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Inside the Playbook: Khris Riddick-Tynes on Why the Song Still Comes First
Why do some songs fade fast while others last for years?
In this clip, Khris Riddick-Tynes breaks down why the song still comes first; not the trend, not the moment, not the hype. He gets into why lyrics, melody, and emotional truth are what give records real staying power, and why track-first songs often burn out fast.
The conversation also covers how SZA’s “Snooze” came together, why mentorship matters, what discernment looks like in A&R and executive production, and how great songs often start with honest conversations and difficult emotions.
If you care about songwriting, artist…
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