Today’s guest is the mastermind behind some of the most captivating sounds in modern R&B and pop. With an ear for creating melodies that feel as intimate as they do expansive, he’s responsible for shaping hits that make you feel everything from joy to heartbreak. Whether he's behind the boards or penning the perfect lyrics, his ability to blend vulnerability with irresistible hooks has made him a go-to collaborator for some of the biggest names in music. From soulful ballads to undeniable bangers, his tracks are the ones that never leave your head—and always leave you wanting more.&nbsp;And the producer and songwriter is...Dernst "D'Mile" Emile II!00:00 - Cold Open: Gaga, Bruno & a Midnight Session&nbsp;00:28 - Intro: Welcome to And The Writer Is &nbsp;01:22 - How D’Mile Got His Name &nbsp;05:10 - Growing Up with Jazz, Gospel & Biggie &nbsp;10:30 - Producing His First Song at Age 6 &nbsp;12:15 - Almost Signed to Universal at 19 &nbsp;16:45 - Rodney Jerkins & Darkchild Studio Era &nbsp;21:05 - 9 Creatives in a 3-Bedroom Apartment &nbsp;25:30 - Inspiration vs. Competition in the Come-Up &nbsp;27:20 - D’Mile Nearly Quit Music in 2017 &nbsp;34:17 - The Comeback: Lucky Daye & Victoria Monét &nbsp;38:16 - How Silk Sonic Started from One Song &nbsp;46:44 - Making “Leave the Door Open” &nbsp;50:18 - “Die With A Smile” feat. Gaga & Bruno &nbsp;51:58 - Producing the Artist’s Soul &nbsp;59:00 - Copy-Paste Industry vs. Timeless Records &nbsp;01:01:08 - Final Thoughts: Doing It His Way<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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