With colorful vinyl variants, Nicki Minaj singles, and record-store listening parties, the star-studded soundtrack Barbie the Album has become as much of a cultural phenomenon as the Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling-starring film itself. Produced by Mark Ronson, Barbie the Album shines on its own as a fun sonic reimagining …
Read More »Mark Ronson Calls Dua Lipa's Next Album 'Incredible'
Mark Ronson, the executive producer behind theBarbiesoundtrack, recently gave Dua Lipa fans a hint at her next album during an interview with Vulture. Along with Lipa, theOscar- and seven-time Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter worked with Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj x Ice Spice and more on the project. When …
Read More »The Super Fun 'Barbie' Soundtrack Is About to Take Over the World
Barbie opens with the world’s favorite doll having the perfect day: She has her perfect world full of other perfect Barbies who may look and dress differently but act exactly the same. And there’s the doting love of Ken, whose existence is mostly an accessory to Barbie’s. The next day, …
Read More »How Mark Ronson Convinced Dua Lipa to Join the 'Barbie' Soundtrack
It all “started with a DM.” After the official release of the Barbie soundtrack’s lead single “Dance the Night,” Mark Ronson shared his first-ever reach out (via IG DM) to Dua Lipa to join him on the song. “Hey! I’m doing the songs for theBarbiemovie with Margot Robbie as Barbie …
Read More »Lawsuit Claims BMG 'Refused' to Pay 'Uptown Funk' Royalties to Gap Band Heirs
Publishing giant BMG has “failed and refused” to pay “Uptown Funk” royalties to the heirs of Gap Band members Robert and Ronnie Wilson after the brothers were credited as co-songwriters of the Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars mega-hit in a 2015 agreement, a new lawsuit filed in federal court in …
Read More »Mark Ronson Will Teach You How to Make a Hit in New BBC Maestro Course
Mark Ronson will peel back the production secrets behind some of his biggest hits in a new 18-class virtual course from BBC Maestro. In a trailer for the class, Ronson says he’ll show aspiring producers and musicians exactly how he creates a new track — from writing the song to …
Read More »Mark Ronson Shares Amy Winehouse's 'Demo Magic' and Raw Vocals
Mark Ronson is giving fans an inside look at the late Amy Winehouse‘s vocal power and his song-making process. On Thursday, Mark Ronson shared videos of the late singer’s raw vocals when recording her iconic song “Back to Black” — from the studio where they recorded it. While stitching a …
Read More »Hear New Songs From Beck, Mark Ronson With Damon Albarn From 'The Birdsong Project'
Jeff Tweedy, Nick Cave & Warren Ellis, Karen O, Flaming Lips, Animal Collective, and Danielle Haim are among the hundreds of artists, actors, and authors that have contributed new work toFor the Birds: The Birdsong Project, a five-volume collection of over 242 recordings inspired by birdsong. The first volume in …
Read More »Mark Ronson Says Therapy Helped Him Deal With Being a Workaholic
Mark Ronson appeared on podcast “Out of Office with Rick Kleinman” to discuss his career, as well how “a lot of therapy” has helped him to have healthier relationships and work less. Ronson sat down with host Rich Kleiman, Co-Founder of ThirtyFive Ventures alongside Kevin Durant (and Ronson’s former business …
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