How to make a hit with the industry’s top producers.
CJ’s breakout hit “Whoopty” recently peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 172 million YouTube views to date. The song is produced by Cyprus-based Pxcoyo, whom Genius recently sat down with to …
BLACKPINK’s “How You Like That” peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 742 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by 24 along with R.Tee and Teddy Park, and it appears …
21 Savage’s “a lot” featuring J. Cole peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 281 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by DJ Dahi and appears on ‘i am/i was.’ …
Internet Money’s “Lemonade” with Don Toliver, Gunna, and NAV peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 76 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by the collective’s members Taz Taylor, Nick …
BTS (방탄소년단)‘ first English hit, “Dynamite,” peaked at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with 577 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by David Stewart and appears on their upcoming album BE. …
Jack Harlow’s explosive hit “WHAT’S POPPIN” peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has spent 35 weeks on the chart to date. It is produced by frequent collaborators jetsonmade and Pooh Beatz …
J Balvin and Tainy’s “Agua” is featured in the 2020 film, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge On The Run, and samples the show’s popular theme song. Genius recently spoke with Tainy, a frequent collaborator of J …
Genius recently partnered with HP to launch Genius Home Studio, a multi-part program virtually pairing aspiring and established artists to create and collaborate on an original song using HP laptops. As part of the program, …
The late Pop Smoke’s “Dior” became his first solo hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with 102 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by 808 Melo and appears on Pop’s studio debut, ‘Shoot …
DaBaby’s “ROCKSTAR” featuring Roddy Ricch peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 351 million Spotify streams to date. It is produced by SethInTheKitchen and appears on ‘BLAME IT ON BABY.’ Genius recently …
Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage” wasn’t originally a featured single from her latest EP, ‘Suga.’ After it went viral on TikTok, she recruited Beyoncé for a remix that ultimately pushed the song to No. 1 on …
Four-time ‘Deconstructed’ producer Nick Mira has been behind some of the biggest songs in the last few years. His many collaborations with the late Juice WRLD, Lil Tecca, and more have landed him on the …
For the first ‘Deconstructed At Home’ episode, Genius tapped Supah Mario and Oogie Mane, the producers of Lil Uzi Vert’s “Myron.” The song, which appears on the deluxe version of Eternal Atake, peaked at No. …
When it leaked in late December, Lil Mosey’s “Blueberry Faygo” became an unofficial hit. Since the release of the official song, which samples Johnny Gill’s R&B hit, “My, My, My,” it peaked at No. 51 …
Kendrick Lamar released his single, “Backseat Freestyle,” in 2012 from his second album, ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city.’ It received endless praise and has since been certified Platinum. The song is produced by Hit-Boy, who’s worked …
Roddy Ricch’s “The Box” has gained insane popularity after the release of Roddy’s debut album, ‘Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial.’ It has spent a total of four weeks sitting at No. 1 on the …
Since its launch in 2016, ‘Deconstructed’ has been home to some of music’s biggest producers. Mike WiLL Made-It, Ludwig Göransson, and Nick Mira are all among the producers behind the songs with the series’ most …
Back in December, Future teamed up with 1800 Tequila for ‘1800 Seconds Vol. 2: Curated By Future,’ a 12-track project featuring a crop of rising stars in music. It’s all produced by Papamitrou, who recently …
DaBaby’s “INTRO” peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 42 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by newcomer DJ K.i.D and appears on DaBaby’s critically acclaimed ‘KIRK.’ Genius recently sat …
Juice WRLD’s “Bandit” featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 77 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by ‘Deconstructed’ veteran Nick Mira. Genius recently sat …
YNW Melly & 9lokknine’s “223s” peaked at No. 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 38 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by 9lokknine’s manager and Miami native Rocco Did It Again!. Genius …
Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” took 2019 by storm and became the longest-running No. 1 Billboard hit ever, setting new records across the board. After Lil Nas X put out the ask on Twitter, …
Charlie Puth’s “Mother” garnered nearly 15 million YouTube views in its first month. It is produced by Puth himself and his friend and collaborator WATT and appears on his forthcoming 2020 album ‘SICK.’ Genius recently …
Bobby Shmurda’s “Hot Nigga” remains a staple of New York City hip-hop, peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and racking up 590 million YouTube views to date. It’s produced by Jahlil Beats …
Megan Thee Stallion’s “Cash Shit” featuring DaBaby peaked at No. 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 and just scored a Platinum certification this month. It is produced by LilJuMadeDaBeat and appears on Megan’s 2019 mixtape …
Bad Bunny & Tainy’s “Callaíta” peaked at No. 52 on the Billboard Hot 100 with over 300 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by Tainy and will appear on his upcoming debut album. …
Bad Bunny & Tainy’s “Callaíta” peaked at No. 52 on the Billboard Hot 100 with over 300 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by Tainy and will appear on his upcoming debut album. …
Bad Bunny & Tainy’s “Callaíta” peaked at No. 52 on the Billboard Hot 100 with over 300 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by Tainy and will appear on his upcoming debut album. …
Despite not being released as a single, Dreamville’s “Under the Sun” is one of the most popular songs from the label’s ‘Revenge of the Dreamers III’ compilation, peaking at No. 44 on the Billboard Hot …
Despite not being released as a single, Dreamville’s “Under the Sun” is one of the most popular songs from the label’s ‘Revenge of the Dreamers III’ compilation, peaking at No. 44 on the Billboard Hot …
Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart nearly two years after its initial release, thanks to a TikTok meme and an appearance in the Netflix film ‘Someone Great.’ The hit is co-produced by …
Memphis rapper NLE Choppa broke out in a major way with “Shotta Flow,” which peaked at No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100. The rowdy Midas800-produced track has spawned a Blueface-assisted remix and two sequels …
London musician Labrinth is known for collaborating with Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, and The Weeknd. More recently, he created several original songs and oversaw the score for HBO’s hit series, Euphoria, including the season finale standout, …
Watts, Calif.-raised rapper Ambjaay broke out in late May with “Uno,” a TikTok-fueled hit that’s been a mainstay in the Top 10 of the Spotify US Viral 50 chart for more than two months. The …
Queens rapper Lil Tecca landed his first Billboard Hot 100 with “Ransom.” The single, which is produced by Nick Mira and Taz Taylor, has reached the Top 40 of the chart, with more than 40 …
In late June, Lil Nas X dropped “Panini,” the follow-up single to his monster hit, “Old Town Road.” Produced by Take A Daytrip and Dot Da Genius, the track became Lil Nas X’s second-biggest hit …
J. Cole’s “Love Yourz” is the fourth single from his third studio album, 2014 ‘Forest Hills Drive.’ The !llmind-produced track remains a fan favorite and concert staple to this day. During his interview for Genius’ …
Polo G and Lil Tjay’s collaboration, “Pop Out,” is on the verge of landing each rapper his first Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The track appears on Polo’s debut studio album, …
Logic scored his second Top 5 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with his Eminem-assisted single, “Homicide.” The track appears on ‘Confessions of a Dangerous Mind’ and features production by BREGMA, a trio consisting of …
City Girls scored their second Top 40 hit with “Act Up.” The Earl On the Beat-produced track first went viral thanks to the #ActUpChallenge, and received even more notoriety when Lil Yachty revealed he wrote …
