From The Rolling Stones to Justin Bieber - The Process of a Hitmaker | The Track Star Podcast

This week on the Track Star Podcast, we’re joined by Grammy Award-winning producer, songwriter, and musician Andrew Watt, one of the defining hitmakers in modern music. From pop stars to rock legends, Andrew has worked with some of the biggest artists in the world, including Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Ozzy Osbourne, Justin Bieber, and Lady Gaga.

In this episode, Jack plays through a list of songs Andrew has helped create, many of which became chart-topping hits. Andrew reflects on his journey from producing pop records to collaborating with some of rock music’s most iconic artists, and shares his philosophy on creating the right environment for artists to do their best work.

From building trust in the studio to understanding what truly makes a great record, this conversation offers a rare look into the mindset and process behind some of today’s biggest songs.

This Episode’s Tracklist:
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Rough And Twisted - Rolling Stones
6:22 - Señorita - Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes
10:08 - Gabriela - KATSEYE
14:05 - Die With A Smile - Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars
16:48 - Days We Left Behind - Paul McCartney
22:06 - Peaches - Justin Bieber (ft. Daniel Caesar, GIVEON)
26:10 - Take What You Want - Post Malone (ft. Ozzy Osbourne, Travis Scott)
31:01 - RUNWAY - Lady Gaga, Doechii

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