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    Andrew Watt, Producer In Demand, On Living His Rock Fantasies

    NPR's David Greene interviews the young producer about his journey from playing hard rock to producing pop and hip-hop smashes for Justin Bieber, Post Malone and Cardi B.
    by David Greene May 19, 2020 4 minutes
    Andrew Watt is one of the most in-demand pop songwriters and producers of the moment, with a client list that includes Post Malone, Miley Cyrus and Ozzy Osbourne.

    Andrew Watt is one of pop music's hottest hired guns. The 29-year-old has written and produced for megastars including Post Malone, Cardi B, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez. His calling card is blending of-the-moment pop with a rock aesthetic. Last month, shortly after recovering from COVID-19, he played guitar while Miley Cyrus covered Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" on Saturday Night Live.

    Watt says guitar has always been his true love — one he'll get to embrace fully on an upcoming solo album — while writing and producing for pop royalty has been one successful detour in a life full

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