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  1. Anatomy of a Hit: Bruno Mars' 'Locked Out of Heaven'

    Anatomy of a Hit: Bruno Mars' 'Locked Out of Heaven'

    1:45 pm PST 2/11/2013
    • Colin Stutz
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    The song's producers recall how the No. 1 tune, which the singer performed with Sting on Sunday's Grammy Awards, came to be. READ MORE

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  2. In the Magazine
    Flying Helicopter High With Grammy Nominee Diplo (Exclusive Photos)

    Flying Helicopter High With Grammy Nominee Diplo (Exclusive Photos)

    8:00 am PST 2/9/2013
    • Nisha Gopalan
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    The producer-DJ, No. 12 on THR's Top Hitmakers list, lets us ride shotgun on his whirlwind four-city tour. READ MORE

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  3. In the Magazine
    Anatomy of a Hit: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' 'Thrift Shop'

    Anatomy of a Hit: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' 'Thrift Shop'

    10:00 am PST 2/8/2013
    • Emily Zemler
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    The Seattle duo, along with guest vocalist Wanz and manager Zach Quillen, recall how the No. 1 song came to be. READ MORE

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    Stitcher to the Pop Stars: Rihanna's Vocal Producer Reveals His Process

    Stitcher to the Pop Stars: Rihanna's Vocal Producer Reveals His Process

    11:00 am PST 2/7/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    Kuk Harrell co-wrote "Umbrella," sweetened "We Found Love" and worked on Beyonce's Grammy-winning "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)." READ MORE

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    Hit-Boy, the Go-To Producer for Kanye West and Jay-Z, Lives Up to His Nickname (Q&A)

    Hit-Boy, the Go-To Producer for Kanye West and Jay-Z, Lives Up to His Nickname (Q&A)

    7:30 am PST 2/7/2013
    • Colin Stutz
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    "I just want to show the world that you don't have to be boxed in," says Chauncey "Hit-Boy" Hollis, who's ranked No. 31 on THR's list of Pop's Top 35 Hitmakers. READ MORE

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  6. Mark Ronson: Meet the Man Behind Amy Winehouse, Bruno Mars' Most Infectious Hits (Q&A)

    Mark Ronson: Meet the Man Behind Amy Winehouse, Bruno Mars' Most Infectious Hits (Q&A)

    7:17 pm PST 2/6/2013
    • Nisha Gopalan
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    The 37-year-old London producer has become a go-to for artists looking to switch-up their sound. READ MORE

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  7. Pharrell Williams on Mentor Hans Zimmer, Working With Miley Cyrus (Q&A)

    Pharrell Williams on Mentor Hans Zimmer, Working With Miley Cyrus (Q&A)

    6:55 pm PST 2/6/2013
    • Nisha Gopalan
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    The singer/songwriter/producer/jack of all trades is No. 16 on THR's hitmaker's list. READ MORE

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  8. Earshot
    KCRW's Jason Bentley: 'Being a Tastemaker Is Something I Take Very Seriously' (Q&A)

    KCRW's Jason Bentley: 'Being a Tastemaker Is Something I Take Very Seriously' (Q&A)

    6:45 pm PST 2/6/2013
    • Merle Ginsberg
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    "Shazam actually calls us all the time to ID songs," says the 20-year radio veteran and station music director. READ MORE

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    The Drake Dream Team: How Noah '40' Shebib's Slow Jams Took Over Top 40 (Q&A)

    The Drake Dream Team: How Noah '40' Shebib's Slow Jams Took Over Top 40 (Q&A)

    4:15 pm PST 2/6/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    The producer/engineer, ranked 22nd on THR’s hitmakers list addresses the rapper’s next release, mixing business and friendship, and their unique relationship with their label. READ MORE

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  10. Alex Patsavas: The Industry's Premier Music Supervisor on Choosing Songs for TV and Movies (Q&A)

    Alex Patsavas: The Industry's Premier Music Supervisor on Choosing Songs for TV and Movies (Q&A)

    3:30 pm PST 2/6/2013
    • Bud Scoppa
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    The curator of the music for the "Twilight" franchise, new film "Warm Bodies" and such TV series as "Mad Men" and "The Carrie Diaries" is inseparable from her target audience. READ MORE

