Posts by Toni Mercia
Paul Tinelli, Researcher and Writer for The Series and Specials Department at VH1 Contact Details
As a musician, getting your work noticed by industry professionals can be a game-changer. Paul Tinelli, a researcher and writer for The...
Darrale Jones, SVP of Urban A&R at Atlantic Records Contact Details
Darrale Jones is a highly respected and influential figure in the music industry, currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Urb...
How to Write Denpa Music Songs
You want something that is cute, chaotic, and slightly unhinged in a way that people will put on repeat and send to their friend at 2 a...
How to Write Bounce Songs
You want people to literally bounce when your track plays. You want a beat that gets hips moving. You want chants everyone can shout ba...
How to Write a Song About Jealousy
Jealousy is messy, human, and musical. It makes people say things they regret and hum things they crave. It can carry a beat, a hook, a...
How to Write Latin & South American Lyrics
You want lyrics that hit hard, feel real, and make people sing along in Spanish Portuguese or any flavor of Latin American speech. You ...
How to Write Lyrics About Traditional Dance
You want a lyric that moves like the dancer in front of you. You want words that sound like steps, that land on the count, that smell l...
Record Label A&R Emails
Hey there, music maverick! Ever felt that rush of excitement mixed with a pinch of anxiety when you think about shooting an email off t...
How to Write Songs About Noise
You want to turn chaos into a chorus. Maybe your city sounds like a drum kit when you leave your window open. Maybe your lover leaves t...
Music Production Managers
Picture this: you're sitting in a recording studio filled with vintage gear, neon lights, and a wall full of album covers, when suddenl...