Do music producers have to write their own songs?

Making music is not a two-step process. You can't write the lyrics and then create a beat for it or the other way around. Kendrick probably has a vague sketch of his lyrics before the beat, but it changes drastically during the process. read more

If the band or the singers aren't getting their parts right, a music producer must get involved. It can be the producer's job to help the singers get their parts right or to make sure the engineer has placed the microphones the right distance from a guitar amplifier. Good music producers understand every aspect of studio production. read more