I often look at pop stars like Britney Spears, Pink, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood and think, “No way they wrote those lyrics or came up with that melody.” Well, my suspicions have been confirmed. A low-profile, 38-year-old hottie named Max Martin is responsible for many, many pop hits—from Katy Perry’s “I Kissed a Girl” to Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone.” This Swedish music producer is credited with being the biggest songwriter in the world and is responsible for making tons of celebs what they are today. Some say he has revolutionized the genre. So, uh, why have we never heard of him? Keep reading »
