""I write down a manifesto that I want to accomplish. When you put pen to paper, it always seems to happen.""
""I knew I wanted to make a song that was so yacht rock in 2026. So how am I going to make that and not put the guys who invented the genre on the song with me?""
""I really wanted them. I went as far as showing them examples of what kind of song we could write and how I would record them.""
""It became musically casual and easy, to the point where Mike would be like, 'Hey, I'm, like, 20 minutes early. You wanna go get a coffee?'""
Charlie Puth uses music as a manifestation tool, writing a manifesto for his goals. His fourth album, Whatever's Clever!, features the yacht rock song "Love in Exile" with Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins. Puth reached out to them personally, showcasing his vision for the song. The collaboration was casual, with the artists living nearby and developing a friendship. The recording took place in Puth's modest home studio, emphasizing a relaxed and creative environment.
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