Max Martin is the mastermind behind some of pop's greatest hits. Here are songs you may not know he wrote.

Max Martin.Michael Tran/FilmMagic/Getty ImagesMax Martin, a Swedish producer and songwriter, is the mastermind behind numerous mega-hit pop songs.He's won five Grammys for songs including "Since U Been Gone" and "Can't Stop The Feeling."Taylor Swift worked with Martin on her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl."Max Martin was once a mysterious force behind the world's biggest pop music hits.Martin, whose real name is Karl Martin Sandberg, has been writing and producing songs since the '90s, but music fans now recognize his name as a standard part of the pop zeitgeist.Some of his biggest hits almost wound up in the hands of other stars — TLC was offered "...Baby One More Time" before Britney Spears. But no matter which pop artist ends up taking on the track, Martin's work has a huge success rate, with a total of five Grammy awards from 25 nominations.Taylor Swift enlisted the help of Martin and Karl "Shellback" Schuster for her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl." They previously collaborated on her mega-hits such as "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," "Shake It Off," "Blank Space," and "Delicate."Keep reading for a look at the biggest pop songs written, cowritten, and produced by Max Martin."Tearin' Up My Heart" — *NSYNCThe members of *NSYNC.Bob Berg/Getty Images"Tearin' Up My Heart" was written by Max Martin and Kristian Lundin. Lundin produced the track."It's Gonna Be Me" — *NSYNC*NSYNC.Franziska Krug/Getty Images"It's Gonna Be Me" was written by Max Martin, Andreas Carlsson, and Rami Yacoub, and produced by Yacoub."I Want It That Way" — Backstreet BoysThe Backstreet Boys performing during the 1999 MTV Music Video Awards held at the Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center in New York City on September 9, 1999.Frank Micelotta Archive/Getty Images"I Want It That Way" was written by Max Martin and Andreas Carlsson. Martin and Kristian Lundin produced the track, which was nominated for song and record of the year at the 42nd Grammy Awards."Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" — Backstreet BoysBackstreet Boys during 1999 MTV Music Awards Party at Lincoln Center in New York City, New York, United States.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc/Getty ImagesMax Martin and Denniz Pop wrote and produced the song."...Baby One More Time" — Britney Spears370586 02: Teen pop sensation, Britney Spears performing at the Universal Ampitheater for her "Baby One More Time" tour in Universal City, CA, July 31, 1999 Photo by Brenda Chase/Online USA, Inc.Brenda Chase/Getty ImagesMax Martin was the sole writer of "…Baby One More Time." He produced the song with Rami Yacoub."Oops!... I Did It Again" — Britney SpearsBritney Spears during Britney Spears performance on the Today Show. Britney's new album "Oops... I Did It Again" has reached five times platinum in six weeks in the charts. Britney's Today Show appearence brought the largest audience ever to date, to see the supestar live. at Today Show in New York City, New York, United States.KMazur/WireImage/Getty ImagesBoth Max Martin and Rami Yacoub wrote and produced "Oops… I Did It Again.""That's the Way It Is" — Celine DionSHERBROOKE, CANADA - DECEMBER 7: Celine Dion performs 07 December at the Molson Centre in Montreal, Canada. Dion will perfom seven concerts in her hometown.ROBERT LABERGE/AFP via Getty Images"That's the Way It Is" was written by Max Martin, Andreas Carlsson, and Kristian Lundin. Martin and Lundin produced the song."Since U Been Gone" — Kelly ClarksonKelly Clarkson, winner for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Since U Been Gone" and Best Pop Vocal Album for "Breakaway."Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc"Since U Been Gone" was written by Max Martin (credited as Martin Sandberg) and Łukasz Gottwald.The track won best female pop vocal performance, and Clarkson's album, "Breakaway," won best pop vocal album."I Kissed A Girl" — Katy PerryTORONTO, ON - JUNE 20: Singer Katy Perry performs at the 21st Annual MuchMusic Video Awards at the MuchMusic HQ on June 20, 2010 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Arthur Mola/WireImage)Arthur Mola/WireImage/Getty Images"I Kissed A Girl" was written by Cathy Dennis, Max Martin, Łukasz Gottwald, and Katy Perry. Dr. Luke produced the song."Teenage Dream" — Katy PerryBERLIN - SEPTEMBER 05: Singer Katy Perry performs at the 'Telekom Music Moments presents Katy Perry' at the Postbahnhof on September 5, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. During the exclusive launch of her new album 'Teenage Dream' she performs songs in front of about 1,000 people.Florian Seefried/Getty Images for Deutsche Telekom"Teenage Dream" was written by Benny Blanco (credited as Benjamin Levin), Bonnie McKee, Max Martin, Łukasz Gottwald, and Katy Perry. Dr. Luke and Blanco produced the track.Perry's album "Teenage Dream" was nominated for album of the year."So What" — P!nkPHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 13: (Exclusive Coverage) P!nk performs during "The Truth About Love" tour opener at US Airways Center on February 13, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona.Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty ImagesMax Martin, P!nk, and Shellback wrote "So What." Martin also produced the track."We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" — Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift.Adam Taylor/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty ImagesMax Martin, Shellback, and Taylor Swift wrote "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together." The song was produced by Shellback and Martin and Grammy-nominated for record of the year."Shake It Off" — Taylor SwiftNEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Taylor Swift performs during her 1989 Secret Session with iHeartRadio on October 27, 2014 in New York City.Kevin Mazur/TAS/Getty Images for TAS"Shake It Off" was written by Max Martin, Shellback, and Taylor Swift. Shellback and Martin produced the song.Martin was one of the main collaborators on Swift's "1989" album that won Grammy awards for best pop vocal album and album of the year."Problem" — Ariana Grande ft. Iggy AzaleaIggy Azalea and Ariana Grande.Kevin Mazur/Billboard Awards 2014/WireImage/Getty Images"Problem" was written by Ariana Grande, ILYA, Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, and Iggy Azalea. Martin, ILYA, and Shellback produced the song."Can't Feel My Face" — The WeekndLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 15: Musician The Weeknd, winner of the awards for Best R&B Performance for "Can't Feel My Face" and Best Urban Contemporary album for "Beauty Behind the Madness," poses in the press room during The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for NARAS"Can't Feel My Face" was written by Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, The Weeknd (credited as Abel Tesfaye), Ali Payami, and Peter Svensson. Payami and Martin produced the song, which was nominated for record of the year at the 58th Grammy Awards."Can't Stop The Feeling" — Justin TimberlakeSTOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - MAY 14: Justin Timberlake performs his new single "Can't Stop The Feeling" at the Ericsson Globe on May 14, 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden.Michael Campanella/WireImage/Getty ImagesMax Martin, Justin Timberlake, and Shellback wrote and produced "Can't Stop The Feeling." The song won a Grammy for best song written for visual media."DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love" (feat. Pitbull) — UsherUsher performs during Wild 94.9's Wild Jam 2010 at HP Pavilion on May 13, 2010 in San Jose, California.Tim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesMax Martin, Savan Kotecha, Armando Perez, and Shellback wrote "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love." It was produced by Martin and Shellback."It's My Life" — Bon JoviJon Bon Jovi performs It's My Life/Have a Nice DayJeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc/Getty ImagesMax Martin, Jon Bon Jovi, and Richie Sambora wrote "It's My Life." It was produced by Bon Jovi, Sambora, and Luke Ebbin."Dynamite" — Taio CruzCARLISLE, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Taio Cruz performs on day two of Radio 1's Big Weekend at Carlisle Airport on May 15, 2011 in Carlisle, England.Andy Sheppard/WireImage/Getty ImagesBenny Blanco (credited as Benjamin Levin), Max Martin, Łukasz Gottwald, Bonnie McKee, and Taio Cruz wrote "Dynamite." It was produced by Gottwald and Blanco."Beauty And A Beat" — Justin Bieber and Nicki MinajLOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: (L-R) Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj and singer Justin Bieber perform onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.Kevin Mazur/AMA2012/WireImage/Getty Images"Beauty And A Beat" was written by Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Anton Zaslavski, and Onika Maraj. It was produced by Max Martin, Zedd, and Kuk Harrell."Hands To Myself'" — Selena GomezLOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Singer Selena Gomez performs onstage during the 2015 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.Kevin Winter/Getty Images"Hands To Myself" was written by Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, Max Martin, Mattias Larsson, Robin Fredriksson, and Selena Gomez. Mattman & Robin produced the track."What The Hell" — Avril LavigneVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - MAY 24: Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne performs onstage during her Bite Me Tour at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre on May 24, 2022 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.Andrew Chin/Getty Images"What The Hell" was written by Max Martin, Avril Lavigne, and Shellback. Martin and Shellback also produced the song.Read the original article on Business Insider

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