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Ep. 208: Edgar Barrera | The Max Martin of Latin Music
Manage episode 479562210 series 2497299
Today’s guest is a Latin music powerhouse whose pen has changed the game globally. With a genre-defying catalog that spans regional Mexican, reggaeton, pop, and bachata, he’s crafted chart-topping hits that cross borders and break records. His work has earned him 26 Grammy wins, making him one of the most decorated writers in the industry today. But beyond the accolades, he’s a true musical chameleon—effortlessly fusing cultural roots with modern sounds to create melodies that resonate worldwide. He brings heart, hustle, and authenticity to everything he touches.
And the writer is… Edgar Barrera!
00:00 Intro: 27 Grammys and Counting
02:00 Growing Up on the Texas-Mexico Border
07:30 Breaking Tradition in Latin Music
10:30 Globalizing Regional Mexican Music
16:00 Teaching Writers to Own Their Publishing
20:00 The Business of Songwriting
30:00 Writing for the Next Generation
34:00 Patience Over Virality
38:00 How Maluma Changed My Career
44:00 The Difference Between LA and Miami Studios
48:00 Why Shakira Is a Studio Perfectionist
53:00 Watching Ariana Grande Record a Perfect Take
57:00 Meeting Max Martin (And Getting Starstruck)
65:00 Dreaming Beyond Latin Music
70:00 The Real Peso Pluma Story
75:00 Loving Music Beyond Awards
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
243 episodes
Manage episode 479562210 series 2497299
Today’s guest is a Latin music powerhouse whose pen has changed the game globally. With a genre-defying catalog that spans regional Mexican, reggaeton, pop, and bachata, he’s crafted chart-topping hits that cross borders and break records. His work has earned him 26 Grammy wins, making him one of the most decorated writers in the industry today. But beyond the accolades, he’s a true musical chameleon—effortlessly fusing cultural roots with modern sounds to create melodies that resonate worldwide. He brings heart, hustle, and authenticity to everything he touches.
And the writer is… Edgar Barrera!
00:00 Intro: 27 Grammys and Counting
02:00 Growing Up on the Texas-Mexico Border
07:30 Breaking Tradition in Latin Music
10:30 Globalizing Regional Mexican Music
16:00 Teaching Writers to Own Their Publishing
20:00 The Business of Songwriting
30:00 Writing for the Next Generation
34:00 Patience Over Virality
38:00 How Maluma Changed My Career
44:00 The Difference Between LA and Miami Studios
48:00 Why Shakira Is a Studio Perfectionist
53:00 Watching Ariana Grande Record a Perfect Take
57:00 Meeting Max Martin (And Getting Starstruck)
65:00 Dreaming Beyond Latin Music
70:00 The Real Peso Pluma Story
75:00 Loving Music Beyond Awards
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
243 episodes
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