Max Martin

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/max-martin

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. When was Max Martin born?February 26, 1971
2. Where was Max Martin born?Stockholm, Sweden
3. What is Max Martin known for?Writing and producing 28 Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, an all-time record
4. Who is Max Martin?Max Martin is a Swedish music producer and songwriter who writes and makes many popular pop songs.
5. What are some famous songs he wrote?He wrote hits like "...Baby One More Time" for Britney Spears, "I Want It That Way" for the Backstreet Boys, and "Blinding Lights" for The Weeknd.

Billboard Hot 100: The definitive weekly ranking of the most popular songs in the United States, based on sales, radio airplay, and streaming.
Record Producer: A music industry professional who supervises and manages the recording and production of an artist's music.
Jukebox Musical: A theatrical production that utilizes a collection of pre-existing popular songs, typically by a single artist or group, to tell a narrative.
ASCAP: The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, an organization that licenses music and collects royalties for its members.