Makeba Riddick-Woods on Breaking into the Songwriting Business (Berklee Intervals)

In the decade since the release of Rihanna's hit album Rated R, producer and songwriter Makeba Riddick-Woods has gone on to win six Grammy Awards and collaborate with industry icons like Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez. Here, she shares stories about breaking into the industry and the importance of understanding the music business.

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Production credits:
Directed by: Audrey H.
Assistant Director: Padriac Farma
Interviewers: Lesley O'Connell and Bryan Parys
Editor: Jeannie Greeley
Assistant Editor: Regina Crisosto-Jequier
Graphics: Zak Bashir-Hill
Audio editing: Isak Kotecki
Images courtesy of Makeba Riddick-Woods

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