NOW WHAT?
We have no fucking idea.
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
WHO'S BUYING THE DRINKS?
That's what we'd like to know.
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UMPG is enjoying a banner week, with writers on seven of the Top 10 singles, including Halsey on #1 smash “Closer” (Disruptor/Columbia) by The Chainsmokers. Meanwhile, Team Jody’s Justin Bieber co-wrote and sings on DJ Snake’s “Let Me Love You” (Interscope/Def Jam) and Major Lazer’s “Cold Water” (Mad Decent); Philip Lawrence contributed to Bruno Mars’ new “24k Magic” (WMG); Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj co-penned “Side to Side” (Republic); they’ve got all of Maroon 5, whose “Don’t Wanna Know” (Mosley/Interscope) blew up out of the gate, and Shawn Mendes, whose “Treat You Better” (Island) is showing mondo stamina. You'll note the star acts listed above were inked by and/or under Gerson, seen here with Bieber; to celebrate, the pubco chief suggested a row of tequila shots, but Justin recommended a nice cup of chamomile tea.