Post Malone Reveals How to Write a Hit Song in 8 Minutes!

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  • Опубліковано 10 лют 2023
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    In this video, we explore the creative process of one of the biggest music stars of our time, Post Malone. From his perspective, he speaks about how his ideas for music come to him and how he approaches making records. He believes that the magic of making music, whether it's writing a song or dancing, is something that can't be controlled and just happens spontaneously. Post Malone's goal is to create music for himself and his fans, and he wants the process to be natural and unforced. Watch the video to get a deeper understanding of the mind of Post Malone and how he creates his music.
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  • @Song_Aholic
    @Song_Aholic  Рік тому +30

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    • @donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239
      @donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239 9 місяців тому

      is that your actual voice. Are you a douche sounding Englishmen? hahahahahaha

    • @xenopac
      @xenopac 5 місяців тому +1

      That's so true I do the same thing I can't force my self I let it come in natural

  • @mikedanielofficial
    @mikedanielofficial 9 місяців тому +140

    As a songwriter, i absolutely agree with Post that a really good song comes from a organic process. Whenever i try to make a song with the mindset of getting something good from it, it never flows.

    • @citan554
      @citan554 Місяць тому

      doesnt get much more organic than taking a shit

  • @mikedanielofficial
    @mikedanielofficial 9 місяців тому +186

    This video helped me remember and understand that i can’t control my inspiration, and that i have to stay true to Myself. Thanks Post and the people who put this compilation of videos together, well done.

    • @DHunter_47
      @DHunter_47 9 місяців тому +2

      John 3:16
      King James Version
      16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

    • @ArtisanUntamed
      @ArtisanUntamed 8 місяців тому +1

      ​@DHunter_47 do you often bask in non sequitur?

  • @elwazaraza
    @elwazaraza 9 місяців тому +34

    This is 100% true; my ideas usually come at random, unplanned times.

    • @Binge-Minge
      @Binge-Minge 9 місяців тому +1

      Yeah, like in bed at 2am
      😆

    • @elwazaraza
      @elwazaraza 9 місяців тому +2

      @@Binge-Minge 😂, yup.

    • @zackstone4800
      @zackstone4800 7 днів тому

      100%? Are you sure? His songs are are a recipe like almost all pops songs

  • @KylieBaer
    @KylieBaer 6 місяців тому +28

    The thing they all have in common is inspiration. As long as there’s inspiration you can create anything

  • @romulo353
    @romulo353 9 місяців тому +702

    Writing a hit song ain't hard, I know many songwriters who have not one, but many great songs which will never be heard. The hard part for most artists is distributing it and making money out of it. Marketing is the genius of most successful musicians, not product.

    • @branimalYT
      @branimalYT 9 місяців тому +10

      Too true man!

    • @Orderftw782
      @Orderftw782 9 місяців тому +62

      How many hits Songs u have written? Talkin bout ain’t hard 😂

    • @romulo353
      @romulo353 9 місяців тому +39

      @@Orderftw782 When you learn how to write English for that matter, we can talk again.

    • @Orderftw782
      @Orderftw782 9 місяців тому

      @@romulo353 ur a nobody. Do something first then bark or else you’ll just make a fool out ur self just like u did now

    • @Orderftw782
      @Orderftw782 9 місяців тому +20

      @@romulo353 talkin bout hit song ain’t hard 💀💀 dmb as how many u got 😂🤣😭

  • @brettjr9521
    @brettjr9521 9 місяців тому +19

    Its not the song its the package. The person delivering the song is everything. Not to mention lables not so subtle way of planting it into our minds

  • @JanEwing69
    @JanEwing69 9 місяців тому +53

    I'm a writer and Post's process is amazingly similar to my own. He talks about how it just comes "naturally" and without force. I don't even think I do anything more than go into a fugue state and type. Next thing I know, the story or essay is done.

    • @DHunter_47
      @DHunter_47 9 місяців тому +3

      John 3:16
      King James Version
      16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

  • @brian.longoria
    @brian.longoria 8 місяців тому +8

    very true. So many times I had writers block and could not for the life of me force myself to finish what I was writing, but later it would just come to me

    • @InceyWincey
      @InceyWincey 2 місяці тому +1

      My trick is just to write nonsense and then change it later. Often halfway through writing something stupid and meaningless the right line will come to me.

