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Mars and Levine. One day, Mars and Lawrence were sitting in a car with no money; they decided to try producing for themselves and enlisted the help of Levine, who contributed his equipment and expertise in drum programming, sampling and other electronic sounds. In 2009, The Smeezingtons settled in Hollywood and Levine joined the team. They worked over 10 hours every day for two years.
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laundromat and a medical marijuana dispensary on a seedy Hollywood side street". In the beginning, and according to Lawrence, they "worked long and hard in this little shack, hoping just to pay rent and have someone listen to our songs". The latter also said; "we always find that we still do our best work in our little shack of a studio ... That's where we find our magic."
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three share completed his idea: "It's about finding ways to mix the classic we all love with modern songs. That's why people connect to the music on multiple levels: It's familiar-sounding but new-classic songwriting and instrumentation with a little twist". He added, "We're that weird middle ground, where there's live instruments but it's still rhythmic and pop".
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studio session. Plus, I was leery ... because everyone in LA says they have the next big thing. He said, "Whatever it costs you to get out here, I'll reimburse you." So I said, "Just give me five dollars back for the bus." I get to the studio, and it was Bruno, and that session was the first time either of us had written and recorded an entire song.
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guys", and stated, "That's kind of our main focus, to have really good, memorable melodies". They can also start their songs' production with a "Levine beat, a Mars guitar melody, or a lyric snippet from Lawrence. They reject each other's bad ideas and encourage the good ones in "a melting pot of trial and error", according to Lawrence.
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Mars says the trust that he, Levine and Lawrence have built in seven years of working together is essential. He added "We all know when we're onto something ... We also know when something's not jelling. And that's the thing you pray you will always have." Levine said the musical influences the
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The team explained their songwriting process by saying every song should be like a "three-minute movie" that needs to have a conflict to make it interesting. Mars criticized "hit songwriters" by saying, "I liked hearing that from these hit songwriters because it seems like many times songwriters are
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In their usual production style, The Smeezingtons start writing their songs as cathartic, freestyle jams. Lawrence said, "We'll go into the studio, and start playing the piano and I'll start freestyling or vice versa. We're heavily influenced by the '80s ." Lawrence sees himself and Mars as "melody
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In 2007, Mars was a struggling singer-songwriter and Ari Levine was a producer looking to work with new songwriters. Lawrence was the first guest at Levine's studio Levcon Studios; they had previously worked together after being introduced by a mutual friend. Lawrence was responsible for connecting
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The Smeezingtons composed songs and played the instruments on those songs. Levine recorded and engineered Mars's debut EP and his first two albums, and mixed the track "Somewhere in Brooklyn". He also engineered, recorded, and mixed "Nothin' on You". Levine engineered and mixed "Billionaire" and
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I got a call from , a producer we were both working within late 2006, and he said, "I got this kid who's phenomenally talented ... but he needs a writer to help get his ideas out." At the time I was flat broke with ... no car, and it was going to cost me everything I had to get to that
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Levcon Studios was located in Los Angeles and was co-owned by Levine and his brother and manager Josh Levine. The studios were used by The Smeezingtons and were described as a "tiny Hollywood studio" with a "whiteboard hanging on the wall". The studio is "set in a ramshackle cottage between a
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We used to always say in the studio, "Yo, this is going to be a smash!" And then it turned into, "This is a smeeze!" Then, "This is a Smeezington." We were just like, "We should just base our whole situation upon this word. How great would it be if record labels were like, 'We have to get The
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extensively despite it being incorporated in Pro Tools. According to Levine, "We're not making dance songs, so we don't need the synths to do all kinds of crazy stuff. And I fairly quickly render MIDI tracks to audio in Pro Tools". In 2011, Levine was thinking about purchasing a
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Mars and Lawrence started writing songs together for Mars to perform but they received rejections from labels. The duo considered moving back to their home cities but that week, they got a call from Mars's former manager Brandon Creed, who was A&Ring a reunited
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The Smeezingtons said they hoped to eventually move from for-hire work to development of new artists. Their recording suite Levcon Studios was open to musicians of all genres. "I don't think you can name an artist that we don't want to work with," Mars said.
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wrote The Smeezingtons " making some of the most cohesive yet expansive pop music today ... incredibly well-versed in the language of American music and the ways in which it can still be stretched and molded". Before Mars played at the
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said, "One of their great talents is that they have this fun, light vibe in the studio" that enables anyone "to be free so that you can let that primal emotion come out without being embarrassed. Then they polish afterward."
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musicians of their youths who influenced them in their throwback sounds. The three said their musical influences also come from The Beatles, Police, Motown, Earth Wind & Fire, Michael Jackson, and
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in Florida for seven years after finishing college. He moved to Los Angeles and was "holding down these random telemarketing jobs to keep the lights on". After Mars graduated in
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charts. It brought the Smeezingtons attention from the music industry with their production and writing services increasing in demand. Levine joined them, forming a trio.
