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Spotify CLASSICS: The 100 Greatest R&B Songs of the Streaming Era
We’ve unveiled the next chapter of our Spotify CLASSICS program: The 100 Greatest R&B Songs of the Streaming Era. Spotify’s U.S. editorial team—along with Carl Chery, Creative Director, Head of Urban Music at Spotify—has taken on the ambitious task of corralling all shades of R&B under one umbrella, and in the end, this list offers a snapshot of all the genre has offered in the streaming era, which we define as 2015 to present day. Read on!
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The European Commission Confirms, Apple’s Anti-Competitive Behavior Is Illegal and Harms Consumers
The recent European Commission (EC) decision marks an important moment in the fight for a more open internet for consumers. It has made its conclusion clear: Apple’s behavior limiting communications to consumers is unlawful. This decision sends a powerful message—no company, not even a monopoly like Apple, can wield power abusively to control how other companies interact with their customers. Learn more.
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Your Own Personal DJ
Since its inception, radio provided a music format that was convenient and simple, but far from personal. Spotify’s solution? AI DJ, a bespoke experience that provides listeners with the content they want through generative AI technology. After years of experimentation, we created a product that captures the fun and usefulness of a radio DJ, but builds on it to make it a personalized experience meant just for you. In this episode, learn how we did it and hear from our AI DJ himself, Xavier “X” Jernigan.
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Spotify’s 10-Year Journey Elevating Latin Creators
In 2013, we embarked on a transformative journey in most of Latin America’s Spanish-speaking countries, a journey that has since reshaped the rhythm of global music. This tenth anniversary of our presence in the region is not just a landmark in the history of Spotify; it’s also a celebration of how Latin creators—propelled by the power of streaming—have taken the world by storm.