Before I get into the nitty gritty, I'd like to point out I'm a fan of rap music... but I'm also a fan of various other genres.
I think that Apple Music isn't good for music discovery, and here's why: I believe they skew 'Top Music' lists to feature only rap music, and this has been a trend (problem?) since Apple Music's inception. Take a look at the 'Top Music' from both Apple music, and the iTunes Store, I posted some screenshots below; they're completely different. The 'Top Music' on the iTunes Store is well balanced with music from Pop, Country, Electronic, Rap, and other artists of different genres. Top lists usually a great way to discover new and great music. Other Apple Music discovery tools are not well organized, or doest present new music in a useful way. For example, in my experience... the 'For You' section in Apple Music basically shows the music I already listen to, and curated playlists are nowhere near as long (or well optimized though algorithms) to give a great discovery experience. Since of the Beats 1 acquisition, Dr. Dre's and Jimmy Iovine have influenced Apple Music in a way that isn't good for people who listen to ALL music. I almost feel like Apple Music promotes artists who have a personal relationship with these leader. What do you think about this?
