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Discover Fresh Apple Music Playlists for August 2018

Apple Music unveils new playlists and exclusive content for August 2018, including a short film with Up Next artist Jax Jones and fresh episodes from Beats 1 shows.

Discover Fresh Apple Music Playlists for August 2018

Exclusives

This week, Apple Music highlights its newest Up Next artist, Jax Jones, through a short film delving into his creative journey and how he crafts his distinctive dance-pop tracks.

Best of Beats 1

A standout feature of Apple's Beats 1 is its diverse roster of exclusive shows. Subscribers can stream entire episodes on demand or dive into the weekly playlist featuring tracks from the latest broadcasts. This week brings fresh episodes from St. Vincent, SOULECTION, and Jehnny Beth.

  • St. Vincent's Mixtape Delivery Service – This week's mix is curated for those embarking on a new chapter in life. It includes tracks from Chance the Rapper, Empath, Here Lies Man, and Miya Folick.
  • SOULECTION – After journeys to Europe and Japan, Joe Kay presents fresh selections inspired by his travels. This episode shines a light on Quentin Miller, The Internet, Mario McKinnis, and Vhoor.
  • Start Making Sense – Although their own Beats 1 show lacks a new episode this week, the group appears elsewhere on the station. Jehnny Beth spins their tracks along with music from Bob Moses, Beak, and Johnny Hostile.

Essential Playlists

Apple Music offers a range of expertly curated playlists, crafted by its own team and in collaboration with notable publications and brands. These lists showcase the week's top tracks, emerging artists worth discovering, and are refreshed regularly with new additions.

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Music playlists

  • Best of the Week – Apple Music's editors compile the week's biggest hits into a regularly updated playlist. This week features tracks from Quavo, Why Don't We, Stefflon Don, and Maluma. – Get the playlist
  • The DG Playlist – Renowned classical label Deutsche Grammophon presents a collection of works by composers such as Mozart, Bach, and Chopin, performed by artists including Daniel Lozakovich, Alice Sara Ott, Murray Perahia, and Daniel Barenboim. – Get the playlist
  • All the Way Up – This playlist features tracks climbing the charts, showcasing top contemporary hip-hop, R&B, UK rap, grime, and Afrobeats from artists like Drake, Tyra, ZieZie, and Nicki Minaj. – Get the playlist

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Video playlists

  • Must-See Videos – Essential viewing includes the newest clips from benny blanco, Ariana Grande, Christine and the Queens, and Billie Eilish. – Watch the list
  • Y2K Hip-Hop and R&B Videos – Travel back to the early 2000s with iconic music videos from Missy Elliott, Outkast, Nelly, Ludacris, and others. – Watch the list
  • The Beats 1 Video List – The hottest videos from tracks dominating the Beats 1 charts, featuring Travis Scott, Ariana Grande, Jax Jones, and Alesia Cara. – Watch the list

Save this page and return next week for additional Apple Music updates!

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