NEFF-U is a preacher's son and producer that has worked with music legends such as Michael Jackson, Eminem, and Jay-Z. In part 2 of our interview with him, he talks about his sound therapy company, Neuromonics, the importance of self-love, meeting Stevie Wonder, and more.

Working with icons like Eminem, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige and Michael Jackson, today’s guest has played a key role in shaping some of the biggest records in hip-hop, R&B, and pop. In this episode, NEFF-U shares behind-the-scenes stories from working with music legends, how those collaborations came together, and what it takes to create hits at the highest level.

Switching things up for this episode, Toby takes a seat on the other side of the conversation—answering questions directly from listeners and diving into everything from his early journey in the music industry to the mindset that’s shaped his career.

Toby shares insights into his songwriting process, how he approaches collaboration, what makes a song truly connect, and the realities of building a sustainable career as an artist. He also opens up about creative challenges, staying inspired, and the lessons he’s learned from working at the highest level—offering honest, practical advice straight from the questions fans have been wanting answered.

Welcome to part 2 of our interview with Bonnie Mckee! In this episode, we dive into the lore of how she wrote two of Katy Perry’s biggest hits: “Wide Awake” and “Roar” as well as Britney Spears’ “Femme Fatale” album. We talk about the struggles of being a woman in the music industry and she gives advice to aspiring songwriters. But what does Bonnie Mckee do when she’s not writing hit songs? Watch to find out!

Bonnie Mckee is one of those songwriters that you can’t escape. Whether it’s Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Kesha, or Taio Cruz, you’ve heard her words sung in everywhere from the Superbowl to the grocery store. With hits like “Teenage Dream,” “California Girls,” and “Dynamite,” Bonnie Mckee is *the* blueprint for how to write the PERFECT pop record.

Singer, Songwriter, and front man of The Script, Danny O'Donoghue, walks us through his life discovering music through hardship, pursuing his dreams when the money had run out, and tells the stories behind some of his biggest hits like Hall of Fame, Breakeven, and The Man Who Can't Be Moved.

Songwriter, actor, and musician Drake Bell reflects on the unexpected global journey of his music, revealing how one of his albums quietly hit #1 in Mexico without him even realizing at the time. He also revisits his early rise through Drake & Josh, unpacking how growing up on a hit TV show shaped his musical identity and set the foundation for his career beyond acting. In this episode, Drake breaks down the creative process behind the album, the cultural connection that propelled it to the top of the Mexican charts, and what the experience taught him about audience reach, timing, and making music beyond borders.Listen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gSubscribe to our Patreon: / songsyouknowpodcast FOLLOW ►Instagram: / songsyouknowpodcast TikTok: / songsyouknowpodcast

Composer and producer Stephan Moccio shares the stories behind Earned It by The Weeknd, Miley Cyrus’s Wrecking Ball, and his Olympic anthem I Believe, reflecting on his creative process, classical roots, and what makes a song timeless.

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