Today, MBW is proud to publish a very special one-off magazine: How to Write a Hit Song – Stories, Insights and Advice from 50 of the World’s Greatest Songwriterspowered by BMI.
The title may be a bit long, but it’s based on a very simple premise. For the past few years, MBW has been hosting an event called " the world’s greatest songwriter.
In it, we get an inside look at the composers behind some of the works. The most popular in recent years – or, in some cases, evergreen classics from around the world last century.
How to Write a Hit… Contains highlights from Part 1 50 interviews in our the world’s greatest songwriter series, with a special focus on priceless advice for hitmakers from some of the best producers out there.
You can read/download the digital version for free here. digital version How to Write a Hit… Also embedded at the bottom of this story.
deluxe print edition of How to Write a Hit… Delivered directly to the desks of publishing, recording, management and professional professionals, as well as key executives in all fields MBW+ digital and physical subscribers over the next few days.
(If you would like a hard copy How to Write a Hit… To read the book, just purchase the “Digital + Physical” annual MBW+ subscription here before December 20th.
Featured interviewee’s number of Grammy Awards and billion-stream tracks How to Write a Hit… It’ll make you dizzy.
These interviewees include…
- Diane Warren
- Ali Tamposi
- Linda Perry
- oakfield
- Lamont Dozier
- Steve Mack
- Justin Tranter
- Bjorn Urvaus
- Ashley Gorley
- Amy Allen
- Teddy Riley
- Jack Antonoff
- And Negro
- And more…
Founder of MBW Tim Ingham commented: “We like to work on the world’s greatest songwriter series, it’s no surprise that it’s one of the most popular regulars in the MBW editorial portfolio.
“Collecting highlights from the first 50 issues is not only a pleasure, it’s also a reminder of the brilliance of the writers we had the pleasure of speaking with and their fascinating insights into what it took to reach the top of their careers.”
Mike O’NeillBMI President and CEO added, “We are delighted to honor the songwriters and composers around the world who are the creative force that drives the music we know and love. Without their important contributions that laid the foundation for our industry, There wouldn’t be any songs.
“In honoring all songwriters, we are also celebrating the heart and soul of music itself. Thank you to all the music makers who share their inspiration and passion with the world.
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