For the release of Like You Do—the second, English-language instalment of his double EP—JJ Lin is sharing four exclusive playlists on Apple Music. “Like You Do is a ‘dance away your worries’ sort of musical journey, where I wanted to share a deep and emotional personal story through upbeat dance tracks,” JJ tells Apple Music. Every day is another chance to work harder, and a new opportunity to run faster. We get stronger by taking on the challenges ahead of us. Whether as an artist under the limelight or behind the scenes as a producer, JJ strives to get better no matter what role he’s given. As a collaborator, he’s learned more than he could imagine: “Working with Steve Aoki and the other producers in this album has taught me to embrace my contrasting characters. I realised that you don’t always have to share a sad story with a sad melody and that music is a place where you can be whatever you want and yet stay true to your intentions and character,” JJ says. “My Workout Companion” boasts a selection of punchy hip-hop kicks, heavy house rhythms and chunky bass grooves to lift you through your session. Get a head start with JAY-Z and take a small break with a mid-tempo instrumental from The xx—before cranking it all up with G-Eazy, Migos and Steve Aoki’s remix of JJ’s “Not Tonight”. And in case you don’t notice, there’s a strong presence of The Weeknd in between the intervals. “I admire how honest he is through his music and artistic direction. Willing to share his dark side in such a transparent manner, and then celebrate those moments using aggressive beats and melodies. I love the way his vocals flow with an unforced manner.”