Apple Music
Image by @dancingmanggaeApple Music is Apple Inc.'s ad-free music, audio and video streaming service that gives access to millions of songs and other content from creators around the world. As of February 2022, it had 98 million subscribers.
These are some of the things users can do on Apple Music:
- create a personal Apple Music account
- search for and listen to music, podcast and audio/video content
- upload music, podcast or other audio/video content
- follow and create playlists
- favorite, rate and share content
- see recommended and officially curated songs by Apple Music
Platforms
Apple Music can be accessed via Web, Android, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, CarPlay, HomePod, Windows, Chrome OS, Amazon Echo, Sonos, and PlayStation 5.
Availability
Apple Music is available in 167 countries and regions, widely in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and in parts of Africa and the Middle East.
The Importance of Streaming on Apple Music
Streaming on Apple Music is important for IFPI, RIAA, and global and country music charts, including Billboard and UK Official Charts.
According to Nielsen's Mid-Year 2020 Report:
1. Stream Equivalent Albums (SEAs)
- 1,250 streams from a premium platform = 1 album/unit sale
- 3,750 streams from an ad-supported platform = 1 album/unit sale
2. Stream Equivalent Songs (SES)
- 125 streams from a premium platform = 1 song unit
- 375 streams from an ad-supported platform = 1 song unit
Moreover, charting and official and user-made playlists on Apple Music provide exposure to a bigger audience outside of an artist's fanbase.
How to Sign Up for Apple Music
2. Sign in with your existing Apple ID and password. If you don't have an Apple ID yet, tap "Create New Apple ID" and follow the steps below. Just provide your full name, birth date, email address, and phone number.
3. If asked to validate your billing information, add your payment method and select "Join."
- Create an Apple ID on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Create an Apple ID on a Mac
- Create an Apple ID on a Windows PC
- Create an Apple ID on another device
If you are not sure if you already have an Apple ID, or you forgot, just enter your name and email address at iforgot.apple.com.
How to Create a New Apple ID
You can use the same Apple ID for different Apple services, including Apple Music. If you do not have an Apple ID yet, you can create one.
- Create an Apple ID on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Create an Apple ID on a Mac
- Create an Apple ID on a Windows PC
- Create an Apple ID on another device
If you are not sure if you already have an Apple ID, or you forgot, just enter your name and email address at iforgot.apple.com.
How to Stream a Purchased Track on Apple Music
2. Delete the purchased track.
- Search up the purchased track.
- Long-press the track for the menu to appear.
- Select “Remove” then select “Delete from Library.”
3. Check if the track has been deleted.
- Search up the track again.
- Check if the “+” sign now appears next to the track.
4. If the track has been deleted from your library, proceed with streaming.
Note: Only streams from a paid or free trial Apple Music subscription will be counted as streams. Tracks purchased on iTunes but streamed on Apple Music will not be counted.
Via App on iOS
1. Open the Apple Music app.
2. Search up the track you want to add.
3. Tap “More Options” for a dropdown menu.
4. Select “Add to a Playlist.”
5. Select “New Playlist.”
6. Name the playlist. You may add a playlist image and description.
7. Select “Add Music.”
8. To add more tracks, tap the red outlined box.
9. To add the same tracks to the playlist, repeat Steps 2 to 4. Then select “Add Again.”
10. To edit a playlist, tap the three-dot icon and follow instructions.
11. To arrange the tracks, long-press the three-line icon next to the track and drag.
Via App on Android
1. Open the Apple Music app.
2. Search up the track you want to add.
3. Tap “More Options” for a dropdown menu.
4. Select “Add to a Playlist.
5. Select “New Playlist.”
6. Name the playlist. You may add a playlist image and description.
7. Select “Add Music.”
8. To add more tracks, tap the red “+” icon.
9.To add the same tracks to the playlist, repeat Step 8 then select “Add Again.”
