<p id=”par-1_50″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/selena-gomez/”>Selena Gomez</a>‘s fiancé, Benny Blanco, is a music producer and songwriter known for his work with some of the biggest stars in pop music. While he’s behind many chart-topping hits, one of his career highlights was co-writing a Katy Perry hit. He’s also worked with Gomez on some amazing music.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-selena-gomez-s-fiance-helped-make-1-of-the-best-pop-songs-ever”>Selena Gomez’s fiance helped make 1 of the best pop songs ever</h2>
<p id=”par-2_54″>Released in 2010, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/writer-teenage-dream-katy-perry-gave-afford-hot-water.html/”>“Teenage Dream” became an instant classic</a>. The song topped the charts worldwide and helped solidify Perry’s place as a pop superstar. Blanco and Max Martin helped create the song’s catchy melody and unforgettable lyrics. The song’s fun, upbeat vibe, and relatable themes made it a hit with fans around the globe.</p>
<p id=”par-3_51″>The tune topped the <a href=”https://www.billboard.com/artist/katy-perry/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Billboard Hot 100</a> for two weeks, lasting on the chart for 33 weeks in total. The tune appeared on the album of the same title.<em> </em><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/katy-perrys-teenage-dream-no-1-songs-ranked.html/”><em>Teenage Dream</em> became the biggest record</a> of Perry’s career. It was No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a whopping 414 weeks.</p>
<p id=”par-4_62″>Blanco’s work on “Teenage Dream” was part of a series of successful collaborations with major artists. In addition to his work with Perry, Blanco has written and produced hits for artists like Maroon 5, Halsey, and Ed Sheeran. His ability to create music that sticks with listeners has earned him a reputation as one of the top songwriters in pop music today.</p>
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<p id=”par-5_44″>Blanco’s relationship with Gomez is another notable part of his career. He worked with Gomez <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/selena-gomez-why-you-can-hear-another-star-singing-on-same-old-love.html/”>on songs like “Same Old Love”</a> and “Kill Em with Kindness,” both of which were major hits. Their collaborations helped Gomez explore new sounds and reach even more fans.</p>
<p id=”par-6_63″>Despite his success in the music world, Blanco’s humble approach and dedication to his craft stand out. He’s always focused on making music that resonates with listeners, whether it’s through catchy beats or powerful lyrics. His work on “Teenage Dream” continues to be one of the defining moments of his career, showing just how influential he is behind the scenes of pop music.</p>
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<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-benny-blanco-explains-his-songwriting”>Benny Blanco explains his songwriting</h2>
<p id=”par-7_56″>During a 2020 interview with <a href=”https://americansongwriter.com/songwriter-u-hit-after-hit-a-qa-with-benny-blanco/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>American Songwriter</a>, Blanco discussed his approach to songwriting. “It’s all different every time,” he said. “Sometimes you’re in the bathroom taking a s*** and you’re like ‘Holy s***,’ — no pun intended — ‘I have an amazing idea!’ And you run out of the bathroom. It’s always at the worst times. </p>
<p id=”par-8_122″>“Like one time I was at the gym running on the treadmill, and there was some song playing in the background, some 80’s rock song that I couldn’t really hear,” he added. “While it was playing, all I heard was the sound of the treadmill, so there were these overtones, and I was like, ‘Oh my god, I have an idea.’ I imagined it doing different chords. I was with my brother, Jeremy, and he gave me his phone to record. I heard the whole instrumental. Afterwards, I ran to the studio and worked on it, then me and Dr. Luke finished it together. I still have the audio (from the phone recording), I was actually listening to it the other day.”</p>
<p id=”par-9_16″>Blanco is a great songwriter, and we can only hope he has another “Teenage Dream” in him.</p>