Industry Jun 22, 2026
Producer Desmond Child Details Making First All-Digital Number One Single
“It was like, you know, Thomas Edison or something," says Desmond Child. "We made it all the way to number one in a completely digitised format”
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MusicRadar
Producer Desmond Child described the creation of the first all-digital number one single, Ricky Martin's "Livin' La Vida Loca," as a groundbreaking achievement comparable to Thomas Edison's innovations. The production process, which Child referred to as "Slow Tools," was marked by significant technological challenges, including frequent breakdowns.
Despite the difficulties, the team successfully produced a number one hit using a completely digitized format. This milestone highlighted the potential of digital technology in music production. Originally reported by MusicRadar.