She’s not just our cohost—she’s a creative and intellectual force. In this episode, we sit down with Whitney Phillips to explore how grit and tenacity turned a series of bold leaps of faith into a career paved with platinum. From waiting tables to Lil Wayne, to accidentally hanging up on Christina Aguilera’s manager as an intern before earning her first Grammy nomination alongside the icon herself, Whitney’s story is one of resilience and relentless drive. Whether it was being the odd man out at an A-list writing camp and coming out the other side with a Celine Dion placement—or flipping quarantine on its head by scoring her first #1 record entirely over Zoom—she proves that every stripe of hers was earned, not given. Truly a woman who paved her own path, Whitney is a testament to how far you can go if you have the courage to keep going.
From Atlanta to LA, and from pop to country, JHart is a man of many territories, genres, and even accents. In this episode, we Postmate some good old Chipotle and talk about his early days working with TLC’s T-Boz, the hustle of cold-emailing his way into a pub deal, and the leap of faith that brought him to LA. He spills on battling imposter syndrome after his first big cut with Justin Bieber, why personal growth is the secret weapon for real success, and how he went from pop hooks to a country #1 with Keith Urban. Whatever the genre, build this writer a box and he’ll break it… all while dressed to the nines.
Tommy Brown—aka TBHits—has always been that guy. From beat making in the cafeteria to producing chart-toppers for Ariana Grande, he’s the man in every room for a reason. He breaks down his transition from songwriter to executive, the importance of visibility, and what it really takes to curate a cultural moment. When you move like Tommy, there’s only one motto that makes sense: Always up, never down—spread the money all around.
From singing at the Apollo to her dad filming her every move, she’s been a star since day one. She talks girl group lessons, learning to ditch ego for teamwork, and earning her spot in rooms full of men—once skipping the club to pen a killer verse that changed everything. With a voice as strong as her opinions and a goddess glow to match, Sevyn proves she doesn’t just shine—she leads the way.
From church to SoFi stadium... in this episode we talk about anxieties around Hitmakers , how to find the perfect melody, and what kind of cowriter thrives best with this outer worldly duo . Speaking of, wait til you hear the cosmic meaning behind their name, and the alias that didn’t quite make the cut .
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Get to know the humans behind the hits!
Step inside the world of Hitmakers, the Netflix series where songwriting takes center stage. This podcast brings you candid, one-on-one conversations with the artists, producers, and creatives who shaped the music—plus unfiltered stories from behind the scenes, including what you didn’t see (or hear) on screen.
