Apple Music now has 100 million tracks in its catalogue

With the impending release of its jaw-dropping 100 millionth song on the streaming service, Apple Music, is set to reach a significant milestone. According to internal data, the music industry giant told The Associated Press that Apple Music will pass the milestone on Monday. On the programme, 20,000 musicians publish new songs each day.

“It's a huge, huge number,” Rachel Newman, Apple's global head of editorial and content, told the AP. “It is possible to create music and record it and release it more than ever before in the history of music, which we think is pretty incredible.”

Apple Music confirms its position as having the largest music library in the world, surpassing Amazon Music's 90 million songs, Spotify's 82 million tracks, and YouTube Music's 80 million songs.

While the specific song that pushes Apple Music over the finish line won't be known, there's a strong chance it won't be American or even in English given how much music the service is receiving from around the globe.

At the time of its launch, iTunes offered music in 200 different languages and dialects, with half of the selection being in English. With 350 languages and dialects available, English now makes up 40% of Apple Music's choices. Previously dominated by music from the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, the platform's top charts now feature songs from South Korea, Ghana, Colombia, Japan, and Ghana.

As the world becomes more digitally connected, the milestone has been drawing near. From 50 million songs in 2018, there are now 100 million songs available on Apple Music. It is thought that the epidemic sped up the process as people in isolation sought out creative outlets. According to Apple Music, the 100 millionth song might be performed by an unknown artiste.

Apple Inc. created Apple Music seven years ago, which is currently feeding iPhones and started iTunes in 2003 with 200,000 songs feeding its iPods. Apple Music has subscribers in 167 countries and territories.

Additionally, it claims that rather than only listening to what's new, its audience actively researches artists' back catalogues. When Apple Music first debuted in 2015, the top 1,000 songs accounted for 20% of all plays. They now account for 10%. Listeners who go back in time find that the average song was released on March 7, 2017.

The music streaming service is commemorating the achievement by introducing a brand-new editorial series called Apple Music Today on Monday. The streamer's editorial staff explains the history of one new or classic music, from among its 100 million options.

“We believe that it's both an opportunity for us to help all of our subscribers connect to music that they may have forgotten about or not know about,” Newman said, adding, “That's one of the things that we're doing to preserve the artistry in music.”