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"Metallica has been such a powerful influence on my musical career," J Balvin tells Apple Music. "Their music has been in my life since I can remember." The Colombian superstar—whose interpretation of "Wherever I May Roam" is a highlight of the genre-spanning Metallica Blacklist covers album celebrating 30 years of the Black Album—pays further tribute with this exclusive playlist containing dozens of his favourite songs by the band. "The first guitar riff I ever loved came from their songs; that led me to want to learn to play, which I eventually did thanks to them and their legacy. They marked an era and a generation in the music industry. If anyone deserves a tribute and recognition as influential in every aspect of their musical trajectory, that’s Metallica."