About this episode

Charlie Puth discusses his journey in the music industry and the evolution of his identity as an artist.

Today’s guest is one of the defining voices in modern pop — a songwriter, producer, and artist behind some of the biggest records of the last decade. His songs have been streamed billions of times worldwide. He came to Los Angeles to write for others. Instead, he became a globally identifiable artist — before fully becoming himself. Now, he’s building something that’s truly his. And The Writer Is… Charlie Puth! In this episode, Charlie opens up about: • His early journey • The moment “See You Again” came together, and why it still feels unexplainable • How early success shaped his career before his identity caught up • Why the best songs often come from discomfort, not control • The role of collaboration in pushing him beyond his instincts • Sessions with legendary artists — and what those moments actually feel like • The importance of staying human in an increasingly synthetic world • And much more… Hit the subscribe button and follow us on socials @andthewriteris Every week, we go deep with the most interesting creatives in music. A special thank you to our sponsors… Our lead sponsor, NMPA — the National Music Publishing Association. Your support means the world to us. And…

People in this episode

Host: Ross Golan

Guest: Charlie Puth

Topics covered

• songwriting
• collaboration
• personal journey
• music industry
• identity
• pop music

Keywords

• Charlie Puth
• songwriter
• pop music
• collaboration
• music industry
• See You Again
• Dangerous Woman
• Stay

Sponsors

NMPA, splice

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: See You Again, Dangerous Woman, Stay

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