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November 29, 2018

Variety's 2018 Hitmakers Revealed

Hitmakers 2018: a salute those who contributed in no small part to the music biz’s rebound, and certainly to the soundtrack of …

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How Adam Levine Took Control of His Career After Manager's Tragic Death

A year after the death of Maroon 5’s manager, Adam Levine talks for the first time about taking control of his own career. …

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The Most-Consumed Songs of 2018

Drake claimed four of the top 30 most popular songs in a 2018 year-to-date chart created for Variety by BuzzAngle Music.

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Crying to the Beat: How 2018 Became Dua Lipa's Year

Singer Dua Lipa’s pop music, which has racked up billions of streams, embodies a take-no-crap ethos and a determination to brea …

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Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line on How 'Meant to Be' Came to Become a Crossover Monster

The crossover monster "Meant to Be" came about from a serious of happy accidents, as Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line recount it. …

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Inside the Divine Inspiration Behind Drake's 'God's Plan'

Drake's “God’s Plan” is the most consumed song of 2018 with a consumption total of 5.5 million.

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Bazzi on 'Mine,' Becoming a Solo Star and What He Learned From Justin Timberlake

How did Bazzi has moved from obscurity to stardom in just a few months? Talent, obviously, but also by not worrying about it too much …

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From the Critics

How Many Writers on a Song? Why Teamwork Makes the Dream Work (Guest Column)

Making a hit song is hardly a solitary experience, writes Maverick's Nick Jarjour.