{"id":106453,"date":"2025-11-21T16:40:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T16:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=106453"},"modified":"2025-11-21T16:40:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T16:40:48","slug":"apple-music-unveils-its-best-of-2025-roundup-playlists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/apple-music-unveils-its-best-of-2025-roundup-playlists\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Music unveils its \u2018Best of 2025\u2019 roundup playlists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 style=\"user-select: auto;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; user-select: auto;\">Apple Music has dropped its \u2018Best of 2025\u2019 playlists and revealed its Artist of the Year. See who topped the list and why this year\u2019s picks stand out.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Apple Music has started its year-end celebrations for 2025, unveiling a collection of \u201cBest of 2025\u201d playlists and announcing Tyler, The Creator as its Artist of the Year. 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His two major releases, <em>CHROMAKOPIA<\/em> and <em>DON\u2019T TAP THE GLASS<\/em>, were both successes. One project shattered his personal streaming records, while the other debuted at No. 1 in over 50 countries, cementing Tyler\u2019s global impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tyler toured heavily throughout 2025, performing at some of the world\u2019s biggest festivals, from Governors Ball and Lollapalooza to Outside Lands and Osheaga. He also continued to build on his legacy as a curator and tastemaker by returning with another edition of Camp Flog Gnaw, his beloved Los Angeles festival known for its eclectic lineups and vibrant community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple Music described the award as a celebration of Tyler\u2019s fearless creativity and willingness to push boundaries. 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