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  11. Bonnie McKee on Writing Hits for Pop's Leading Ladies: 'Britney Spears Is Just All Sex, All Day' (Q&A)

    Bonnie McKee on Writing Hits for Pop's Leading Ladies: 'Britney Spears Is Just All Sex, All Day' (Q&A)

    2:30 pm PST 2/6/2013
    • Emily Zemler
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    Pop divas look to THR's No. 8 Hitmaker for their next chart-topper. Now, the award-winning songwriter is taking her turn at a solo career. READ MORE

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  12. Hitmaker Ester Dean on Songwriting, Fighting and Eating Hot Dogs (Q&A)

    Hitmaker Ester Dean on Songwriting, Fighting and Eating Hot Dogs (Q&A)

    9:10 am PST 2/6/2013
    • Rebecca Ford
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    The chart-topping songwriter -- whose hits include Rihanna's "Rude Boy" and Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass" -- has expanded her world to include roles in voice acting ("Ice Age: Continental Drift") and feature film ("Pitch Perfect"). So what's next? READ MORE

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  13. THR's Hitmakers 2013: The Creative Minds Behind Katy Perry, Bruno Mars and Flo Rida's Biggest Singles

    THR's Hitmakers 2013: The Creative Minds Behind Katy Perry, Bruno Mars and Flo Rida's Biggest Singles

    8:05 am PST 2/6/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    "Teenage Dream," "Locked Out of Heaven," "I Cry" -- the secret ingredient in these pop hits is behind the scenes: the songwriters, producers, A&R executives and multihyphenate artists who help create those irresistible hooks. READ MORE

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  14. In the Magazine
    THR Names Music's 35 Top Hitmakers

    THR Names Music's 35 Top Hitmakers

    8:05 am PST 2/6/2013
    • Edited by Shirley Halperin and Bob Love
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    Behind the songs of Katy Perry, Rihanna, Pink and Taylor Swift are the songwriters, producers and execs that make it all possible. READ MORE

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  15. In the Magazine
    THR's Hitmakers 2013: How Producer Max Martin Sold 135 Million Songs

    THR's Hitmakers 2013: How Producer Max Martin Sold 135 Million Songs

    8:00 am PST 2/6/2013
    • Fred Bronson
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    The Swedish phenom who tops THR's inaugural list is responsible for Britney Spears, 'N Sync and Pink's greatest hits. READ MORE

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  16. Earshot
    How Rihanna's 'Diamonds' Was Born and Other Stargate Revelations (Q&A)

    How Rihanna's 'Diamonds' Was Born and Other Stargate Revelations (Q&A)

    8:00 am PST 2/6/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    The production team behind Wiz Khalifa’s “Black and Yellow” and Katy Perry’s “Firework”are ranked No. 9 on THR’s Hitmakers list. READ MORE

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  17. Earshot
    OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder on Hitmaking, Writer's Block and the Song That Got Away (Q&A)

    OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder on Hitmaking, Writer's Block and the Song That Got Away (Q&A)

    8:00 am PST 2/6/2013
    • Michele Amabile Angermiller
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    "When a song doesn’t go as far as you anticipate, it’s soul crushing," says the in-demand producer and award-winning songwriter, who is No. 6 on THR's Hitmakers list. READ MORE

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  18. Earshot
    Dr. Luke: 'I'm Always Petrified That This Is My Last Good Song' (Q&A)

    Dr. Luke: 'I'm Always Petrified That This Is My Last Good Song' (Q&A)

    8:00 am PST 2/6/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    The man who's had a hand in more than 40 smashes since 2004 is No. 2 on THR's Hitmakers list. READ MORE

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  19. Earshot
    Ne-Yo on Today's Pop Hits: 'There's Simple and Then There's Stupid' (Q&A)

    Ne-Yo on Today's Pop Hits: 'There's Simple and Then There's Stupid' (Q&A)

    8:00 am PST 2/6/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    His first and last hit have the same name ("Let Me Love You") and it's no coincidence, says the R&B singer, in-demand songwriter and A&R executive. READ MORE

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