Posts by Toni Mercia
Kuduro Songwriting Advice
Kuduro is a genre of music originating from Angola in the 1980s. It's a fusion of traditional Angolan music, semba, and European and Af...
How to Write Rasin Songs
Understanding the Essence of Rasin Music
Rasin music, a genre that originated in Haiti, is a unique blend of traditional Haitian rhythm...
Leyla Turkkan, Owner at BET Networks Contact Details
Leyla Turkkan is a renowned media executive and the owner of BET Networks, a leading provider of entertainment, music, and news content...
How to Write Caucasus Songs
You want songs that feel like they were carved from mountain air and sung into ancient valleys. You also run a DAW on a laptop and have...
How To Write Pop Music
Want to write pop songs people hum in the shower and send to their ex at 2 AM? Good. You belong in the club. Pop music is a craft and a...
Erykah Badu - On & On Song Lyric Breakdown For Songwriters
This is your fast pass into the genius of Erykah Badu On & On. If you write songs and want to steal ideas ethically from a master, ...
Mark Chipello, A and R/Manager at Position Music Contact Details
Mark Chipello is a renowned A&R/Manager at Position Music, a leading independent music publishing and record company. With years of...
Bubblegum Pop Songwriting Advice
Want to make a song that sticks in the listener like gum on a sneaker? Bubblegum pop is pure ear candy. It is big on melody, brighter t...
How to Write Lyrics About Heroism
Heroism is not all capes and slow motion. Sometimes it is someone texting back when you are two drinks in. Sometimes it is a person who...
How to Write Songs About Fear
Fear is a hit song waiting to happen. It is universal, visceral, and weirdly melodic if you let it be. This guide helps you take raw an...