  • @timoteooo94
    @timoteooo94 8 місяців тому +5

    Some of my best songs that I wrote just came to me....I just got on the mic n started recording phrases n once I finish, I'm always amazed

  • @og951
    @og951 8 місяців тому +10

    Hit songs required a few ingredients good melodies, catchy hooks and decent lyrics. Coming up with the catchy melodies and make everything blend in is the hard part it requires creativity and talent

  • @StevenSawersMusic
    @StevenSawersMusic 10 місяців тому +10

    finally someone who does what I do. drink beer, put on a beat, hit record and see what sounds good!!!

  • @watchandlearn536
    @watchandlearn536 8 місяців тому +3

    He uses the word "sir" a lot. ❤

  • @switboy
    @switboy 7 місяців тому +1

    I have been listening to post for a very long time I must say you are a great and natural writer

  • @emp.7826
    @emp.7826 Рік тому +23

    Im truly adore Post Malone.

  • @ElJapiu
    @ElJapiu 5 місяців тому +1

    As an artist myself i am super grateful for this video!

  • @getwohi98
    @getwohi98 7 місяців тому

    I made a lot of songs back then, called "follow me, try again, and a lot more.." so its so easy for me to understand him..

  • @Munchonmushies
    @Munchonmushies 9 місяців тому +3

    The narrator makes me feel like we're about to see two post Malone's charge each other for dominance over a fish

  • @dranipani
    @dranipani 7 місяців тому

    thanks for this compilation.

  • @AwareOCE
    @AwareOCE 5 місяців тому +1

    Post malone is such a kind person to everyone, just a good dude

  • @astro_poly
    @astro_poly 9 місяців тому +3

    he needs a G2M box
    guitar to midi :) use it too its great

  • @dannythomasofficial
    @dannythomasofficial 6 місяців тому

    I agree with this 💯 I write all my songs spur of the moment and I have some really nice ones that are definitely hit material.

    • @Rillos-_-
      @Rillos-_- 6 місяців тому

      Make UA-cam shorts lip singing the song and post it a million times if it’s a hit UA-cam will let you know and people will use the sound in their shorts and it’ll be a hit

  • @bluemm1
    @bluemm1 8 місяців тому +20

    Your ideas are far from mistakes, it is very organic. Your sound, style, personality, is just plain fucking cool. His music really is spiritual to alot of folks. Thank you sir, you are an exceptional story writer/singer/songwriter/actor & I believe you are a true empath that works on the musical concert level.

  • @ithoughtfuls
    @ithoughtfuls 8 місяців тому

    thank you post 🙏🌺

  • @tommy.countach
    @tommy.countach Рік тому +9

    great videos, cant wait for more :)

  • @noyb4441
    @noyb4441 5 місяців тому +4

    Honestly, out of all the songs I've ever recorded. The song that flowed to me the most natural way, is my MOST liked/streamed song out my whole catalog. It showed me that, when you're trying "too hard" with the lyrical miracle, bragadocious stuff, it comes off less authentic. BE AUTHENTIC. LET IF FLOW. It doesn't always have to be about crazy rhymes.
    SN: I wrote this song passed midnight. Literally looking up at the stars at night. Today, it's my most streamed song. And to think, i debated on even dropping it. Im glad I DID.

    • @iczybear
      @iczybear 5 місяців тому

      Drop yoo name bro

    • @H74ver
      @H74ver Місяць тому

      Yeah bro lemme hear

  • @BigDaddyMacc
    @BigDaddyMacc 7 місяців тому

    that magic thing is the soul you put in to it. its a part of you that comes out.

  • @tomschlaiss5735
    @tomschlaiss5735 9 місяців тому

    Interesting video, cheers from Germany

  • @actualwakandangirl7121
    @actualwakandangirl7121 8 місяців тому

    He says yes sir every time, that’s so polite.

  • @JeffSans
    @JeffSans 7 місяців тому

    Facts, I’ve written many songs in the shiter as well 😂 also dont force it, make use of prompts but sometimes it just comes to you.

  • @richardottum1
    @richardottum1 Місяць тому

    Finding the worth in the tangents of creation and shaping the worth within the little nuggets of tangential creativity and non-linear planning is the genius of creatively producing sounds

  • @Xscapeplan01
    @Xscapeplan01 9 місяців тому +3

    I want to collaborate with post one day, see if it comes to pass

  • @eileengarcia7923
    @eileengarcia7923 6 місяців тому

    So young, so handsome and so dang talented!

