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

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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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[@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239]

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

[@xenopac]

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

[@mikedanielofficial]

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]

doesnt get much more organic than taking a shit

[@RayDavidCEO]

The "organic process" of taking a shit?

[@mikedanielofficial]

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]

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]

​@DHunter_47 do you often bask in non sequitur?

[@KylieBaer]

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

[@elwazaraza]

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

[@Binge-Minge]

Yeah, like in bed at 2am 😆

[@elwazaraza]

@@Binge-Minge 😂, yup.

[@zackstone4800]

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

[@romulo353]

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]

Too true man!

[@Orderftw782]

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

[@romulo353]

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

[@Orderftw782]

@@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]

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

[@brettjr9521]

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]

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]

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.

[@timoteooo94]

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

[@brian.longoria]

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]

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.

[@emp.7826]

Im truly adore Post Malone.

[@Song_Aholic]

Yeah, he's the best!

[@og951]

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

[@YahooAndGoogle]

It’s hard in the beginning.

[@bluemm1]

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.

[@ElJapiu]

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

[@AwareOCE]

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

[@switboy]

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

[@getwohi98]

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..

[@StevenSawersMusic]

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

[@g_clinch]

Sharppp

[@Xollphyse]

You can’t rush creative prosess

[@watchandlearn536]

He uses the word "sir" a lot. ❤

[@noyb4441]

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]

Drop yoo name bro

[@H74ver]

Yeah bro lemme hear

[@dranipani]

thanks for this compilation.

[@astro_poly]

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

[@TheRealDEELProductions]

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.

[@richardottum1]

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

[@GemTappX]

I love how respectful post Malone is!

[@richardottum1]

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

[@tommy.countach]

great videos, cant wait for more :)

[@Song_Aholic]

Glad you like them!

[@BigDaddyMacc]

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

[@ithoughtfuls]

thank you post 🙏🌺

[@tomschlaiss5735]

Interesting video, cheers from Germany

[@Munchonmushies]

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

[@cabellero1120]

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!

[@dannythomasofficial]

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-_-]

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

[@andrewmc147]

Just do it your own way ✌️

[@JeffSans]

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.

[@LuciensMusic]

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]

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.

[@Xscapeplan01]

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

[@millionaireempiretraders]

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

[@jarjamz5916]

Yeah, it shows Post!

[@33dogg]

Good video! Thank you!

[@djlunax4604]

I love how he addresses people by sir

[@eileengarcia7923]

So young, so handsome and so dang talented!

[@tommyxbently]

Are there any tips on wirting a song being a feature

[@littlebigguy4702]

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

[@richardottum1]

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

[@theyisnothere]

I'm glad I low-key was born with the writing talent

[@DJ_JSTREAM]

100 % agree

[@nishali3343]

it's called creativity.

[@wolechair]

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

[@MUSHROOMMIKEXXL]

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

[@arpegiobeats]

Well I most say this the hardest audience honestly talking is KZbin 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

[@robinford336]

I ❤ this. !! 🙂❤️✌️

[@user-nh3vq3qn8i]

Wow. This is exactly what I do. Interesting

[@cypressfrost4219]

This video hits hard

[@hennessy4716]

How can you not love Post Malone

[@actualwakandangirl7121]

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

[@thedarkpianowizardgoblin4676]

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]

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

[@priscilajunger6276]

A trully artist.

[@jonssu0000]

I agree with post malone

[@deliveryboy]

*SHOCKING REVELATION* ITS COMPLETELY UP TO THE ALGORITHM!

[@SXTWLVE]

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

[@notgetbeaton]

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.

[@BartholomewRoberts17]

Brilliant

[@joeygrimaldi9108]

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

[@lukingz7551]

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

[@jeanalsamman4698]

The timing about how Post Malone views his career to the show stopping to the interview snippets impeccably living in the moment for a terrific memory of Post Malone Interview vibes, Thanks for the vibes of excursion ❤️‍🔥💯🎵🎼🔥 Elevate momentum Your Ingenious Distinctive work what a privilege Spectacular job enjoyed the spectacular video you captured the essence of the vibe artisan music because its there on KZbin. Keep the video for hallmark of memorabilia with a little Hipper realistic Austin’s an emotion; This is the most enigmatic Posty 💯Keep going , keep growing 💯 Tranquility, peaceful wavelength of vibes. naturally formed .cutting edge,creative elegant arrangements with Post Malone.

[@hookbeanz]

Did he eat a 100 dollar bill??😮

[@BeteBete-gw4ih]

Maravilhoso❤❤❤❤

[@advancingchannel]

Thank you for this.

[@wuandot4506]

He speaking facts

[@anthonythompson6683]

Happy accidents show themselves and stand out among others

[@susanczajkowskyj2671]

wow!

[@tobiasmenough]

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]

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

[@rubenofthemoon6805]

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]

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

[@JayBotnick]

Ty post ❤

[@VOLLESTADOFFICIAL]

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

[@50000DSI]

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

[@Hayden-og8gv]

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

[@susanczajkowskyj2671]

fabulous

[@ManiacalMidget13]

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

[@Targoon_Music]

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.

[@tylerd8609]

He’s right

[@saifulmiles]

I fuckin love this guy❤

[@scael]

I just saw a whole new side to him.

[@wandajames143]

It’s all about what’s popular to the most kids of the day.

[@ChrisEdmonds-kw9nv]

People like his voice

[@s_cuzz]

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"

[@jeanalsamman4698]

⚡️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]

This is hilarious to me

[@wb3213]

@@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]

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

[@demianroca4469]

pero que hit escribio este hombre que no escuche ninguno?

[@PAINTBRUSHMICKEY]

Why did they edit out the word “better”?

[@1billi_7]

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

[@hanislip]

10% music 90% promo

[@goldiemusic8394]

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

[@brandonflaherty5692]

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.

[@dil7508]

Real

[@mkc1rrc]

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.

[@Glitter33_33]

Writing a song is easy! But the hard part is, is it good? Is it catchy?

[@Tevin-MK]

Does it matter?

[@grievix2934]

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 KZbin videos 😂 it’s weird.

[@h8theproducer]

Sameeeeee

[@petea5628]

One would say his ideas flow out of him.

[@unknown001w]

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

[@sennahsenna8289]

He have composers...

[@NickLAnderson]

🙏🏼

[@strt9696]

Yeah it’s easy when top producers make all the music first