“I’ve hit a lot of milestones this year,” KnowKnow, real name Ding Zhen, tells Apple Music. “Putting out my third album and having my wedding are at the top.” The Chengdu-based rapper and Higher Brothers member celebrates those triumphs with a Lunar New Year playlist heavy on hip-hop, including five tracks from his new release, LONG TIME KNOW SEE—and looks forward to milestones of the future. “In the coming year, I want to make new music and try out new genres,” he says. “Listen along with me and face the exciting plot twists and challenges of the year to come.” Get to know some of his picks below. Joey Bada$$, “Where I Belong” “[’90s] renaissance, tight flow and clear rhythms. Joey Bada$$ also uses a traditional Chinese erhu sample, so I really like this one.” Sainté, “Summer Is Blue” (feat. A2 & Knucks) “The intro samples a Chinese discussion of the word ‘blue’, illustrating the language’s global influence. Musicians in other countries like Chinese too.” Pop Smoke, “Tell The Vision” (feat. Kanye West & Pusha T) “I listened to this song while riding the high-speed train. It’s not often that drill music makes me cry with empathy.” Pharrell Williams, “Cash In Cash Out” (feat. 21 Savage & Tyler, The Creator) “I hope everyone continues to cash in cash out in the coming year.” Dabeull & Holybrune, “You & I” “An absolutely passionate, skilled, and solid producer who creates a strong retro atmosphere.” Shunza, “April 5, 1969” “I like a comment on this song: ‘I won my boyfriend's heart five years ago because I sang this song at karaoke.’”