Max Martin

Record producer and songwriter

Max Martin - Record producer and songwriter
Born

February 26th, 1971
54 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Sweden

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Born in Sweden, this record producer and songwriter became a significant figure in pop music. Starting his career in the early 1990s, he wrote and produced numerous chart-topping hits for various artists. His work has contributed to the global success of pop music through collaborations with high-profile musicians.

Produced '...Baby One More Time' by Britney Spears

Wrote 'I Want It That Way' by Backstreet Boys

Collaborated with Katy Perry on 'Teenage Dream'

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