Closer Deconstructed

Released in July 2016, "Closer" was the third single from The Chainsmokers' EP, "Collage." It features a duet between Andrew Taggart and Halsey, who depict two exes that hook up following a multi-year hiatus. While "Closer" possesses many of the core characteristics found in hit…

We Don’t Talk Anymore Deconstructed

"We Don’t Talk Anymore" is the third single released from Charlie Puth’s debut studio album, "Nine Track Mind." It was written by Puth, Jacob Kasher, and the song’s featured artist, Selena Gomez. This meticulously well-crafted song is a playbook of hit songwriting techniques. It features…

Cold Water Deconstructed

"Cold Water" is the lead single from Major Lazer’s forthcoming album, "Music Is The Weapon." Its success can be attributed in part to stellar craft, a strong blend of familiarity and originality, and good timing. Its infectious blend of tropical, dance/club and electropop influences were…

Don’t Let Me Down Deconstructed

Released back in February 2016, "Don't Let Me Down" has gone on to land in the Top 10 on over 30 charts throughout the world, peaking at #1 on the Billboard US Dance/Electronic Songs and Mainstream Top 40 charts, as well as the Official Charts…

No Deconstructed

"No" is the lead single released from Meghan Trainor’s sophomore Epic Records album, "Thank You." Co-written by Meghan Trainor, Ricky Reed, and Jacob Hindlin, it is a result of the label’s insistence that the album needed a single, and it needed to be sassy. Mission…

When Doves Cry Deconstructed

Written, performed, and produced by the late, great, Prince Rogers Nelson, "When Doves Cry" is as every bit eclectic as the man himself. From its 33-second multi-part intro, to its wide-ranging mix of sub-genres, to its lack of a bass line, "When Doves Cry" pushed…

Stressed Out Deconstructed

"Stressed Out" is the fourth single released from Twenty One Pilot’s 2015 album, "Blurryface." Since its release, the song has gone on to become a global hit landing in the Top 10 on over 20 charts throughout the world. Written by Twenty One Pilot’s front…

Hotline Bling Deconstructed

Released in July 2015, Drake’s "Hotline Bling" has gone on to become a global success, landing in the Top 10 on over 20 charts throughout the world. It is expertly crafted and features an abundance of clever characteristics and non-typical elements that heighten the song’s…

Same Old Love Deconstructed

"Same Old Love" was the second single released from Selena Gomez's latest studio album, "Revival." It was co-written by an all-star team of hitmakers including Charli XCX, Tor Hermansen and Mikkel Eriksen of Stargate, Benny Blanco, and Ross Golan. Among the many factors that contributed…

Hello Deconstructed

"Hello" marks Adele’s return to the charts following a multi-year hiatus. And what a return it is. "Hello" spent eight consecutive weeks at #1 on the Hot 100 and has topped the charts in over 30 countries throughout the world. The reason for the song’s…