Benny Blancos 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 Whats 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