‘I would never just show up at the party just because there’s an invitation; I have to believe I can make a contribution’

Legendary producer Daniel Lanois on his role in U2’s global breakthrough, two of Bob Dylan’s career highlights and the importance of trust
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‘It’s not about what happens to you in this business, it’s about how you react to situations and to people, it’s about how you respond’

Rogét Chahayed on exec producing Jack Harlow, breaking through with Broccoli and the importance of happiness
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‘Music has always been my safe haven, it kept me off the streets and it kept me dreaming big.’

Swizz Beatz discusses growing up in the South Bronx, his approach to production, working with artists and much more besides. 
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‘Being a good producer is having the ability to adapt to the environment or the people that you’re with.’

Grammy-nominated producer, Carter Lang, discusses what goes into a successful studio session, lessons learned across his career, and much more besides.
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‘My strength isn’t looking at a computer screen. I wouldn’t join the music business today, because I don’t want to be a typist.’

Steve Lillywhite on working with the teenage U2 and the feuding Rolling Stones
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‘I want to create a frictionless music business where people actually get paid.’

Grammy-nominated producer and Ariana Grande collaborator Tommy Brown discusses how he approaches production, the best advice he’s been given, and why he thinks the music business needs a long overdue update
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‘I try not to be too abrasive with people. I’m not the type to tell someone, This sucks; you need to do it over.’

Cirkut is the latest interviewee in MBW’s World’s Greatest Producers series
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‘The best advice I’ve ever been given? People rejecting me over and over…’

Ricky Reed, Grammy-winning producer for Lizzo, Twenty One Pilots, Kesha and lots more, discusses overcoming the music industry doubters, his approach to production, and the best piece of career (non) advice he’s ever been given…
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