Can I manually add a song that is not available on Apple Music to my library?

I understand that not all music is available on Apple Music which is a drag considering that Android lets you download everything. I’m trying to find a song by Chaka Khan called freedom, from soundtrack of Moscow on the Hudson. Is there any way I can convert an MP3 file so I can listen on Apple Music? I have had all my off mainstream music taken down by Apple. Can someone provide insight or guidance?

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Posted on May 23, 2024 9:07 AM

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anthonyjbarzola wrote:

I understand that not all music is available on Apple Music which is a drag considering that Android lets you download everything.

Availability does not depend on Apple. Its down to the music rights holders and distributors to make it available on iTunes or the Apple Music subscription service. I doubt it would be different on Android. Google does not own the music to make it available on its service any more than Apple does. It may have different distribution agreements in place for different media, but the underlying process and function should be the same.


I’m trying to find a song by Chaka Khan called freedom, from soundtrack of Moscow on the Hudson. Is there any way I can convert an MP3 file so I can listen on Apple Music?

Convert why?


MP3s can be added to the Apple Music app and synced to all your devices, including iPhones, and iPads.


They can also, if you subscribe to the Apple Music service, be matched or uploaded to your iCloud Music library and be available on your other devices that way.



I have had all my off mainstream music taken down by Apple.

Taken down how? From where? Apple won't take down anything, unless you cancelled your subscription to the Apple Music or iTunes Match services.


Can someone provide insight or guidance?

Into what?


Seems like you don't quite understand how the Apple Music subscription and the Apple Music app work.



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May 23, 2024 10:00 AM in response to anthonyjbarzola

anthonyjbarzola wrote:

I understand that not all music is available on Apple Music which is a drag considering that Android lets you download everything.

Availability does not depend on Apple. Its down to the music rights holders and distributors to make it available on iTunes or the Apple Music subscription service. I doubt it would be different on Android. Google does not own the music to make it available on its service any more than Apple does. It may have different distribution agreements in place for different media, but the underlying process and function should be the same.


I’m trying to find a song by Chaka Khan called freedom, from soundtrack of Moscow on the Hudson. Is there any way I can convert an MP3 file so I can listen on Apple Music?

Convert why?


MP3s can be added to the Apple Music app and synced to all your devices, including iPhones, and iPads.


They can also, if you subscribe to the Apple Music service, be matched or uploaded to your iCloud Music library and be available on your other devices that way.



I have had all my off mainstream music taken down by Apple.

Taken down how? From where? Apple won't take down anything, unless you cancelled your subscription to the Apple Music or iTunes Match services.


Can someone provide insight or guidance?

Into what?


Seems like you don't quite understand how the Apple Music subscription and the Apple Music app work.



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