How MNEK Wrote Hits for Madonna, Beyoncé and Zara Larsson | #023

The mastermind behind tracks for Beyoncé, Madonna, Zara Larsson, Jax Jones, Joel Corry and so many more, MNEK shares his insights into songwriting, production and finding your own voice in a saturated industry. MNEK reveals how he wrote his first song at aged eight on paper to navigating major records and international hits. We also dive deep into the stories behind Joel Corry's 'Head and Heart', his new song with Zara Larsson and how a simple phrase can spark a smash hit. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:10 - Joel Corry's Head and Heart and Writing with Zara Larsson 00:12:41 - Working with Jax Jones & Nosebleeds at the Grammys 00:17:27 - First Time On Stage & Coming Out 00:21:51 - Giving Purpose to Music 00:23:50 - How Does MNEK Write Songs 00:27:23 - Big Moments in MNEK's Career 00:33:50 - Falling In Front of 80,000 People & Struggling 00:38:44 - What Will We Be Doing In 2035 00:44:32 - The Madonna Story in 2014 00:51:36 - MNEK's Performances & Advice 00:54:00 - A Song You Wish You Wrote 00:56:40 - Advice To Younger Self 01:01:09 - What Makes a Hit For MNEK 01:05:57 - Guess The Song Listen on: Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnF Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9g Subscribe to our Patreon:   / songsyouknowpodcast   MNEK links: Instagram:   / mnek   Spotify: https://bit.ly/4cQQI3r FOLLOW ► Instagram:   / songsyouknowpodcast   TikTok:   / songsyouknowpodcast