IOS 6 Smart Playlist Bug

Hey, recently updated to iOS6. Having smart playlist issues when attempting to add songs purchased through iTunes, from the iPhone. (eg, attempting to add songs to the playlist on the handset). Adding songs to these playlists from ripped CDs works fine. Is anyone else having this problem?

I actually am having an issue with not having any playlists sync to my phone at all. All my music is there but not one playlist. But the funny thing is, if I clike on my phone within itunes to see all the content, the playlists show up and I am able to play them from my phone, from the playlist, in itunes. You are the closest one that seems to be having the same problem I am.

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