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14th September 2024The Music of Multi Genre Producer TroyBoi
16th September 2024Meghan Trainor first made waves with her 2014 body-positive hit “All About That Bass.” Since then, Meghan Trainor has become known for her unique blend of pop, R&B and doo-wop music.
She began honing her songwriting talents by attending regional songwriting conventions as a teen, eventually signing with Nashville-based Big Yellow Dog Music at 18 and writing songs for Rascal Flatts and Disney star Sabrina Carpenter among other artists.
Born on December 22, 1993 in Nantucket, Massachusetts
Trainor began writing songs at age 11, using GarageBand on her MacBook to record them. Encouraged by her father to explore various genres of music, Trainor became adept in writing her first original tune at age 11.
She released her self-titled debut album in 2009 and received significant airplay on local radio stations. Later, she went on tour with I’ll Sing With You and Only 17 and signed a publishing deal with Big Yellow Dog Music – writing songs for other artists along the way.
Raised in New York City
Meghan Trainor began writing songs at age 11 and quickly started producing them on her computer. By age 14, Meghan was writing for artists such as Rascal Flatts and Disney star Sabrina Carpenter, eventually signing a songwriting deal that led her to songwriting contracts with both.
Trainor met producer Kevin Kadish through Wallace and another mutual acquaintance; the two found they shared a passion for retro-style music and began working together. However, Trainor quickly found herself frustrated by having to travel from Nantucket Island all the way to Los Angeles for songwriting sessions.
Signed with Epic Records
At 18 Trainor signed a publishing deal with Nashville’s Big Yellow Dog Music, penning songs for artists including Rascal Flatts and Sabrina Carpenter. She attended regional songwriting conventions as she further pursued her goal. It was here where the foundation for Trainor’s dreams took form.
Her music fuses elements of pop, R&B, doo wop and blue-eyed soul; her lyrics explore 21st-century womanhood with themes related to body image and personal empowerment.
Released her debut single “All About That Bass” in 2014
Meghan Trainor shot to fame with the release of her debut single “All About That Bass,” an upbeat pop tune featuring elements of R&B, doo-wop and blue-eyed soul.
This song quickly became an international smash hit, topping charts in over 58 countries worldwide and helping break a record by leading all female artists into Billboard Hot 100 top five for the first time ever!
Released her debut EP “Title” in 2015
Trainor’s 2015 EP Title features a blend of R&B, pop, doo-wop and blue-eyed soul influences penned and produced by Nashville songwriter Kevin Kadish – she featured all tracks from this EP on both concert tours “That Bass Tour” and MTrain Tour in 2015.
Trainor’s album showcases her girl-next-door persona, post-millennial attitude and musical talent; however, its lyrics are both repetitive and juvenile.
Released her debut full-length album “Title” in 2015
Meghan Trainor made history when she released her full-length studio debut album Title in 2015. With success of “All About That Bass” at number one on Billboard charts, Trainor officially made the transition into major label studio albums with Title.
It features doo-wop, pop, blue-eyed soul and R&B music and its lyrics reflect Trainor’s feelings of insecurity about her own body image.
Trainor’s album proved a smash hit, earning her her first number one hit and earning certifications both domestically and abroad.
Released her second single “Lips Are Movin” in 2014
After the success of All About That Bass, Meghan Trainor released her sophomore single “Lips Are Movin.” This doo-wop track quickly reached top 10 status across three territories – United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.
According to Kevin Kadish, Trainor’s co-writer and collaborator on this song, it was written as an expression of her frustrations with her record label but it could also be about someone.
Released her third single “Dear Future Husband” in 2015
Trainor’s third single, “Dear Future Husband,” topped the US charts and is an upbeat tune about courtship and marriage.
Meghan Trainor proves her ability to craft catchy songs with relatable lyrics with this impressive single. Bringing old-school flair and rapping about wanting her partner to treat her properly, this track deserves another listen. It is truly impressive!
Released her fourth single “Made You Look” in 2022
Trainor’s music transcends genre boundaries, blending elements of pop, R&B, doo-wop and blue-eyed soul into her songs. Her lyrics promote self-acceptance and body positivity – qualities she is known for as an artist.
Her fourth full-length album Takin’ It Back takes us through her journey of marriage, motherhood and reaching new levels of confidence. This record features her popular certified platinum hit “Made You Look”.
Released her fifth single “Timeless” in 2022
Timeless features bouncing horns and cheeky lyrics reminiscent of Trainor’s style; however, this album feels more like a half step than a full leap, as certain tracks seamlessly align with her old sound while others give listeners whiplash.
Meghan Trainor has since gone on to receive multiple awards, appearing on talent shows The Four and The Voice UK as well as being named coach for Australian Idol.