  • @LuciensMusic
    @LuciensMusic 5 місяців тому +4

    Its so hard to write great songs and definitely hard to "produce" it after its written,,I HATE doing it by myself for real.

    • @ofishal1503
      @ofishal1503 Місяць тому +1

      I feel this!
      Writing is easy to me.. but producing vocals and mixing it.. I can't get it down for the life of me. I been self learning for a couple years. I got the basics of compression, eq, reverb, etc .
      Mixing or producing is the hardest part for me.

  • @Xollphyse
    @Xollphyse 9 місяців тому +3

    You can’t rush creative prosess

  • @TheRealDEELProductions
    @TheRealDEELProductions 14 днів тому

    Discipline and Focus can also bring results. Intent and Purpose also will drive Creativity. I cannot afford to wait around for inspiration. I look for it. And then work at it.

  • @andrewmc147
    @andrewmc147 9 місяців тому +3

    Just do it your own way ✌️

  • @cabellero1120
    @cabellero1120 8 місяців тому +2

    Wow! This dude is something!
    He's right!
    A hit song or award winning performance
    ..it must come from your passion, your expression!
    you can't really control the process.
    Madonna once said " It's all about the work, the project. Success is a byproduct of the work."
    Anyone can do an impression of a singer or actor.
    To do something Original, Something that Hasn't been done a hundred times....Whoa!
    Malone is original and different from the rest!
    His brutal honesty, a sense of organic and familiar...
    His " I've effed up, but I'm still trying to be happy!"
    Is what he brings to his music.
    His song Chemical......
    it's probably too honest for some.
    too candid, explicit
    That's what makes it cool!
    He's Not afraid to admit he effed up!
    So many performers act as though they execute everything perfectly!
    Malone isn't like that!
    He's Honest and he appreciates his fans!

  • @richardottum1
    @richardottum1 Місяць тому

    Shaping the shotgun blast of creative tangents into a Lazer guided idea; is a gifted producer's talent

  • @thedarkpianowizardgoblin4676
    @thedarkpianowizardgoblin4676 9 місяців тому +2

    Let's be honest people half the songs he writes aren't just completely done by him
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    "Congratulations"
    Cover art for the remix
    Single by Post Malone featuring Quavo
    from the album Stoney
    Released November 4, 2016 (promotional single)
    January 31, 2017 (official single)
    Recorded August 2016
    Genre Trap[1]
    Length 3:40
    Label Republic
    Songwriter(s)
    Austin Post Quavious Marshall Leland Wayne Adam Feeney Louis Bell Carl Rosen
    Producer(s)
    Metro Boomin Frank Dukes Louis Bell

    • @AmericanIdiotPolitics
      @AmericanIdiotPolitics 7 місяців тому

      No but a lot of the new songs off of Austin are mostly written by him. P.S. imagine getting Metro and Louis on a single track together lol

  • @robinford336
    @robinford336 7 місяців тому +1

    I ❤ this. !! 🙂❤️✌️

  • @notgetbeaton
    @notgetbeaton 9 місяців тому +3

    I think it was Thomas Edison who said "The “genius” hangs around his laboratory day and night. If anything happens he’s there to catch it" You must be ready to "catch" it.

  • @DJ_JSTREAM
    @DJ_JSTREAM 9 місяців тому

    100 % agree

  • @djlunax4604
    @djlunax4604 2 місяці тому

    I love how he addresses people by sir

  • @cypressfrost4219
    @cypressfrost4219 8 місяців тому

    This video hits hard

  • @BeteBete-gw4ih
    @BeteBete-gw4ih 8 місяців тому

    Maravilhoso❤❤❤❤

  • @jarjamz5916
    @jarjamz5916 9 місяців тому

    Yeah, it shows Post!

  • @33dogg
    @33dogg День тому

    Good video! Thank you!