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The Smeezingtons ventured into the U.S. market, mostly writing songs for R&B-pop performers. They were given the chance of working with less-successful acts such as
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for "Billionaire," "Just the Way You Are", and "Nothin' On You". The team also earned the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards for Top Rap Song for "Nothin' on You".
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Lipshutz, Jason (October 2, 2010). "After Dominating the Pop Charts as part of the Writing/Producing team The Smeezingtons, Bruno Mars Strikes out on his own".
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reviewer Jon Caramanica wrote The Smeezingtons "ve got a firm grip on the full spectrum of black pop, and white pop as well". Randall Roberts of
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for their work on "Fuck You", "Just The Way You Are", "Nothin' on You", and others. Their work on "Nothin' on You" earned them a nomination for
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Hot 100 and at number two in New Zealand, and entered the top 20s of charts in other countries. The team received six nominations for the
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In 2014, Mars said he was not interested in composing songs for other artists because he had to pay rent. Nevertheless, they produced "
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Lawrence and Mars came from musical families. Lawrence grew up listening to "everything" and Mars was exposed to a diverse mix of
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used the album's track "Wavin' Flag" with a composition re-arranged by themselves as the theme for television coverage of the
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featuring Mars. It peaked at number four in the US, number three in the UK and topped the Dutch Top 40. In the same year, "
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Before Mars' mainstream breakthrough as a performer, the Smeezingtons first gained recognition after producing the song "
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number-one single, and the first of numerous successful productions for Mars's career—which resulted in two consecutive
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became another success for The Smeezingtons, reaching number one in the UK and the Netherlands, and number two on the
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category for "Just The Way You Are". With the team's contributions, Levine received a Songwriters' award at the
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more interested in just finishing a song than really taking the time to make a good song a hit song".
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won Best Pop Vocal Album. In 2016, The Smeezingtons were not composers of Mars's third studio album,
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Hot 100 number-one singles in 2010 and 2013. In August 2010, they produced and co-wrote the single "
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as his biggest influences and inspirations. He was raised listening to acts including
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featuring Mars. Their work on "Grenade" earned the team a nomination for
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were an American songwriting and record production team consisting of
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critic Kathy Iandoli praised The Smeezingtons' work on the
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In the same year, The Smeezingtons composed Mars's single "
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as an interface. He often uses Pro Tools. He does not use
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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (soundtrack)
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theme. The Smeezingtons also collaborated with artist
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In May 2010, The Smeezingtons composed Mars's debut
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They also wrote songs for better-known acts 3594: 2796:. January 23, 2012. p. 7. Archived from 2564: 2511:(liner notes) (standard ed.). Atlantic, 2481:"Bruno Mars Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)" 2347: 2059: 546:, "Young, Wild & Free" was nominated for 2846:"Final Nominations List: 53rd Grammy Awards" 2215: 2213: 2211: 323:, who needed songs. Creed liked their song " 241:as the theme for television coverage of the 3078:B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray 2431: 1875: 3601: 3587: 3541:"Bruno Mars named best songwriter of 2010" 3398: 3145:"New band of the day: Bruno Mars (No 865)" 3015: 3013: 2957: 2955: 2532: 2530: 2071:"Bruno Mars Calls on B.o.B, Cee-Lo for EP" 1795: 575:Productions for Bruno Mars and recognition 571:; it was their last production as a team. 3294: 2612: 2610: 2208: 2101: 1611: 1084: 1079: 637:. The song peaked at number three on the 635:The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 3792:Bruno Mars: 24K Magic Live at the Apollo 3338: 3136: 1853: 1822: 3456: 3428: 3184: 3047: 3010: 2952: 2752: 2701:"Bruno Mars: The Billboard Cover Story" 2527: 2032: 1941: 1909: 1907: 1905: 1903: 1756: 1754: 1752: 1750: 1748: 1718: 1075:The Smeezingtons production discography 915: 893:After working with The Smeezingtons on 763: 460:In late 2009, The Smeezingtons landed " 3857: 3769:An Evening with Silk Sonic at Park MGM 3538: 3429:Roberts, Randall (February 13, 2011). 