Hidden Hitmakers

Published: March 16, 2022, 10 a.m.

The names of pop and rock stars are known by millions of people around the world, but the people who actually write their music often stay in the shadows. In this episode, we peel back the curtain on the songwriters behind some of the biggest hits of the last forty years, and find out how this unseen part of the industry really works. Along the way, we\u2019ll get the inside scoop about working with KISS, Bon Jovi, Ricky Martin, Snoop Dogg, Puff Daddy, and more. Featuring songwriter Desmond Child and rapper/songwriter Gizzle.\n\nFollow the show on Twitter, Facebook, & Reddit.\nSubscribe to our Youtube channel here.\nBecome a monthly contributor at 20k.org/donate.\nIf you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org.\nGet 10% off your first month of BetterHelp online therapy at betterhelp.com/20k.\nVisit zocdoc.com/20k to download the Zocdoc app and sign up for free.\nGet one month free of Headspace at headspace.com/20k.\nEpisode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: https://www.20k.org/episodes/hiddenhitmakers\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices