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Why Would I Do That to Jennifer Lopez? | The Mistakes Series

Music producer Irv Gotti, known for hits with Jay-Z, Ja Rule, and Ashanti, was brought in by Sony to craft a big record for Jennifer Lopez. He delivered, creating a major hit. But then he made a mistake that would derail his career. Malcolm Gladwell examines the events and consequences of that single error, exploring the nature of professional missteps.

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Highlights

Irv Gotti's Hitmaking Track Record
Irv Gotti was already a major producer for Jay-Z, Ja Rule, and Ashanti before Sony approached him.
The Jennifer Lopez Project
Sony Music tapped Gotti to make a record with Jennifer Lopez, and he successfully delivered a big hit.
The Career-Altering Mistake
After the triumph, Gotti made a mistake that he describes as the biggest of his career, and the episode explores what went wrong.
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