I don't really know how else to answer these questions. I try to give as complete information as I can, and hope it's not misunderstood. But I will outline it as best as I can.
On trying to write "hits" or "trends" or any of that stuff. Don't. Try to write songs that make sense and make people sing along. If you are trying to educate, have a point of view, do it, but make it where most people can understand it.
Try to get out of your own way.
Work with other people to learn as much as you can.
Get around other people who know more than you.
Dont' get too caught up in any one thing.
Most of it is not as complicated as people try to make out. Just don't suck.
MAB
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