3300: 3142: 3116: 3048:Roberts, Randall (November 28, 2017). 2878: 2876: 2698: 2641: 2639: 2607: 2592: 2199: 1996: 1849: 1847: 1845: 1733:from the original on December 23, 2015 1671: 530:", which features Mars, for the movie 3582: 3484: 3190: 3069: 2884:"Grammy awards 2011: list of winners" 2645: 2617:Billboard Staff (February 12, 2017). 2250: 2068: 1968: 1913: 1479: 1382: 1284: 1209: 1026: 710:. They were also responsible for the 3754:Bruno Mars at The Chelsea, Las Vegas 3369: 3339:Mitchell, Gail (December 13, 2013). 3249: 3218: 2390:Billboard Staff (October 21, 2013). 2294:"Bruno Mars Chart History (Hot 100)" 1900: 1878:"THR Names Music's 35 Top Hitmakers" 1760: 1745: 1450:Producer of the Year, Non-Classical 1131:ASCAP's Rhythm and Soul Music Awards 502:In 2011, The Smeezingtons composed " 3771:(with Anderson .Paak as Silk Sonic) 3717:It's Better If You Don't Understand 3539:Copsey, Robert (January 18, 2011). 3457:Iandoli, Kathy (January 31, 2014). 3399:Caramanica, Jon (October 5, 2010). 3143:Lester, Paul (September 13, 2010). 2873: 2827:(liner notes) (standard ed.). 2678:It's Better If You Don't Understand 2636: 1969:Cragg, Michael (October 21, 2010). 1842: 1665: 1313:Producer of the Year, Non-Classical 674:Producer of the Year, Non-Classical 657:. Mars won his first Grammy on the 647:Producer of the Year, Non-Classical 585:It's Better If You Don't Understand 226:called "Shampoo Press & Curl". 13: 3890:Musical groups established in 2009 3370:Wood, Mikael (December 26, 2012). 2753:Pearson, Ryan (February 2, 2012). 2646:Mench, Chris (November 18, 2016). 2599:(Booklet). London, England, U.K.: 2069:Cline, Georgette (March 3, 2010). 2033:Pearson, Ryan (February 2, 2012). 1916:"Bruno Mars' astronomical success" 1823:Halperin, Shirley (May 10, 2016). 1719:LeDonne, Rob (September 4, 2013). 1019:sounded substantially better than 14: 3921: 3870:American hip hop record producers 3865:2009 establishments in California 3734:The Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour 3563: 3191:Moniz, Melissa (April 14, 2010). 2699:Smirke, Richard (July 15, 2011). 2255:. Blue & Soul. Archived from 2220:Jayson Rodriguez (May 17, 2010). 2102:Rodriguez, Jayson (May 6, 2010). 1674:"Hot producers who (heart) beats" 1635: 1587: 1278: 1203: 1152: 1106: 908:said the key is Mars's charisma. 746: 557:" for Adele's third studio album 532:Mac & Devin Go to High School 468:'s featuring Mars; it topped the 355: 3837: 3836: 3485:Adams, Erik (January 22, 2014). 3250:Hope, Clover (October 4, 2010). 3219:Hope, Clover (October 4, 2010). 3170:"Bruno Mars and Philip Lawrence" 2253:"Bruno Mars: Out of this world!" 1942:Jackson, Isaiah (July 1, 2013). 1914:Diehl, Matt (February 6, 2011). 1876:Colin Stutz (February 6, 2013). 1672:Levine, Josh (January 9, 2010). 1600:Biggest Songwriters of the Year 1256: 1045:Super Bowl halftime show in 2014 995:Levine said he does not use any 676:for their involvement on Mars's 475:, the UK Singles chart, and the 276:and peaked at number two on the 3819:Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show 3532: 3506: 3478: 3450: 3422: 3392: 3363: 3301:Farber, Jim (October 3, 2010). 3212: 3162: 3041: 2779: 2692: 2558: 2473: 2417:"Cee Lo Green – Charts History" 2409: 2193: 2171: 2151: 2126: 2095: 1990: 1962: 1298:Best Male Pop Vocal Performance 659:Best Male Pop Vocal Performance 534:. The song was included on the 3608: 2603:. pp. 12–13. 88875176782. 2330:"Bruno Mars – Chart Positions" 1816: 1068: 790:, Lawrence cites acts such as 1: 2204:. Vol. 123, no. 23. 1858:. Vol. 122, no. 39. 1796:Expo Staff (April 21, 2012). 1761:Wete, Brad (April 13, 2010). 1659: 1563: 959:While recording, they used a 2447:. Santa Monica, California: 2251:Lewis, Pete (October 2010). 1997:Putnam, Rob (May 29, 2013). 1946:. Next2Shine. Archived from 1179: 620:best selling digital singles 288: 7: 3905:Songwriters from California 3824:Super Bowl 50 halftime show 3739:Hooligans in Wondaland Tour 2787:"Digital Music Report 2012" 1332:Best Rap/Sung Collaboration 514:, as well as number two in 427:on his fourth studio album 237:in 2009, which was used by 10: 3926: 3910:American songwriting teams 3775:Bruno Mars: Live in Brazil 3690:An Evening with Silk Sonic 3117:Tingen, Paul (June 2011). 1517:Best Pop Solo Performance 1216:Top 10 Producers in Music 1072: 756:"Young, Wild & Free". 714:Hot 100 number-one songs " 645:; they were nominated for 3895:Musicians from California 3875:American pop music groups 3832: 3801: 3783: 3749:The Moonshine Jungle Tour 3726: 3708: 3681: 3649: 3616: 3402:"Bruno Mars in Ascension" 2419:. 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