producer – n. someone who supervises the recording (or production) of a performer's music.

contract – n. a legal agreement between people and businesses to produce work for pay

hit – n. something that is very successful, like a song, movie or book

slang – n. words and expressions that are considered informal in speech

gutted – adj. sad or depressed

obituary – n. a report in a newspaper about the life of someone who has died recently