  • @saifulmiles
    @saifulmiles 8 місяців тому

    I fuckin love this guy❤

  • @hanislip
    @hanislip 9 місяців тому +1

    10% music 90% promo

  • @millionaireempiretraders
    @millionaireempiretraders 4 місяці тому

    I feel everything he’s saying doing this for over 10 years I feel it

  • @littlebigguy4702
    @littlebigguy4702 Місяць тому

    When im making a song i have to had gone through something that brings up strong emotions for me personally that’s always how I find my hook and everything else comes together eventually

  • @wuandot4506
    @wuandot4506 9 місяців тому

    He speaking facts

  • @arpegiobeats
    @arpegiobeats 7 місяців тому

    Well I most say this the hardest audience honestly talking is UA-cam you can make music because you love music that’s fine , he is right about those inspirations moments that you make sure you make notes but there is something else that must of them still keep secret

  • @wolechair
    @wolechair 9 місяців тому

    who is the band at 1:41 ? please they look cool

  • @MUSHROOMMIKEXXL
    @MUSHROOMMIKEXXL 5 місяців тому

    Post Malone is a method actor his father owns the football stadium where the Dallas Rams play. He was put into this position. I know artists in the music industry that have personally written and write for Post Malone. I still love his music it is what it is. F the fame

  • @richardottum1
    @richardottum1 Місяць тому

    The pressureforcing a passion into a job is the death of creativity

  • @user-nh3vq3qn8i
    @user-nh3vq3qn8i 3 місяці тому

    Wow. This is exactly what I do. Interesting

  • @tommyxbently
    @tommyxbently 4 місяці тому

    Are there any tips on wirting a song being a feature

  • @deliveryboy
    @deliveryboy 9 місяців тому +3

    *SHOCKING REVELATION*
    ITS COMPLETELY UP TO THE ALGORITHM!

    • @SXTWLVE
      @SXTWLVE 9 місяців тому +1

      Ha bro..the algorithm isnt real for major label artists. Theres partnership deals and licensing stuff on the back end.

  • @hennessy4716
    @hennessy4716 9 місяців тому +11

    How can you not love Post Malone

  • @rubenofthemoon6805
    @rubenofthemoon6805 9 місяців тому +1

    I have lucid dreams. When I awake, I hum the melodies into my voice memos app. Once I start working on the foundation of the melody, I start building a song structure around it. Listen to A Village of Vigils

    • @dil7508
      @dil7508 2 місяці тому

      Dang i guess everyone got that and theres nothing special about it then

  • @advancingchannel
    @advancingchannel 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for this.

  • @jeanalsamman4698
    @jeanalsamman4698 Рік тому +6

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    • @hookbeanz
      @hookbeanz Рік тому +1

      Did he eat a 100 dollar bill??😮

  • @jonssu0000
    @jonssu0000 7 місяців тому

    I agree with post malone

  • @VOLLESTADOFFICIAL
    @VOLLESTADOFFICIAL 3 місяці тому

    ALWAYS record an idea on the phone! damn, this is something everyone should write down...

  • @ManiacalMidget13
    @ManiacalMidget13 5 місяців тому

    I Always get Song Ideas when taking a shower or Laying in Bed.

  • @AlmostHome13
    @AlmostHome13 8 місяців тому

    I’ll show this video to my wife when she asks why I’m taking so long on the shitter lol

  • @susanczajkowskyj2671
    @susanczajkowskyj2671 7 місяців тому

    fabulous

  • @joeygrimaldi9108
    @joeygrimaldi9108 Місяць тому

    Wow I can't believe you guys got David Attenborough to narrate this.

  • @50000DSI
    @50000DSI 4 місяці тому

    ~🦾⚡⚡⚡💡👑🦾The Opening Intro lines of the Legend Post Malone..LOLOLOL...1LOVE

  • @Targoon_Music
    @Targoon_Music 9 місяців тому +1

    yeah music sometimes happens but you gotta remember those musicians who stood the test of time sat down and WROTE music. BWV 565 didn't he happen on a toilet seat bach wrote the thing by knowing the language of notes and how to use them to make sentences that are understandable by anyone.

  • @Hayden-og8gv
    @Hayden-og8gv Місяць тому

    0:10 "We see the wild post malone in his natural habitat"📸

  • @tobiasmenough
    @tobiasmenough 5 місяців тому

    1 of not even a handful of musicians that can cover Bob fkn Dillion. He ain't even started to shine yet .!?? Love you Austin..❤❤❤

    • @devinwagner9609
      @devinwagner9609 4 місяці тому

      Bob Dylan and many artist have covered Dylan tunes. That said Post is still amazing

  • @scael
    @scael 9 місяців тому +1

    I just saw a whole new side to him.

  • @s_cuzz
    @s_cuzz 7 місяців тому

    he is right. Sometimes you hop on a beat and u destroy all of them. When you learn form it, next time you will be able to make 60% of that moment even when u dont feel like creating. But most bangers arfe like " fuck, this is nice melody, let me freestyle it"

  • @petea5628
    @petea5628 9 місяців тому +1

    One would say his ideas flow out of him.

