Hit Songs Deconstructed - Powerful Analytical Tools for the Music Industry

Problem Deconstructed

Released as the lead single from Ariana Grande's sophomore album, Problem is hands down one of the "hookiest" and most expertly well crafted Pop songs to come around in quite some time. Every aspect of the song is primed for maximum impact. This includes the…

Do I Wanna Know Deconstructed

Released as the second single from their latest album, AM, Do I Wanna Know finds the Arctic Monkeys at the forefront of the Retro Psych trend that is currently permeating the airwaves, alongside contemporaries including Cage The Elephant (Melophobia), Beck (Morning Phase), and The Black…

Happy Deconstructed

Written specifically for a scene within the movie Despicable Me 2, Happy not only provided the perfect backdrop for Gru's good mood to shine, but in the process wound up elevating the spirits of people throughout the world with its universal feel good vibe. As…

Timber Deconstructed

Want to know the secret to writing a #1 hit that tops the charts in 31 countries throughout the world? Allocate 28% of your entire composition to ultra-infectious "whoooo's!" Ok, so there might be a bit more involved, but that's one of the core characteristics…

Dark Horse Deconstructed

Artist: Katy Perry Song: Dark Horse Album: Prism Genre/Sub-Genre: Dark Pop, Trap, Hip Hop/Rap Seductive, dark, edgy, mesmerizing and meticulously well crafted. These are just some of the terms that describe Katy Perry's latest #1, Dark Horse. Co-written by an all-star team of hitmakers including…

Wrecking Ball Deconstructed

To say that Miley Cyrus is at the forefront of Pop culture right now would be an understatement. Her recent outlandish, controversial behavior which includes twerking at the VMA's, stating publically to Rolling Stone that "weed is the best drug on earth," and swinging nude…

Roar Deconstructed

More so than any single that Katy Perry has ever released, Roar is by far the most important and carries the most weight on its shoulders. Why? Not only does it have to live up to the massive success of Teenage Dream, but it also…