Apple's new TV ad describes Apple Music as an 'instant boyfriend mixtape service'
Business Insider
The minute-long advert, directed by Ava DuVernay, starts with the trio bemoaning how long it takes to create a cassette-based mixtape, followed by Blige showing off Apple Music.
Playlists, the new mixtapes.Go ahead ladies!@maryjblige @kerrywashington @TherealTarajihttp://t.co/cctGZAhwuPhttps://t.co/VTnkmeEr4E
- Apple Music (@AppleMusic) September 21, 2015
The advert ends with the message: "Instant boyfriend mixtape service" before promoting the $9.99/month price (£9.99/month).
Yep, first of three. @AppleMusic rolls them out throughout the week. Loved playing w/ Queens Kerry, Taraji + Mary xo https://t.co/OhBynqoXA0
- Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) September 21, 2015
Apple has put a lot of time and effort into the launch of Apple Music, signing Canadian rapper Drake exclusively - for a reported £12.8 million ($20 million) - and promoting the service heavily. Over 11 million users signed up for a free account which expires after three months, meaning that Apple has to keep the interest in Music up.
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