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Spotify taps streaming rival Beatport for EDM videos and playlists

As Spotify tries to fend off Apple, it's teaming up with one of its rivals to tap into the growing market for electronic dance music, or EDM.

The Swedish music streaming giant is bringing on videos and playlists from Beatport, the online music destination owned by rave promoter SFX Entertainment.

Spotify users will get access to music previously available only on Beatport, and will also be able to stream video from SFX's festivals and events. It marks the first agreement of its kind that will let Spotify use content from a rival streaming service.

The move comes as competitors such as Apple emphasize playlists made by DJs instead of just using computer algorithms to recommend music.