10. To arrange the tracks, long-press the three-line icon next to the track and drag.
On Mac or PC
1. Open the Apple Music app or iTunes.
2. Go to “File” in the Menu bar.
Note: Only streams from a paid or free trial Apple Music subscription will be counted as streams. Tracks purchased on iTunes but streamed on Apple Music will not be counted.
How to Make a Playlist on Apple Music
Via App on iOS
1. Open the Apple Music app.
2. Search up the track you want to add.
3. Tap “More Options” for a dropdown menu.
4. Select “Add to a Playlist.”
5. Select “New Playlist.”
6. Name the playlist. You may add a playlist image and description.
7. Select “Add Music.”
8. To add more tracks, tap the red outlined box.
9. To add the same tracks to the playlist, repeat Steps 2 to 4. Then select “Add Again.”
10. To edit a playlist, tap the three-dot icon and follow instructions.
11. To arrange the tracks, long-press the three-line icon next to the track and drag.
Via App on Android
1. Open the Apple Music app.
2. Search up the track you want to add.
3. Tap “More Options” for a dropdown menu.
4. Select “Add to a Playlist.
5. Select “New Playlist.”
6. Name the playlist. You may add a playlist image and description.
7. Select “Add Music.”
8. To add more tracks, tap the red “+” icon.
9.To add the same tracks to the playlist, repeat Step 8 then select “Add Again.”
10. To arrange the tracks, long-press the three-line icon next to the track and drag.
On Mac or PC
1. Open the Apple Music app or iTunes.
2. Go to “File” in the Menu bar.
3. Select “New” then tap “Playlist.”
3. Name the playlist.
4. Drag and drop the tracks to your playlist in the sidebar.
3. Name the playlist.
4. Drag and drop the tracks to your playlist in the sidebar.
How to Rate Music on iOS
- Tap “Settings” then “Music.”
- Swipe the “Show Star Ratings” slider on.
2. Open the Apple Music app.
3. Start playing a track.
4. Tap the track.
5. In the pop-up menu, tap “Rate Song.”
6. In the star rating screen, tap the star you want to rate the song with.
7. Tap “Done.”
How to Favorite Music on iOS
2. Start playing a track. Expand the player to fullscreen, if needed.
3. Tap the three-dot icon.
4. Tap the heart icon to favorite the track.
How to Favorite Music on iTunes
2. Search up the track you want to favorite.
3. Tap the heart icon to favorite the track.
- In the Song view, tap the heart icon in the heart column.
- In the Artist view, hover your mouse over the track then tap the heart icon once it appears.
- If the song is playing, tap the three-dot icon next to the song title then tap the heart icon.
The Importance of Streaming from Apple Music's Official Playlists
Apple Music makes playlists that garner massive following. BTS' and the members' songs have been added to these playlists. It is important to stream the track from these Apple Music playlists to signal that it is being received well. If a track is among the best performers of a playlist, it will have a better chance of staying in the playlist.
The Importance of Rating and Favoriting a Song
The Importance of Sharing a Song
Sharing the song is a priority. Jimin himself has expressed his desire for their works to reach more people. How should we share his work?
1. Share the link to the track without using shortened links (i.e., bitly). You may refer to the links at the bottom of this page.
2. Post the track not only as part of a playlist but also as a track of its own.
3. Share and embed it on social media, messaging platforms, websites, and portals.
4. Share the link of the song in your advertisements and projects.
2. Post the track not only as part of a playlist but also as a track of its own.
3. Share and embed it on social media, messaging platforms, websites, and portals.
4. Share the link of the song in your advertisements and projects.
Sharing a song can influence its charting that helps promote the song, and gives it wider reach.
Introducing the song to more listeners impacts not only streaming numbers and charting. By actively promoting Jimin's song, you are helping increase the level of awareness, interest, engagement, and loyalty towards the song, Jimin's other works, and Jimin himself among fans, non-fans, and/or the general public. For example, sharing an amazing song can convert a non-fan into a casual fan, or a casual fan into a more passionate fan. Such exposure may also build or strengthen positive associations (thoughts, impressions, or beliefs of the consumer) towards Jimin and his artistry.
