Might 13, 2024
PRESS RELEASE
Apple Music celebrates the best information ever made with the launch of inaugural 100 Finest Albums record
A ten-day countdown kicks off right this moment with the reveal of albums 100-91, that includes works from Solange; Tyler, The Creator; George Michael; and extra
Uncover, share, and observe alongside as Apple Music journeys via the albums that formed, impressed, and basically modified music
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple Music right this moment introduced the discharge of its 100 Finest Albums of all time, a celebratory record of the best information ever made, crafted by Apple Music’s crew of specialists alongside a choose group of artists, together with Maren Morris, Pharrell Williams, J Balvin, Charli XCX, Mark Hoppus, Honey Dijon, and Nia Archives, in addition to songwriters, producers, and business professionals. The record is an editorial assertion, totally unbiased of any streaming numbers on Apple Music — a love letter to the information which have formed the world music lovers stay and pay attention in.
Apple Music is bringing its 100 Finest Albums to life with a countdown celebration starting right this moment, revealing 10 albums every day for the following 10 days, together with a brand-new 100 Finest microsite, new and unique content material, devoted Apple Music Radio episodes, and a lot extra. The countdown will culminate on the ultimate day with the reveal of Apple Music’s prime 10 albums of all time throughout a broadcast radio particular.
“100 Finest brings collectively all of the issues that make Apple Music the final word service for music lovers — human curation at its peak, an appreciation for the artwork of storytelling, and unparalleled information of music and an excellent deeper love for it,” mentioned Rachel Newman, Apple Music’s senior director of content material and editorial. “We now have been engaged on this for a really very long time, and it’s one thing we’re all extremely pleased with and excited to share with the world.”
“Placing this record collectively was a real labor of affection, each in that it was extremely tough to do and in that we’re all so captivated with it,” mentioned Zane Lowe, Apple Music’s world artistic director and lead anchor for Apple Music 1. “We have been tasked with deciding on the 100 greatest — that’s virtually mission inconceivable. However as music followers, it was additionally superb to actually take a minute and sit and take into consideration the music and albums and artists that we love a lot on this context. If this record sparks extra debate amongst followers exterior of Apple Music and will get folks speaking passionately in regards to the music they love, then we’ve carried out what we got down to do.”
The primary 10 albums, revealed right this moment, supply a glimpse into Apple Music’s distinctive strategy with 100 Finest. With seven of the ten information hailing from the twenty first century, two from the 90s, just one from the 70s, and varied genres represented, the record spotlights up to date artists like Tyler, The Creator; Robyn; Lorde; Travis Scott; Solange; Burial; and extra who’ve helped outline this century via their music and its affect on others.
100. Physique Discuss, Robyn
99. Resort California, Eagles
98. ASTROWORLD, Travis Scott
97. Rage In opposition to the Machine, Rage In opposition to the Machine
96. Pure Heroine, Lorde
95. Confessions, USHER
94. Unfaithful, Burial
93. A Seat on the Desk, Solange
92. Flower Boy, Tyler, The Creator
91. Pay attention With out Prejudice Vol. 1, George Michael
“There are such a lot of enjoyable details for our listeners to find about these albums,” mentioned Scott Plagenhoef, Apple Music’s world head of music programming. “For instance, two of the information revealed right this moment have been promoted with out the picture of the artist, however for reverse causes — Burial’s Unfaithful as a result of the artist was nonetheless working anonymously on the time, and George Michael’s Pay attention With out Prejudice Vol. 1 as a result of the artist was really retreating from fame.”
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To accompany the record, right this moment Apple Music additionally revealed a devoted microsite that can replace day by day of the countdown, making it simple for listeners to observe alongside. Out there now at 100best.music.apple.com, the brand new 100 Finest microsite spotlights in-depth evaluation of every album, archival interviews, and extra, and makes it simple for followers to share their favourite albums with buddies and on their social channels.
Discover information 100-91 of Apple Music’s 100 Finest Albums at 100best.music.apple.com.
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Followers will even be handled to a full 100 Finest Albums Radio takeover on Apple Music Hits, the place round the clock specials with Apple Music Radio hosts and each day specials at 9 a.m. PT (midday ET) might be broadcasted, plus unique content material will drop day by day on demand on Apple Music and Apple Podcasts.
The final 10 albums might be revealed on Wednesday, Might 22, with a particular roundtable dialogue broadcasting globally on Apple Music that options visitor artists Nile Rodgers and Maggie Rogers reflecting on the record alongside Apple Music’s personal Zane Lowe and Ebro Darden. Lowe will even curate a particular mashup-style DJ combine that includes songs from all 100 Finest Albums.
Apple Music will hold the momentum going after the countdown ends with a further week of 100 Finest Albums Radio takeover on Apple Music Hits.
All 100 Finest Albums recipients might be given an award comprised of blasted anodized aluminum, sourced fully from recycled Apple merchandise, in a singular polished PVD gold. The design on the again of the award takes its cues from a vinyl LP file and is inscribed with the artist’s identify, the album title, and the album’s 12 months of launch.
Discover Apple Music’s 100 Finest Albums at 100best.music.apple.com and verify again each day to find the total record. Get unique content material by following @AppleMusic on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Fb, and X.
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