What MAX MARTIN'S First Hit Taught Me

Today we dive into the first Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit by Max Martin: “…Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears. It’s a song we all know – but have you ever looked under the hood?

In this on-the-fly analysis, I explore what makes this 1998 classic tick:

A clever, almost hidden chord progression
Melodic tricks that separate verse, pre-chorus & chorus
How the lyrics themselves act like dominant chords (!)
This is the start of an experiment. If you like it, I might analyze all 27 of Max Martin’s #1 hits to uncover his songwriting blueprint.

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