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BBC's Zane Lowe explains move to Apple

BBC's Radio DJ Zane Lowe has explained why he is leaving the corporation to join Apple.

News broke recently that the presenter and DJ, who has a weekday evening show on Radio 1, will embark on a new job with Apple.

Speaking to the Guardian, Lowe said that his decision was based on the company's ability to bring music to the world.

He said: "It's about being able to get great music to an audience on a global level.

"I know that there is an opportunity to come out here and to build something that will reach parts of the world that I've never reached before.

"I'm just trying to connect with the listener, and connect with the artist, and put you guys together. I really want a platform for the most passionate people who love music.

"I want to be able to bring that human experience, that we all had growing up with record stores, but actually make it something you can listen to in a world where you're left to your own devices."

Annie Mac will take over Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show from March 9.

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