10 Famous Pop Music Producers You Should Know

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These are the 10 most famous and successful pop music producers of all time. You may not know their names, but you definitely know their work.

Introduction

There are many famous pop music producers who have made a significant impact on the music industry. These producers have worked with some of the biggest names in music and have helped to shape the sound of popular music over the years. Here are 10 famous pop music producers you should know.

1. George Martin – George Martin was a British producer who worked with the Beatles on many of their most popular albums. He is often credited with helping to create the “ Beatles sound” and is considered one of the most important figures in popular music history.

2. Phil Spector – Phil Spector is a legendary producer who worked with a number of different artists in the 1960s, including the Beatles, the Ronettes, and Ike and Tina Turner. He is known for his “Wall of Sound” production technique, which involved layering multiple instruments and voices to create a thick, dense sound.

3. Brian Wilson – Brian Wilson is a singer, songwriter, and producer who was a member of the Beach Boys. He is considered one of the most influential figures in pop music history and has been credited with helping to pioneer sonic innovations like the use of layered vocal harmonies and studio effects.

4. Mutt Lange – Mutt Lange is a South African-born producer who has worked with some of the biggest names in rock music, including AC/DC, Def Leppard, Foreigner, and Bryan Adams. He is known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to get unusual sounds out of traditional rock instruments like guitars and drums.

5. Dr. Dre – Dr. Dre is a rapper, producer, and entrepreneur who helped to shape the sound of gangsta rap in the 1990s as a member of NWA and as a solo artist. He has also produced records for a number of other artists, including Eminem, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, and Kendrick Lamar.

6. Quincy Jones – Quincy Jones is a legendary producer who has worked in many different genres of music over his long career, including jazz, pop, soul, R&B, hip hop, and film scores. He has produced albums for artists like Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon, Miles Davis, and Oprah Winfrey.

7. Timbaland – Timbaland is a hip hop producer whose unique style has influenced many other producers over the years. He has produced tracks for artists like Missy Elliott, Aaliyah, Justin Timberlake , Jay-Z , Rihanna , and Drake . In addition to his work as a producer , he has also released several solo albums .
8 Rick Rubin – Rick Rubin is an American record producer who co-founded Def Jam Recordings in 1984 . He has produced records for artists like Beastie Boys , Red Hot Chili Peppers , Slipknot , Jay-Z , Nirvana , Metallica , Johnny Cash , Linkin Park , System Of A Down Kenny Chesney weightlessness Glenn Frey death Adele 25 LCD Soundsystem American Dream Lady Gaga Joanne Machine Gun Kelly bloom Khalid American Teen Pink Floyd The Wall Beatles Abbey Road Led Zeppelin IV Fleetwood Mac Rumours Taylor Swift Reputation Kendrick Lamar good kid mAAd city Radiohead OK Computer

Dr. Luke

Dr. Luke, born Lukasz Sebastian Gottwald, is a professional songwriter and record producer. He has worked with some of the biggest names in pop music, including Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne, and Miley Cyrus. Dr. Luke’s production style is very pop-oriented and often uses heavily processed drums and synthesizers. He has also been known to use grandiose sound effects and sampled instruments in his productions.

Max Martin

Max Martin is a Swedish record producer and songwriter who has worked with some of the biggest names in pop music over the past two decades. He has been responsible for 16 number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, more than any other producer in history.

Martin got his start in the music industry working as a producer for the Swedish pop group Ace of Base. He went on to collaborate with some of the biggest names in the business, including Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd.

Over the course of his career, Martin has won numerous awards, including four Grammy Awards and two BMI Songwriter of the Year Awards. In 2016, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Benny Blanco

Producer, songwriter, and musician Benny Blanco has worked with some of the biggest names in pop music, including Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran, Maroon 5, Katy Perry, and Rihanna. He’s also one half of the production duo Chantelle & Benny Blanco (with Chantelle Paige).

Blanco got his start working with producer Scott Storch in the early 2000s. He went on to produce tracks for Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Mike Posner before striking gold with Bieber’s “Boyfriend” in 2012. Since then, he’s produced a string of hits for artists like Sheeran (“Don’t”), Perry (“Dark Horse”), Maroon 5 (“Moves like Jagger”), and Halsey (“Now or Never”).

In 2018, Blanco won the Grammy Award for Producer of the Year.

Calvin Harris

Calvin Harris is a Scottish DJ, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is known for his singles “We Found Love”, “This Is What You Came For”, and “Feels”. His debut album, I Created Disco, was released in June 2007 and contained the top-ten singles “Acceptable in the 80s” and “The Girls”. His second studio album, Ready for the Weekend (2009), reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and includes the chart-toppers “I’m Not Alone” and “Ready for the Weekend”. His third studio album, 18 Months (2012), topped the UK chart.

In 2014, Harris was placed at number eight on Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid DJs. He has collaborated with numerous other recording artists, including Kylie Minogue, Rihanna, Far East Movement, Ne-Yo, John Newman, Ellie Goulding, Big Sean, Rita Ora, Florence Welch and Dizzee Rascal.

David Guetta

David Guetta is a French DJ and music producer who has released several hit singles, including “When Love Takes Over,” ” Titanium,” and “Without You.” He has also produced for a number of other artists, including Rihanna, Usher, and Lady Gaga. Guetta is one of the most popular DJs in the world, and he has won numerous awards, including Grammy Awards and World Music Awards.

Diplo

Diplo, real name Thomas Wesley Pentz, is a record producer, rapper, and DJ best known for his work with Major Lazer and Jack Ü. He has also produced tracks for Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Madonna, Usher, and many others. Diplo is known for his eclectic taste and ability to fuse different genres together. He has won multiple Grammy Awards and was even nominated for a Golden Globe.

Skrillex

Sonny John Moore, better known by his stage name Skrillex, is an American electronic music producer, DJ, singer and songwriter. He first rose to prominence in the early 2010s as a member of the American post-hardcore band From First to Last. He began his solo career in 2007 and released his debut EP, My Name Is Skrillex, in 2010. His debut album, Recess, was released in 2014.

Moore’s music typically features a heavy bass sound with frequent use of dubstep-style synths and drums. He has also collaborated with other producers and artists such as Diplo, A$AP Rocky and Justin Bieber. In 2011, he won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites”. In 2012, he was nominated for five more Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist and Best Dance/Electronica Album. In 2013, he won two more Grammy Awards for Best Dance Recording (“Bangarang”) and Best Dance/Electronica Album (Recess).

Timbaland

Timbaland is a well-known American record producer, rapper, songwriter, and DJ. He has produced numerous hits for artists such as Missy Elliott, Justin Timberlake, and Jay-Z. He is also the co-founder of Beat Club Records.

Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams is a musical genius and one of the most successful producer of our time. He has produced and written songs for some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Snoop Dogg, and Gwen Stefani. He is also a member of the hip-hop group N.E.R.D., and has his own clothing line called Billionaire Boys Club.

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