“The Bigger Picture,” Lil Baby

Scott Plagenhoef, Apple Music’s global head of music programming: While “Rockstar” and “Rain on Me” battle for the title of the summer’s biggest song, Lil Baby has turned in the season’s most crucial record. The Atlanta rapper’s socially conscious turn lives up to its title’s promise, channeling the mood of the moment as much of the country comes to grips with the magnitude of systemic racism and recognizes the opportunity to finally take it on and create lasting change.