Why do modern pop songs have so many writers?

Re:Why do modern pop songs have so many writers? by zwieback on Monday February 20, 2023 @05:26PM (#34873787)

For sure, but the trend for some teenager on TikTok skyrocketing to fame with a 100% homemade song is also a trend. A welcome one, in my opinion.

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Re:Why do modern pop songs have so many writers? by JKCalhoun on Monday February 20, 2023 @06:05PM (#34874117)

I'll take your word for it that that's true (not on Tin Tok). I'm glad to see it.

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Re:Why do modern pop songs have so many writers? by czx4f4bd on Monday February 20, 2023 @10:06PM (#34875959)

It's definitely happened. The biggest example that comes to mind has to be Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road". I guess he was 20 when it blew up, so not a teenager, but close enough. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Town_Road

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Re:Why do modern pop songs have so many writers? by scns on Tuesday February 21, 2023 @04:36AM (#34878898)

Justin Bieber? Pre TikTok but still.

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Re:Why do modern pop songs have so many writers? by jerrre on Tuesday February 21, 2023 @04:50AM (#34879008)

Don't forget that that can also be a backported success story

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