  • @priscilajunger6276
    @priscilajunger6276 5 місяців тому +1

    A trully artist.

  • @JayBotnick
    @JayBotnick 2 місяці тому

    Ty post ❤

  • @susanczajkowskyj2671
    @susanczajkowskyj2671 9 місяців тому

    wow!

  • @DeepThinkingGPU
    @DeepThinkingGPU 9 місяців тому

    soon as he mentions bud light the video ends. #RipBudLight he knew

  • @lukingz7551
    @lukingz7551 4 місяці тому +1

    He don't know how to write hit song but he can make song and music that he be

  • @anthonythompson6683
    @anthonythompson6683 7 місяців тому

    Happy accidents show themselves and stand out among others

  • @grievix2934
    @grievix2934 6 місяців тому

    I write my own music, I have 0 confidence to make actual songs, but I can agree, coming up with lyrics come at the most random times. I usually write my music when I’m laying in bed at night and I’m watching UA-cam videos 😂 it’s weird.

  • @unknown001w
    @unknown001w 7 місяців тому

    3:54
    "karim benzema" if he eats usa foods

  • @goldiemusic8394
    @goldiemusic8394 9 місяців тому +1

    Most of this music is written while taking a shit. this explains a lot.

  • @1billi_7
    @1billi_7 2 години тому

    There's no guarantee that a song is going to be a hit and I don't think there's anything like a hit song.
    You just get into the studio and grind, I have seen overlooked songs become the career changing song

  • @demianroca4469
    @demianroca4469 9 місяців тому

    pero que hit escribio este hombre que no escuche ninguno?

  • @nishali3343
    @nishali3343 Місяць тому +1

    it's called creativity.

  • @heartbeatsdrum
    @heartbeatsdrum 9 місяців тому +5

    Step 1: Have major label promoting and spreading your music
    ....
    ....
    ....

    • @SXTWLVE
      @SXTWLVE 9 місяців тому

      This

  • @mkc1rrc
    @mkc1rrc 6 місяців тому

    Post Malone writes songs based on what he just listened to - there's a ton of STP, Alice in Chains and Soundgarden riffs (and even melodies) in many of his songs and I cannot believe he hasn't been sued into bankruptcy yet for ripping everyone off.

  • @brandonflaherty5692
    @brandonflaherty5692 4 місяці тому

    It’s a stupid simple solution for making good music that took me five years to figure out. If you don’t genuinely love what you’re making, odds are most people won’t either.

  • @ChronoJedi
    @ChronoJedi 9 місяців тому

    Lol even when he's wearing a suit he looks so dam scruffy 😅

  • @7oeseven793
    @7oeseven793 9 місяців тому

    Post malone peaked at BB & B and Hollywoods bleeding...now its a bunch of Target and JC Penny exclusive albums.

  • @travislee9662
    @travislee9662 9 місяців тому +2

    You can’t force inspiration…you’ll get hemorrhoids. You’ve got to naturally let everything come out…also stay hydrated and possibly up your fiber😂

  • @NickLAnderson
    @NickLAnderson 8 місяців тому

    🙏🏼

  • @BeatVisions
    @BeatVisions 9 місяців тому +2

    How to make a hit song… have rich parents first.

  • @tylerd8609
    @tylerd8609 4 місяці тому

    He’s right

  • @Wulfos.
    @Wulfos. 8 місяців тому

    When ur fked up ideas just sound better so you try it

  • @jeanalsamman4698
    @jeanalsamman4698 Рік тому +9

    ⚡️Post Malone, creating is to devise a plan it or think it up. Being a musician with prodigious talent, you even illuminate a path forward with a elective Legendary eloquence with mastery’s of expression , captivating melodies that sustains. Post molone transforms a transcendent creation with magination in writing songs into melody of performance. What makes you vulnerable makes you beautiful”. Berne Brown.

    • @joemanco1075
      @joemanco1075 9 місяців тому +2

      This is hilarious to me

    • @wb3213
      @wb3213 9 місяців тому

      @@joemanco1075 you mean Hilarious like the jokers that go to prison and study the dictionary and when they come out they try to sound smart using the new words they learned but end up sounding like clowns ? Hilarious like that ?

    • @joemanco1075
      @joemanco1075 9 місяців тому +1

      @@wb3213 Yes and on a musical level Posts music is not close to being prodigious.