Benny Blanco's Journey From Recording Music in His Bedroom to A-List Music Collaborations

Today, Jay sits down with Benny Blanco. Benny has made an indelible mark on the music industry, contributing to millions of album sales worldwide. He's worked with stellar artists like Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, and Katy Perry. As a solo artist, his albums “Friends Keep Secrets“ and its sequel have amassed over 11 billion streams. Benny talks about how he got his start and stayed positive and motivated despite facing challenges. We also take a peek into his life outside music, he opens up about his relationships, his passion for cooking, and more! In this interview, we discuss: 00:00 Intro 03:43 What’s the First Creative Thing You Put Together? 06:15 I Never Cared About Failure 10:33 Developing Amnesia to Failure 14:22 How Did You Meet Your Mentor? 18:10 “The Boy I Mentored” 23:42 How Do You Show Up After a Rejection? 26:51 Love Can Be Felt Through Music 29:56 What Do You Do When You Wake Up? 32:02 Why Do You Struggle with Meditation? 33:28