Can the same brain that decodes Steely Dan's production secrets survive the world's most brutal hot sauces? Charlie Puth breaks down the intricate 'yacht rock' chord structures and the 'dry drum' sounds that paved the way for hip-hop, all while battling the crippling heat of the Wings of Death. From his Jersey hustle to collaborating with legends, he reveals why the perfect pop hook is a dangerous tightrope walk between catchiness and pure annoyance.