From Starmaker to Celebrity

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Music producers once were studio wizards who stayed behind the scenes. Now, producers like Kanye West and Timbaland are performers as well as hitmakers. Today, a look at the changing role of the producer in pop music. And, a conversation with producer Mark Ronson about his new solo album, "Version." Plus: the Finnish folk singer Sinikka Langeland performs live in our studio.

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