The Smeezingtons at the 2012 ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO (Part 1 of 2)

www.ascap.com The Smeezingtons are ASCAP songwriters Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, and Ari Levine, who have written and produced smash hits for artists like B.O.B. ("Nothin' On You"), Flo Rida ("Right Round"), and Cee Lo Green ("F**k You"). In their master session at the 2012 ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO, The Smeezingtons talk about getting the powerhouse songwriting trio together, the songwriting process, and writing "F**k You" with Cee Lo Green. The master songwriters also improvise a special tune just for the ASCAP EXPO, "One Day".
The ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO puts you in the heart of ASCAP's community of today's most successful music creators for three days of education, networking and inspiration. To register, go to: www.ascap.com/expo.
ASCAP's hundreds of thousands of songwriter, composer and music publisher members all have one thing in common: they are driven to create. ASCAP's KZbin content is intended to explore the art and craft of music in all of its facets -- from its creation and development to its use and enjoyment around the world. Any content we feature is intended to educate, highlight, support and celebrate our members and their music, and to help inspire and nurture other music creators in their own evolution as artists. If you are a music creator and want to join ASCAP, go to: www.ascap.com/join/.

[@primulaa1397]

I LOVE THE WAY HE PLAYS WITH HIS RING IT KILLS ME

[@neonfreak52]

I can watch Bruno vids for hours. the guy is amazing and his personality/sense of humor crack me up. Soo much love for him!!!!

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same love BRUNO so much

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BRUNO IS THE FUNNIEST GUY ON THE PLANET

[@shonestyriggins1419]

Hey Bruno Mars

[@padussia]

Bruno will cuss in a minute. He doesn't care where he is. Lol.. I love him!

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[@ReubenWalton]

These ASCAP EXPO keynote interviews are always the opportunity for the artist on stage to swag TF out and showboat.

[@askingwhyisfree7436]

it's all about the feeling. It's not just in music. The frequency you're in affects the outcome of any product that we produce. Some call it the spirit or positive energy.

[@darnfxo7649]

"The Universe." That was gold!

[@BigZ3kaou]

At 2:28 he almost said "The world" but Bruno I feel you dog. Versatility is key.

[@mosez100]

fucking love Bruno!!

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THANKS SO MUCH FOR ADDING THE WHOLE INTERVIEW!!!!!

[@nitahilary]

"MAN I LOVE IT " HAHAHAHAHA OMG BRUNO

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[@di5690]

Love he said the universe esp in these culture appropriation mess. Ain’t music for anyone who wants to listen or play? I have been there at his concerts, different color different race and age come together and dance, simply just amazing. While he pays credits where credits due as well. What not to love?

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I just love this man!❤

[@Ocxmusic]

Bruno is a genius !

[@hooligangirl6474]

now we got Rollex !!! hahahaha

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DON'T F ... with perfectuob

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[@bronxkies]

They're all pretty inspirational but Bruno, I guess because he's the "star" or the "face" of the bunch, is a cool dude. He's rather talented man, and as a fledging musician myself, who also thinks he's hot, I can dig interviews like this.

[@morganite100]

can't wait to hear what these guys bring with the next album

[@tyeishabradley6204]

Bruno is Adorable

[@ricksworld1994]

I was there front row and they’re so legit!

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[@brunomarsandy4]

Thank you ASCAP for uploading the full version of this interview :) we really appreciate it, I really love the Smeezingtons and doing this interview we got to understand more about them They are just so fantastic and love to see them joke around hehe

[@angelahodgkinson6948]

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[@LeticiaCBM]

We've been waiting for this interview so much! Thanks for upload it :)

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I Love The Smeezingtons. They're funny as hell!!♥

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[@GemmaDoyleOfficial]

Yes! I hear you! Hello world! I am a Singer! No category! Let's Make the music, create the vision and see who relates to it!

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i love themmm

[@ericadenise93]

...but we didnt get sued. but we got some rolexes. WHAAAAAAAT. haha I love them.

[@kimlongpre8026]

B: So in a way i complete you !! hahha

[@rxldhdm1233]

I complete you he said to Phil... funny. True friend...

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iloveu bruno😙

[@joanweekes6456]

Great interview! Funny guys!

[@CP-0809]

And now Ceelo (on Howard Stern) claims he wrote the whole Lyrics while Bruno, the music. Bruno clearly stated they presented to him that "line" which is part of the lyrics. And Ceelo liked it. Bruno never claimed everything. It was a great collaboration infact, that he emphasized. I would never think that the Bruno & Phil wouldnt contribute to the lyrics at all.

