Chad Smith Drumming on Dua Lipa's Hit Song 'Break My Heart'

TLDRChad Smith talks about his experience drumming on Dua Lipa's popular song 'Break My Heart' and the process of collaborating with artists.

Key insights

💥Chad Smith played drums on Dua Lipa's song 'Break My Heart', which has over a billion streams on the internet.

🥁Collaborating with artists like Dua Lipa involves understanding the producer's vision and adding live drums to enhance the song.

🎧Chad Smith emphasizes the importance of serving the artist's vision and being a part of their band during the recording process.

🎵In some cases, Chad Smith adds drums to tracks that already have drum machine elements, adding a disco funk flavor.

🔥Despite not making the final mix, Chad Smith loved adding his touch to the song and appreciates Dua Lipa's inclusion of the gong.

Q&A

How did Chad Smith get involved in drumming on Dua Lipa's song?

Chad Smith's friend Andrew Watt, who was producing the song, invited him to add live drums to it.

What is the process when collaborating with artists like Dua Lipa?

The process involves understanding the artist's vision, adding the appropriate drums, and being a supportive member of their band during the recording.

What kind of drums did Chad Smith add to 'Break My Heart'?

Chad Smith added live drums to the track, enhancing the disco funk flavor of the song.

Did Chad Smith's drumming make the final mix of 'Break My Heart'?

Unfortunately, Chad Smith's drumming did not make the final mix of the song.

What did Chad Smith enjoy about the collaboration with Dua Lipa?

Chad Smith enjoyed adding his touch to the song and appreciated Dua Lipa's inclusion of the gong.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Chad Smith introduces himself as a drummer.

00:10Chad Smith talks about drumming on Dua Lipa's hit song 'Break My Heart'.

00:32Chad Smith explains the process of collaborating with artists and being a part of their band during recording sessions.

01:09Chad Smith talks about adding live drums to tracks that already have drum machine elements.

01:49Chad Smith shares his experience of drumming on 'Break My Heart' and the impact of his contribution.

02:32Chad Smith performs 'Break My Heart' on the drums.

04:01Chad Smith continues to perform 'Break My Heart' on the drums.

05:49Chad Smith discusses additional elements in the song and expresses his appreciation for Dua Lipa's choices.