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Max Martin: The Next Generation of Music Critics
Max Martin would suggest it's melodic math, meaning when you're writing a song, the melody comes first always. A Max Martin joint is never a Max Martin solo joint. Even if she's repeating the same lines, the chorus might still leave you counting syllables in your head. You can get to feeling a little like Zach Galifianakis playing Blackjack in the hangover.
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