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Grammy-winning producer Mark Ronson opens up about bridging wildly different sounds—from the raucous garage rock of Black Lips’ Arabia Mountain, the mainstream pop of the Barbie Soundtrack, the polished funk of Bruno Mars to the soulful brilliance of Amy Winehouse. He shares stories of late-night inspiration, a near-disastrous sushi experience, and how understanding an artist’s vision matters more than chasing hits. Ronson explains how his love of every genre—from George Clinton’s funk to the retro pop of the Shangri-La’s—informs his process and why he’s drawn to musicians who defy expectations, including Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme. Dive into the creative mindset that fuels some of modern music’s most unforgettable records.

00:00 Garage Rock Meets Pop: The Arabia Mountain story
00:30 Loving Every Genre—From Bruno Mars to George Clinton
00:59 Wild Black Lips Session & a Sushi Mishap
01:27 Why Mark Refuses to Stay in One Lane
01:55 Producer’s Skillset: Understanding the Artist’s Vision
02:25 Creating “Back to Black” with Amy Winehouse
02:52 Channeling the Shangri-La’s & Finding Inspiration
03:20 Why Black Lips Wanted Ronson’s 60s-Style Production
03:44 Working with Josh Homme & Defying Expectations

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The Plug w/ Justin Jay is a bi-monthly arts and culture podcast featuring unfiltered, long-form interviews with the artists, entertainers, and innovators shaping today’s world. Each episode explores career challenges, inspirations, and the stories behind music, sports, design, and politics.

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