ZICO, who helped kick off the “challenge” trend on social media in K-pop with “Any Song”, got right back to work after finishing his military service in 2022. Despite the time spent away from the game, he demonstrated an uncanny knack for knowing what’s hot. Upon his return he led the creation of “New Thing (feat. Homies)”, a mission track for the show Street Man Fighter, which became another sensation. But that’s to be expected from ZICO who, since his debut in 2011, has excelled as an idol, rapper and producer while also boasting a keen sense of his image. In approaching his handpicked selection for Apple Music, ZICO’s notion of transcendence is that of timelessness. Drawing from rap masterpieces with original structures and timeless appeal, his playlist is sure to satisfy even the most discerning hip-hop fan.