When you are writing in the studio, it's like the people who are in the studio with you are a dysfunctional family," he said. "You are basically like a therapist. It's psychology."
His colleagues say one of his studio tools is a wicked, self-deprecating sense of humor, which he uses to break tension. "He's so funny, it's crazy," the rapper Spank Rock said.
Working with Dr. Luke taught Mr. Blanco about song structure and dynamics, about creating rising drama and moments of respite from that drama.
Over the last two years, he has started collaborating more with the Swedish songwriters Shellback and Max Martin and, more recently, with Bruno Mars. He relishes the role of newcomer.
Mr. Blanco said: "I want to be that new guy that no one wants to work with."
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