In this, the eighth installment of our series on [Music Journey: How to Use Spotify], we'll introduce playlists created by famous artists and others.

Since anyone with a Spotify account can create and publish playlists, many famous artists and celebrities create and publish their own playlists. Additionally, apart from their own accounts, some artists create playlists in collaboration with Spotify, and DJs sometimes publish playlists made from songs they've selected for their own sets.

By taking a look at an artist's playlist, you can learn about their musical roots and current tastes, making new discoveries and also allowing you to enjoy the artist's work and world on a deeper level. This time, we'd like to introduce some playlists from famous artists.

1. Taylor Swift "Songs Taylor Loves 2"

 

As the title suggests, this playlist is packed with Taylor Swift's favorite songs. The selection includes songs from artists she's close to, like her best friend Ed Sheeran, as well as pop icons like Miguel, Bahamas, and Carly Hanson, and many up-and-coming rock bands.

2. Gen Hoshino "So Sad So Happy"

 

This playlist features Gen Hoshino's own songs and favorites. The selection spans genres, including R&B, soul, and funk, including artists like Beyoncé, Mark Ronson, The Isley Brothers, and Al Green. You're sure to discover new music from this playlist.

3. Jamiroquai "House Party: Jamiroquai"

 

Jamiroquai performed at the Nippon Budokan in September 2017. This playlist was created by Jamiroquai for his Japanese fans shortly before his Japan tour. As the name suggests, the theme is "house party," but it also includes many classic hits from his roots, including those by Prince, Donna Summer, and David Bowie.

4. ARASHI "Summer Feelings"

 

This playlist was selected by the members of Arashi for the end of summer, with the theme "IN THE SUMMER." What's interesting is the inclusion of comments from each member, which reveals their thoughts behind the songs they chose.

5. Quruli "Kokoro no Idoling"

 

One of Japan's leading rock bands, Quruli, has created a comprehensive guide to the finest music from around the world, past and present. This playlist, featuring Quruli songs, is a great opportunity to broaden your musical horizons by exploring your favorite artists.

6. Gotch (ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION) "90's Dream"

 

This playlist was created by Masafumi Goto, frontman of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, another rock band that has established a unique presence in the Japanese scene. The selection focuses on 90s Britpop and alternative rock, including Oasis and Blur, which are his roots.

7. Jamie xx (The xx) "Played by Jamie xx"

 

Jamie xx is the core of The xx's sound, and has been gaining attention in the fashion and culture circles with the release of collaboration items with BEAMS and a photo exhibition at Daikanyama T-Site. As the title suggests, this playlist is a compilation of songs he's played as a DJ and on the radio. It will be updated regularly.

8. yahyel "yahyel: in the studio"

 

This playlist was created by yahyel, who released his second album, "HUMAN," in March 2018. It features a selection of music he listens to in the studio, including bands like YMO, Massive Attack, Portishead, and Bjork. Listening to these songs alongside their albums will further immerse you in their music.

9. DREAMS COME TRUE "DREAMS COME TRUE Favorites"

 

Dreams Come True recently launched a major campaign with Spotify to celebrate their 18th original album. This is one of the playlists released to commemorate the release of their entire catalog plus their new album on Spotify. It features a lineup of classic rock, funk, soul, and other hits.

10. Yumi Matsutoya "Spring Songs from Yuming."

 

Yumi Matsutoya has selected her own songs for spring listening. Including classics that everyone knows, this playlist is like a luxurious compilation album.

That concludes our list of 10 recommended playlists created by artists from Japan and abroad. If you have a favorite artist or DJ, it might be interesting to search to see if they have any playlists. This will surely add another way to enjoy music on Spotify.