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Inside the Playbook: Theron Thomas on The Science of a Hit Song
In this episode clip, Grammy-winning songwriter Theron Thomas dives into one of the biggest truths in today’s music industry: the entire business is built on the backs of songwriters, yet they’re still the last ones to get paid.
Theron breaks down the real economics behind the hits that turned artists like Rihanna, Jay-Z, and Kanye West into global moguls, and why the people who wrote those records are still fighting for fair publishing, royalties, and ownership.
We get into the science of hit songwriting, the math and structure behind songs that travel, and the mindset required to create…
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