From Rolling Stone · Brian Hiatt · · 1m 40s
Andrew Watt's Music Collaborations
Andrew Watt produces songs with Madonna, Paul McCartney, and the Rolling Stones.
In brief
Andrew Watt produces songs with Madonna, Paul McCartney, and the Rolling Stones. Andrew Watt collaborates with Madonna on Confessions II, Paul McCartney on a new album, and the Rolling Stones. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Madonna Collaboration
Andrew Watt produced Madonna's Confessions II song 'Danceteria' with Charli XCX.
“I’m from new york, so we just got into fun conversations about new york and, like, the scene and all the people that were around her.”
Madonna's Process
Madonna shared her origin story through 'Danceteria' while discussing New York's music scene.
“She would tell us, like, you look around and there’s nile rodgers and there’s david byrne.”
Madonna and Charli XCX
Charli XCX and Madonna collaborated on a remix of 'Danceteria' after text messaging.
“I put them on a text message together to kinda meet and talk before they were ever gonna do a record together.”
Production Style
Watt described Madonna's detailed production process and technical approach to songwriting.
“She likes to work in small spaces, which i thought was really cool.”
Paul McCartney
Watt produced Paul McCartney's new album with full creative control.
“He is a hundred-percenter, which there are very few of. Can play every instrument, can mix, can produce, write every word.”
McCartney's Process
McCartney writes songs in small spaces and often revises lyrics before recording.
“He’s like, 'you know, you can write a song out of anything.'”
Rolling Stones
Watt worked with the Rolling Stones on their album after meeting Mick Jagger.
“I was sitting with a guitar, and stuart and cirkut and madonna were there.”
Stones Collaboration
Watt produced the Rolling Stones' album with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
“It’s the sum of all parts. You can listen to a keith richards solo album, they’re awesome.”
Stones Energy
The Rolling Stones' music combines raw energy with technical precision.
“They want it to be loud, and get in the studio, and have drums, and push the tempos.”
Ozzy Osbourne
Watt worked with Ozzy Osbourne on Black Sabbath projects.
“I was definitely excited about the fact that it was going and everything.”
Ozzy's Legacy
Ozzy Osbourne taught Watt about bass in rock & roll.
“The most important part in a rock & roll mix is the bass.”
Michael Stipe
Watt collaborated with Michael Stipe on the song 'I Played the Fool' and his new album.
“We met through elton john. We actually went to go see a play that elton had done the music for.”
Stipe's Process
Stipe works intensely on his music and revises lyrics multiple times.
“He’s extremely hard on himself. He works really hard at his craft.”
Cross-Pollination
Watt cross-pollinates music styles between pop, rock, and K-pop.
“I will say this, pop music is in a great place right now.”
Future Collaborations
Watt plans to continue working with Madonna, McCartney, and the Rolling Stones.
“We’re in touch all the time, and it’s the same kinda thing.”
What matters most
Andrew Watt collaborates with Madonna on Confessions II, Paul McCartney on a new album, and the Rolling Stones.