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For what song?

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I gotta say, these guys r crazy!!!! they are inspiring

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Bruno Phil Ari ♥

[@alperry02]

This is hilarious! They're great!

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Happy New Year Bruno & The Hooligans 🎉🎊2018🎊🎉

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4:02 bromance

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oml when bruno said boring I was literaly thinking the same thing 😂😂😂😂😃😃😃😃😃😃

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ceelo voice Man i love it !! haha

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He wears is GOLD because of BRONO

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the universe...lol

[@MsVodafone83]

finally,...

[@empowermph]

see Ari on the left is like me, the quiet thinking tech emotional producer Bruno and Philip have that socialite cool guy charisma that is neccessary to politic with industry players who can help push your songs, but I dont have that personality and I cant fake it . I have a hit formula, a deep heart full of stories, high tech skill, but Im laking cool likeable guy persona. I need to partner up. Girl songwriters come and go with the moods and tides, guess I need a crew of guys to finish songs and pitch them out. Cant do this alone anymore, I'll lose, if I dont plug up, and failure is not an option.

[@jusbecuzz2948]

Im a producer looking for a songwriter to partner with. im good at harmonizing and making melodies but i need someone to write some lyrics to my music. Maybe we can partner. You may reach me at [e-mail]

[@BeautyLoves88]

i'm a writer- that's the easy part for me. the melodies is where i struggle. let's go!

[@empowermph]

Lady Lyrics youre like the songwriter for Elton John, Pink Floyd, etc. look them up. Like a poet, then you hand your clever words to a musician/singer to repeat them in melody & harmony.

[@BeautyLoves88]

Prince Mauhdi III yes....that was a beautiful reference. i just need to get out there. every time i have the chance, i run. i've been in a "traditional" career my whole life....but my passions are in the arts, especially music writing. just need a producer & someone to do harmonies for me.

[@empowermph]

Lady Lyrics Enya has a writer too, yea need star, writer, producer trio. Or you be the star, y not

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5:28😂😂

[@davinaelisabeth951]

someone can traduce this video in french please?

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They met 1996? When bruno was 10??

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SFV 324 i think it was a joke.

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a smart cookie too =))

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They're goofy as hell...

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5:23 Forget You story

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08:23 any guess who this female artist is? Mine is Rita ora.

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Phil is so corny

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Phil is 😍😍 🤤

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Ari is so quiet.

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Fallait pas griller les cours d'anglais :P

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[@arithaafrin3550]

Your this look is so sexy, so attractive & also you look so younger.. its suits on you 💗 But your 2021 looks is Like 40 up old Man 😭 Pls change this new look.…🙁

[@BrissLeeCooper]

who's that stupid artist you first gave the song to? i''m dying to know so i can laugh at his/her face -:D

[@dixiex4146]

I want to know who is that "stupid" artist,hhhh

[@kudos7777]

Bruno Mars takes old motown music & adds a modern touch & is a co writer on billionaire & fuck u but he makes it sound like it was all him.

[@empowermph]

he's the front man and the star, its his voice, co credit, he deserves to be confident. Rihanna & Beyonce on the other hand, write 0, just sing over the reference vocal, yet theyre the most overplayed and have a monopoly on modern r&b ( I consider Adele soul rock, not r&b). Bruno is like Elton John compared to most.

[@kudos7777]

Em x Photon Soul rock? stop making shit up,I would consider her voice to be soulful rnb/pop with a jazz influence & Beyonce does write/co write some of her own stuff.

[@crisguia]

No, he doesn't make it sound like it's all him. YOU make it sound like that. Either that or you have hearing and comprehension problems.

[@tryit742]

Nigga just say you bitter and go. Dummy. Like the one above me said, where's your commentary on artists like Rihanna and Beyonce who receives all the credit from the audience despite little contribution to the actual production if the song? (and even like you said she does co-write on some of her songs) Let me tell you that yes, Bruno has co-writers but he is still the MAIN WRITER OF THE SONG, MEANING HE CONTRIBUTED MAJORLY IN THE LYRICS. He also plays the intruments in his songs, the MAIN PRODUCER, can you name other mainstream artists who does that? No. So stop talking ignorant dumb shit and stfu. Bruno has earned the confidence he has because he puts his hand in on the production of every song he releases, unlike other artists who you don't bother chastising. Smfh. Shit, Bruno is a singer and that is his main job, but he has actually won a grammy for producing for other people. What you gon say now nigga?

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.............Sell your self by blowing up your media with a Grammy nominations song firsyef..........

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