What Makes This Song Great? "Into You" MAX MARTIN

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What it is

Rick Beato analyzes the music and production of Max Martin through Ariana Grande's Into You, breaking down its layering and songwriting craft.

HN points to it as an explanation of how Max Martin builds hit songs.

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Topics: max martin, songwriting, music production, rick beato, pop music