Songwriters/Producers reveal the secrets, stories and gut wrenching moments that led to hits.
(New York, N.Y.) October 25, 2009, — What specific song(s) have captured the emotions of happiness, anger, love, confidence, anxiety, stress, and relaxation that you are going through or have been through? Ever wondered who wrote or produced that song?
This week (Oct. 26-Oct. 31), Singersroom will reveal songwriters/producers who illuminate the path that lead artists to creating hits like "Blame It," "He Wasn't Man Enough," "I Look To You," "No Air," "Déjà Vu," "Shoulda Let You Go," "Down," "Walk In My Shoes" and so many more.
Kicking off the week with songwriter/vocal producer Claude Kelly (Chrisette Michele, Whitney Houston), he shares the sentiment that you have to study your craft. "It's very important to do your homework with an artist and understand different styles of music…"
Music producer/songwriter Rodney Jerkins, who co-wrote and produced the Brandy & Monica duet "The Boy Is Mine" and Destiny's Child "Say My Name," tells us how he combats the pressure of making a hit song and how he is working on developing the next female super-group.
Female songwriting duo Big Drawz, like Rodney Jerkins, is focusing on artist development as well as songwriters. "We were artists first…We understand the process & wanting to have longevity. If you want longevity you need artist development." Shanell Irving and Tenesha are working on developing new artist while penning songs for Mary J. Blige and Jahiem.
Harvey Mason Jr. moved from the basketball court after a career ending injure to produce "He Wasn't Man Enough" for Toni Braxton. Expanding from music to film, Mr. Mason executive produced the 'More Than A Game' documentary featuring Lebron James.
Reggie Hamlet describes the drive and training needed to become a music producer rather than a struggling beat maker. "A producer puts his personality into his music so when a songwriter comes in they can feed off your energy and you both can create something crazy."
Stay clicked to Singersroom Oct. 25-Oct. 31 as each producer/songwriter gets their chance to shine. Featured songwriters include Rodney Jerkins, Harvey Mason Jr., Claude Kelly, Chris Henderson, Big Drawz, Reggie Hamlet and JL Cotter.
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