In this "It Factor" episode with Hit Songwriter to the stars, Paul Laurence, we start by weighing in on World Hot Topics such as George Floyd's senseless murder on live T.V.,  protests, what it might take to heal our world, why the Social Media Black-out day back fired, and so much more. Later in the show, we're joined by our special guests Paul Laurence, the secret weapon behind R&B legends like Freddie Jackson, Stephanie Mills,  Melisa Morgan and many more! Listen in as Laurence opens up about how he got his big break in the music industry, where he was when he 1st heard his hit record on the radio, why he prefers not to write with other songwriters and the hit song that took him only 5 minutes to write! Find out how he can tell if a song is going to be a hit record, what made him walk away from the music industry for nearly 30 years & how his album made a surprise appearance on the Jimmy Fallon Show! Curl up with your someone special, grab your favorite drink and catch a vibe with your Squeaky Genius Podcast Team, Co-Hosts DeMario & Dawn Nicole McIlwain!