CAL

Our newest Global Featured Songwriter @calshapiro knows a thing or two about writing hits, check his resume. Swipe to get his best advice for songwriters, the story behind his recent release “Kingdom of Fear,” by @thecamwhitcomb , and his thoughtful reflection on what makes a “dream collaborator.” 💚

2025 what a run Had a number one Had a son LA was fun, but now we’re Nashvilliunnnnnns 🤠🎶

Never in a million years could I have dreamt the year I’ve had. Feeling beyond blessed today. Maybe consider considering me when it comes time for your consideration?

Happy Friday! ★ Introducing your Songwriter of the Month — @calshapiro ! Cal is a songwriter who has mastered the art of turning lived experience into lyrics that cut straight to the heart. Cal has that rare ability to take someone else’s story and make it feel like your own, whether it’s through the confessional honesty of Alex Warren’s songs or the way he threads vulnerability and strength into every line he writes. What makes Cal special isn’t just his pen — it’s his perspective. He writes with empathy, with grit, with humor, and with an ear for melodies that stay with you long after the first listen. His songs don’t just play in the background they sit with you, they remind you of something you thought you’d forgotten, they make you feel seen. That’s why we’re so excited to name him this month’s Songwriter of the Month for And The Writer Is… 🖊️🎶 It’s not just about the songs he’s already put into the world it’s about the ones still to come, and the undeniable impact he’s making on the craft of songwriting, all while being a great dad! Here’s to Cal — a storyteller, a collaborator, and one of the brightest pens in the game. Congratulations, Cal !

Feeling so grateful! New Releases in the last two weeks: 1 Fragile - @thecamwhitcomb . This song, this performance. What a star Written by Cam, Nolan Sipe, @jackrileey and me Produced by - Jack Riley 2 Ordinary - @alexwarren x @lukecombs - Absolutely legendary. Luke and Alex on stage were magic. Them boys can singgggg Written by @magsduvalmusic @adamyaron Alex and me Produced by Adam Yaron 3 Way It Was @twofriends x @quinnxcii Written by @twofriends @quinnxcii @gianstone @jaegreen @zachskelton @boybluetunes and me Produced by two friends 4&5 Clyde Written by @hopedriskill and Me Produced by Hope, but I did most of the work

“You’ll Be Alright, Kid” is officially out. Please enjoy this slideshow of friendship and endless harmonies while I provide a little bit of backstory… December 13, 2023. @alexwarren , @magsduvalmusic , @adamyaron and I sat down together for the first time. That day, we wrote the song “Carry You Home” — and we had no idea what we had just stumbled into. What followed was a stretch of months — nearly a year and a half — filled with songs, stories, laughter, and some of the most honest, beautiful work I’ve ever been a part of. Almost exactly a year from that first day, on December 12, 2024 we wrote “Ordinary.”And by then, nothing about what we were building felt… nope not gonna say it. Alex — beyond being a world-renowned, record-shattering artist — you’re just a great person. You bring your joy, your hurt, your flaws, and your full heart into the room, and that’s what makes this music cut so deep. Thank you for trusting us — for letting us in to help tell your story. And thank you @kouvr for being a guiding light every step of the way. You consistently let us into your home and took care of us like we were your own. Maggie, Abdon, Alex and Kouvette are family now. No exaggeration. My daughter hears the phone ring and knows who it is just by the voice on the other end. And so, You’ll Be Alright, Kid is officially here! This album took us everywhere. Its bones were built somewhere high in the Hollywood Hills. But parts of it live in Nashville. Parts in London. And all of it lives in us Happy release day None of this is even a little bit possible without this incredible team. A big thank you to @brianjsokolik who somehow blends relentless tenacity with humility and loyalty… rare. We did it! @jglick23 and @lpheff my day one brothers. Love you guys! And thank you thank you thank you to @gabzlandman @prkrdj @peteganbarg @blalanis @levinonaprayer @feedmezach @elliotgrange @justinhorowitz @jack.dytrych @isabellakear @annielevinn @_tofu_mom_ @warnerchappellmusic @ryanpress

Ordinary is anything but. Since that December night we wrote this song in the hills of LA, it has always had a life force to it like something that was bigger than us. Today Ordinary is officially #1 in the US and #1 in the world!! I know this is only the first chapter, but I’m overflowing with pride for you, @alexwaarren . To Alex, Maggie and Adam, you’re more than collaborators—you’re family. Grateful doesn’t begin to cover it—I’m just so excited to be on this ride with you- to the moon we go! Thank you to the team @jglick23 @lpheff @brianjsokolik @prkrdj @gabzlandman @justinhorowitz @blalanis @kouvr @levinonaprayer @feedmezach @elliotgrange @annielevinn @brandonidavis @_tofu_mom_ @alexghenea @warnerchappellmusic

Everyone go listen to @thecamwhitcomb and his new song Hundred Mile High. Got to cook on this one and his last single “Medusa” with the dream team @jackrileey @thecamwhitcomb Thank you to the team @iamadamgrossman @gabzlandman @levinonaprayer @jglick23 @lpheff

Meet Vinny and listen to his first track “Hi, I’m Vinny”! It was an absolute blast making this one. 🦖🔥 Check it out on YouTube now!

Still can’t believe this is real!! What an honor it was to get to work on the new @linkinpark album “FROM ZERO” Thank you to @m_shinoda for bringing me in on this. Watching this guy work is a master class in true artistry. @emilyarmstrong @mrjoehahn @phoenixlp @colinbrittain @braddelson you really created something timeless here, WHAT AN ALBUM!! Thank you to my team @lpheff @jglick23 @gabzlandman

When emotions are as big as a T. rex, it’s time to Smile & Roar! 🦖✨ Our new song teaches kids the perfect 2-step way to manage those mighty feelings. 😤🎶 Listen now in our bio!

The D.I.N.O. era is officially upon us! Believe it or not, the journey to Fossil Ridge Elementary School has been years in the making and I’m so proud of the universe we’ve built! Thank you to the team @jglick23 @lpheff @mattpcolwell @tstewwwww @tarreyn @kleinforlife — please go follow @weare_dino where you’ll find our first release, and there’s so much more coming! After having a kid of my own and being exposed to the existing music/content options, the need for D.I.N.O became even more apparent. The question we tried to answer; why can’t kids music be educational and fun for not only kids, but for parents as well? This first EP shares positive messages while simultaneously being full of bangers from Dance to Hip Hop— wait til you hear Vinny the Velociraptor’s rap song! I’m just so excited to be able to finally share this project with you. The learning curve has been STEEP. Between show bibles, voice actors and animation there was a lot to learn. But we’re so lucky that we were able to partner with @platoonkids for this release as they have been so helpful. Someday I’ll have to show you the behind-the-scenes of me being insane and voicing every one of these characters, but it didn’t truly come to life until our incredible voice acting cast came on board. Thank you to @beccameans (Jill the pterodactyl) @mnysmusic (Phil the pterodactyl) @chillranda (Tina the triceratops) @teddybearr13 (our teacher ms. Meg the megalosaurs) @flopster_mcgee (the Velociraptor) @iamolivianoelle (Doris the brachiosaurus) and @sauslanderr for helping me on the production side as well. And thank you to @brad.smalling for your pristine mixes! To everyone who helped bring this project to life, we couldn’t have done it without you! D.I.N.O. is a kid’s project, but we hope you’ll learn something too. After all, Discovery Is Never Over 🦖🦕🦖🦕