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Die With a Smile, created by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars with producers, became one of the year’s biggest hits.
The idea began as a leftover draft but gained momentum after Gaga joined Mars at a Malibu studio session.
Session dynamics in 2024 featured Gaga singing at the piano and co-writing parts on the spot.
Mars invited the collaborators to his Malibu studio, helping accelerate the recording process.
The production team refined the track over weeks, with D'Mile and Watt shaping Gaga’s parts for release.
The track’s success is attributed to a timely fusion of film context and pop collaboration.
Industry peers credit the team for creating a lasting impact beyond a single month.
The performers and producers listed include James Fauntleroy, Dernst Emile II, and Andrew Watt.
The song achieved top streaming performance and chart success after release.
The article documents a broader context of Gaga’s and Mars’s collaboration history.

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Alex Warren explains that he posted over 100 videos featuring 'Ordinary' before its official release to drive viral traction.
The hit emerged from a writing camp moment that inspired the name and opening lines of the track.
Warren states his social-media background and strategy are as important as his songwriting in building the audience.
He credits the supportive label and team for enabling him to take a leadership role in the campaign.
Warren contrasts his collaborative approach with other artists, noting two different paths to brand-building via social media.
The piece emphasizes the blend of art and marketing in Warren’s approach to his music.
Warren describes how he uses video techniques and text on screen to increase viewer retention.
Warren highlights his long-term commitment to music, including vocal training and studying music theory.
Warren credits the campaign for helping him connect personally with his wife during the song’s development.
The interview notes Warren’s broader industry context, including his prior success and recognition in Variety’s Hitmakers list.

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Billboard unveils two new K-pop charts: a global K-Songs chart and a Korea Hot 100 chart.
Data from the charts will be used to study how K-pop is consumed globally and in Korea.
Billboard Korea says the two charts will enable diverse business opportunities and collaborations around K-music.
Billboard Korea emphasizes delivering unique storytelling, partnerships, and live events tied to the charts.
The charts will be published on both the U.S. Billboard and Billboard Korea websites.
Billboard Korea introduces its first K-pop focused charts as a dedicated genre measure.
Billboard Korea plans to expand partnerships and live events tied to the charts.
Billboard Korea confirms collaboration with Billboard on K-music initiatives.
The launch situates Billboard’s K-pop tracking within both global and Korean markets.
Billboard Korea aims to quantify how K-pop is consumed globally and domestically.
The initiative marks Billboard Korea's push into structured K-pop analytics and storytelling.

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