Interview with RedOne, producer and songwriter for Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Akon, Kat DeLuna and Darin - March 23, 2009“You never know when the magic will happen - a person sings something, comes up with a lyric, and you compliment it, and suddenly ‘boom!’”
With hits for Lady Gaga (US & UK No.1), Akon (US Top 10), Kat DeLuna (US Top 20), Darin (Sweden No.1) and a World Cup anthem to his name there’s no question that RedOne is a red hot producer right now, and his golden boy status was recently crowned when the ‘King of Pop’ himself, Michael Jackson, turned to him to help orchestrate the legend’s return to the charts. HitQuarters caught the LA-based songwriter and producer on a break from his exhaustive schedule to discuss his rise to the top, his Moroccan and Swedish musical roots, World Cup glory and also to watch the open and friendly pop-meister clam up when the confidential subject of Jacko is raised. Click here to read more |
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