Meditative Story To visualize ... and then make it so, by Larry Jackson
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Aug 13, 2019 In a tiny studio, Larry Jackson struggles to make hits with new artist Jennifer Hudson. They reflect on the dedication and creativity behind great music. Larry goes on a year and a half search for the right sound for Jennifer's album. The concept of manifesting qualities through meditation is discussed. The speaker expresses gratitude and acknowledges the team.
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Tampa Studio Pressure Before The Breakthrough
- Larry describes a cramped Tampa studio session with Jennifer Hudson and her Pomeranian named Grammy while under intense pressure to produce a hit single.
- That small moment captured the weight of expectation and the creative struggle before the breakthrough with their first single.
Finding 'Spotlight' In A London Hotel
- While jet-lagged in London, Larry listened to a demo for 'Spotlight' and immediately knew it was the missing first single for Jennifer's album.
- The song later became a number-one R&B single, validating his intuition and ending a long creative slog.
Grammy Night Realization
- At the 2009 Grammys, Jennifer Hudson won Best R&B album and Larry experienced the moment as both celebratory and deeply personal.
- He recalls thinking of Grammy the Pomeranian and recognizing the significance of the achievement for his career.