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Childish Gambino producer Ludwig Göransson on creating the biggest song of the year

Göransson is the man behind the massive hit This Is America, which made history this past weekend when it became the first rap song to win song of the year at the Grammys.
Ludwig Göransson, winner of record of the year and song of the year for This is America, poses in the press room during the 61st Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Feb. 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

Childish Gambino's massive hit This Is America made history this past weekend when it became the first rap song to win song of the year and record of the year at the Grammys. The prize was accepted on stage by Ludwig Göransson, Childish Gambino's close collaborator and producer as well as a hugely successful film composer.

On Sunday, Göransson also took home a Grammy for his work scoring Black Panther and he's nominated for best original score at the Oscars this month.

He joined Tom Power from Los Angeles to talk about his most recent Grammy win and what drives his success. ​

Produced by Beza Seife

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