Rami Yacoub is a Swedish music producer, songwriter, and former member of the successful songwriting/production houses Cheiron Studios and Maratone. He extensive list of credits include writing /producing hits for Britney Spears, Nsync, The Backstreet Boys, Nicki MInaj, Jon Bon Jovi, and most recently One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful." On this episode of Musicast, Rami Skypes in from Sweden to talk about his body of work and the art of making the perfect pop song.

One Direction "What Makes You Beautiful"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJO3ROT-A4E
New Music

Gayngs "Gaudy Side of Town"
Gayngs - On the Gaudy Side of ...

A.C Newman "I'm Not Talking"
http://soundcloud.com/firerecords/a-c-newman-im-not-talking

bonus track -> A.C Newman "Miracle Drug"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO4OY_pKKVc

4Jez Doir "Candles"
http://soundcloud.com/jezdior/candles

Drake and Dawn Richards "Where Were You"
http://soundcloud.com/natalskaa/drake-where-were-you-feat-dawn


Music Video: Nsync "Girlfriend"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saxnXiBKEaY