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With No. 1 hit, once-ousted producer Dr. Luke marks comeback

by AP Music Writer
| May 16, 2020 12:06 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — In 2013, songmaster Dr. Luke had logged his 16th No. 1 with Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse,” solidifying his place as pop music’s reigning prince of hits, a throne that could only be challenged by one another person — his mentor Max Martin. He seemed unstoppable.

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