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# What Are The Essential Features Of A Hit Record?
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/what-are-the-essential-features-of-a-hit-record/
- Published: 2012-10-31T10:47:00.000Z
- Updated: 2012-10-31T10:47:00.000Z
- Description: What does it take to make a hit record? I’m sure most people want to know the answer to this. There are no hard and fast rules since every song. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/10/what-are-the-essential-features-of-a-hit-record.html]
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- Tags: Music Think Tank, hit record, hit song, Marcel Williams, Natalie Cheng, songs, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:49

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What  
does it take to make a [hit record](https://www.hypebot.com/the-shattered-hit-record-model/)? I’m sure most people want to know  
the answer to this. There are no hard and fast rules since every song is  
different, but **Marcel Williams** identifies a few factors that many hit  
records share. Most hit songs have a well produced track and strong  
vocals. Check out more features of a hit record on [Music Think Tank](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/what-are-the-essential-features-of-a-hit-record.html?ref=hypebot.com).

“Starting with the obvious, a hit record must be a great song. Above all the **melody** must be **strong**, as this is what a listener focuses on and this should be accompanied by some great lyrics and a good groove.” ([Read On](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/what-are-the-essential-features-of-a-hit-record.html?ref=hypebot.com))