Introducing the song to more listeners impacts not only streaming numbers and charting. By actively promoting Jimin's song, you are helping increase the level of awareness, interest, engagement, and loyalty towards the song, Jimin's other works, and Jimin himself among fans, non-fans, and/or the general public. For example, sharing an amazing song can convert a non-fan into a casual fan, or a casual fan into a more passionate fan. Such exposure may also build or strengthen positive associations (thoughts, impressions, or beliefs of the consumer) towards Jimin and his artistry.
Tips and Reminders
1. Use Apple Music paid plans or free trial offers.
2. You can purchase a music video and stream it on Apple Music as well.3. Favorite the track and leave a rating.
4. For streams to count, remember to delete the track or music video purchased on iTunes before streaming.
5. Stream the original, remixes, and instrumentals of the song. Their streams will count towards the Billboard chart.
6. Don't mute. You may use earphones instead.
7. Use multiple track-focused playlists especially during the first 3 months of the music release.- We recommend keeping the playlist's length to less than 3 hours.
- Put a gap of 2 to 3 tracks in between duplicate (the same) tracks.
- Diversify your playlist. Include BTS' collaborations. You may add tracks by artists apart from BTS and Jimin but limit the length and quantity.
- Don't add long filler tracks by other artists.
8. Avoid bot-like behaviors. Stream like a human.
8. Avoid bot-like behaviors. Stream like a human.
- Don't stream simultaneously on different devices or browsers using the same account.
- Search the track or playlist manually.
- Don't put duplicate tracks one after another. Put a gap of at least 2 to 3 tracks between duplicate tracks in your playlist.
- Avoid making a pattern in your playlist.
- Don't loop.
- Interact with your playlist (i.e., skip, add, or remove tracks).
- Switch playlists and platforms.
- Interact with your playlist at least once every couple of hours (i.e., search, pause, add, or remove tracks, change volume).
- Don't do the same activity (i.e., pause, replay) excessively especially in a short span of time.
- Don't do and undo then do the same activity in a short span of time.
- Search the track or playlist manually.
- Don't put duplicate tracks one after another. Put a gap of at least 2 to 3 tracks between duplicate tracks in your playlist.
- Avoid making a pattern in your playlist.
- Don't loop.
- Interact with your playlist (i.e., skip, add, or remove tracks).
- Switch playlists and platforms.
- Interact with your playlist at least once every couple of hours (i.e., search, pause, add, or remove tracks, change volume).
- Don't do the same activity (i.e., pause, replay) excessively especially in a short span of time.
- Don't do and undo then do the same activity in a short span of time.
9. Don't shuffle your track-focused playlist to keep the focus on the prioritized track.
10. Turn off “Autoplay.”
11. Don't auto-download.
12. You can embed a track. However, make sure that autoplay is turned off. Streams from tracks on autoplay will be filtered out.
13. Share links to the individual track and to good track-focused playlists. Avoid using shortened links when posting on social media.
14. If you can, change your internet connection once in a while (i.e., wifi to data, data to wifi, wifi to another wifi).
2. BTS
3. Tracks – Lie | Intro: Serendipity | Serendipity (Full Length Edition) | Filter | Friends | Dis-ease
11. Don't auto-download.
12. You can embed a track. However, make sure that autoplay is turned off. Streams from tracks on autoplay will be filtered out.
13. Share links to the individual track and to good track-focused playlists. Avoid using shortened links when posting on social media.
14. If you can, change your internet connection once in a while (i.e., wifi to data, data to wifi, wifi to another wifi).
Links
1. Jimin – to be added2. BTS
3. Tracks – Lie | Intro: Serendipity | Serendipity (Full Length Edition) | Filter | Friends | Dis-ease
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