Michael Jackson broke sales and chart records around the world. Of course, thanks to MTV, this was also a decade when the biggest stars weren't just heard but also seen, as the music video gave artists a new medium to explore. Peter Gabriel mastered the form with psychedelic mini-masterpieces to complement his vibrant art-pop, while Prince, in the midst of reinventing rock ’n’ roll, turned out two feature-length film masterpieces with classic soundtracks to match.

Pure Meditation Playlist ∙ 2025 Apple Music Wellbeing Some moments require a soundtrack that lies lightly in the background without calling attention to itself. These calming tracks encompass gentle ambient music, acoustic new age, Tibetan prayer bowls, and the occasional sounds of ocean waves and rainfall—a mix specifically designed to help you clear your mind. We regularly update this playlist. If you like a piece, add it to your library.

’90s R&B Essentials Playlist ∙ 2024 Apple Music ’90s A hand-picked mix of hits and album cuts by the stars that shaped '90s R&B. Our editors regularly update this playlist—if you hear something you like, add it to your library.

¡Dale Play! Playlist ∙ 2025 Apple Music Latin ¡Dale Play! remains the place to hear the biggest Latin tracks from your favorite Spanish-language artists from around the world. Headlining the playlist this week are Blessd and Ovy On the Drums with “AMISTAD.” The two Colombian stars join formidable forces for a slo-mo reggaetón single with tropical touches. This playlist is updated often, so if you hear something you like, add it to your library.

Spa Playlist ∙ 2025 Apple Music Wellbeing “Hey Siri, play the Spa playlist.”

Ambient Sleep Playlist ∙ 2025 Apple Music Sleep Asked about the inspiration behind his eight-and-a-half-hour 2015 album Sleep, the composer and ambient musician Max Richter said it was pretty simple: Sleep is really important, and he really likes doing it. In that spirit, here’s a mix of contemporary and classic ambient music we feel is perfectly calibrated to smooth the passage between the stresses and noise of waking life and the quiet mystery of dreams. Tap in. Lie down. Tune out. Our editors switch up selections regularly here, so if you hear something you like—or, more pointedly, if you don’t hear it—then add it to your library.

Rap Life Playlist ∙ 2025 Apple Music Hip-Hop Headlining Rap Life, the playlist at the forefront of hip-hop culture today, is “Money on Money,” a new single from two of Atlanta’s foremost stylistic innovators, Young Thug and Future. It’s easy to have lost count of all the times these two have given us club-crushing classics over the years, which doesn’t mean we’re not all the more grateful for yet another. Listen to “Money on Money” on Rap Life now, and check back often, as our editors update this playlist regularly. If you hear something you like, add it to your library.

Baby Sleep Playlist ∙ 2025 Apple Music Kids Time to slow things down—you’ve earned it.

Disney Hits Playlist ∙ 2025 Disney All your favorite Disney songs past and present.

White Noise Playlist ∙ 2025 Apple Music Sleep Use this collection of white noise (and variants like pink, grey, and brown noise—look them up!) to blot out annoying distractions and wrap you up in a cozy cocoon of whispering static. This playlist is updated regularly. If you like a sound, add it to your library.

A-List Pop Playlist ∙ 2025 Apple Music Pop A-List Pop is your weekly guide to what’s on top in pop music. Leading this week’s playlist is Lorde, making her long-awaited return with “What Was That”—a sad banger that sees her pining for lost love and all the experiences that came with it. The Aotearoa New Zealander caused a stir earlier this month when she popped up in New York’s Washington Square Park to debut the track. So many fans turned up, police had to issue a dispersal order—but the performance eventually went ahead a couple of hours later, with footage from the night making it into the video for “What Was That.” Check back often, as our editors update this playlist regularly—and if you hear something you like, add it to your library.

R&B Now Playlist ∙ 2025 Apple Music R&B 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, Coco Jones’ newest single “On Sight,” off of her debut album  Why Not More? , is at the top of the playlist. The singer-songwriter boldly confesses to her love interest her desires, which consist of them lying down together all night. We update this playlist regularly. If you like a track, add it to your library.

Rap Life Playlist ∙ 2025 Apple Music Hip-Hop Headlining Rap Life, the playlist at the forefront of hip-hop culture today, is “1000 Times,” a Lil Durk and Lil Baby collaboration from Lil Durk’s long-anticipated  Deep Thoughts  album. Durk and Baby have long had a productive relationship, one that even gave us a full length album in 2021’s  The Voice of the Heroes . Much has changed in the lives of both since then, but “1000 Times” proves that their chemistry is fully intact. Listen to it on Rap Life and check back often, as our editors update this playlist regularly. If you hear something you like, add it to your library.

Today’s Hits Playlist ∙ 2025 Apple Music Hits 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.

Rain Sounds Playlist ∙ 2025 Apple Music Sleep There are few sounds more calming than that of rainfall. It's both a nostalgic trigger and a natural source of white noise. These varied recordings offer different weather options, from a gentle drizzle to distant thunderstorms. Choose a favorite—some tracks are as long as an hour—or play the whole sequence for an even more immersive experience. This playlist is updated regularly. If you like a mood, add it to your library.

Today’s Country Playlist ∙ 2025 Apple Music Country This playlist tracks what’s happening from the heart of the country scene to its outer edges. Find fan favorites you already love next to breakout stars and emerging voices. Topping the list this week is “Blink Twice,” a new tune from Shaboozey and Myles Smith off the “Complete Edition” of Shaboozey’s hit 2024 album  Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going , out April 25. “Blink Twice” finds the “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” hitmaker collaborating with the acclaimed British singer-songwriter, who also co-wrote the track. Rootsy and melodic with a driving beat, “Blink Twice” is a sobering reminder to live in the present moment before it slips away, with both artists leaning into that emotional message in their dynamic, impassioned performances. Check back here early and often for updates, and if you hear something you like, add it to your library. .

Sleep Sounds Playlist ∙ 2025 Apple Music Sleep These sedate, ambient, and atmospheric tracks add a gentle touch of color to bedtime. All are specially chosen to fade into the background, facilitating deep relaxation just when you need it most. We regularly refresh this playlist. If you like a mood, add it to your library.