Industry Jun 23, 2026
Producer Recounts Challenges of Creating 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
The producer behind Ricky Martin's "Livin' La Vida Loca" discussed the technological hurdles faced during its creation. He described the recording process, which utilized an all-digital format, as a significant achievement akin to Thomas Edison's innovations. The song ultimately reached number one. Originally reported by MusicRadar.