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Apple Music Today: July 2023

Apple Music Today: July 2023

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Plain White T’s

Plain White T’s

The story behind the rise of Plain White T’s.
Kate Bush

Kate Bush

“Running Up That Hill” and Kate’s career aged beautifully.
Beyoncé

Beyoncé

“CUFF IT” took her storied career to new heights.
Foo Fighters

Foo Fighters

How a small Italian city caught Foo Fighters’ attention.
Sinéad O’Connor

Sinéad O’Connor

Artist, advocate, activist—that’s how we’ll remember Sinéad.
The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones

Exploring the story behind “Sympathy for the Devil.”
Metallica

Metallica

Why the imperfections of “Seek & Destroy” make it perfect.
Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift

The story behind how “the 1” almost missed the album.
Paula Abdul

Paula Abdul

The massive hit “Straight Up” changed her life.
Tony Bennett

Tony Bennett

Tony left his heart in San Francisco, but his art will be with us forever.
Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, Aqua

Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, Aqua

It’s their “Barbie World” and we’re all just living in it.
Cypress Hill

Cypress Hill

How 1992’s Lollapalooza inspired “Insane in the Brain.”
Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam

How a lightning bolt brought Pearl Jam and their fans together.
Rage Against the Machine

Rage Against the Machine

Why the group put their bodies on the line in protest at Lollapalooza.
Guns N’ Roses

Guns N’ Roses

Guns N’ Roses elevated their stardom after “Live and Let Die.”
The Police, Sting

The Police, Sting

The story behind Andy Summers’ eternal guitar lick.
Run-DMC, Aerosmith

Run-DMC, Aerosmith

The story behind one of the most important collabs in music history.
Noreaga

Noreaga

He reveals the comedic story behind “Banned From TV.”
Toni Braxton

Toni Braxton

“Breathe Again” was always destined to be a hit.
Sugarland

Sugarland

This song made history and Sugarland’s dreams come true.
Shaggy

Shaggy

How his breakthrough hit impacted reggae music.
Drake, Wizkid

Drake, Wizkid

15 years ago, Shazam revolutionized music discovery.
The Notorious B.I.G.

The Notorious B.I.G.

Why Biggie’s breakthrough track upped hip-hop’s game.
Brent Faiyaz

Brent Faiyaz

How Quentin Tarantino shaped the song “JACKIE BROWN.”
Eric B., Rakim

Eric B., Rakim

36 years ago, Eric B. & Rakim ushered in hip-hop’s evolution.
Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X

Can’t nobody tell Lil Nas X nothing about “Old Town Road.”
Katy Perry

Katy Perry

The rare hit that found controversy from multiple directions.
Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen

Why this song has been misunderstood for nearly 40 years.
JAŸ-Z

JAŸ-Z

JAŸ-Z and Beyoncé’s love story got a sequel 10 years ago.
Ice Cube

Ice Cube

Ice Cube made his acting debut 32 years ago.
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five

Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five

Hip-hop expanded its consciousness 41 years ago.