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• Why Andy Grammer Kept Singing on the Streets… Even When No One Listened

  Andy Grammer: From Street Performer to Chart-Topping Star In this episode of Behind The Wall, I sit down with the incredibly inspiring Andy Grammer - an artist known for massive hits like “Honey, I’m Good” and “Keep Your Head Up,” but whose story goes so much deeper than the charts.Before selling out arenas and racking up billions of streams, Andy spent four years singing on the streets, performing for anyone who would listen. No label. No fame. Just a dream and a guitar. In this conversation, Andy opens up about that journey - what it took to keep going when nobody was cared, and how he stayed rooted in optimism even when success felt impossible.🎵 In this episode, we dive into:His early days as a street performer and how it shaped himThe story behind his first breakout hitHow he defines success today vs. when he startedHis perspective on creativity, perseverance, and staying groundedWhat it really takes to build a career in music from the ground upAndy’s story is a reminder that greatness doesn’t come from luck - it comes from heart, hustle, and staying true to your purpose. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or someone chasing a dream of your own, this conversation is for you.🧡 Thank you Andy for going Behind The Wall with us and sharing your truth. This is one of the most important interviews I've ever released for artists out there. It's a great reminder that our journeys are all different and it may bring us on roads we never thought we'd ever travel.

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• Benny Blanco Breaks Down The Original Demos of His Biggest Hits

  benny blanco returns!!!!This is hands down my favorite interview I’ve done so far! After the last episode with Benny, you all loved it so much that Benny himself reached out to me with an idea, what if we sat down and went over his actual demos of some of the biggest songs in the world? So that’s exactly what we did.For the first time ever, Benny takes us inside the process of making hit records, breaking down the original demos of his most iconic songs. But this episode isn’t just about the music—it’s about what it really takes to create, push through self-doubt, and make something that connects with people.💡 This conversation is for YOU if:🔥 You’re an artist, songwriter, or producer trying to make it🔥 You want to see how hit songs are really made from the ground up🔥 You’ve ever doubted yourself creatively and needed inspiration🔥 You love music and want to understand it on a deeper levelBenny shares the raw, unfiltered first versions of songs that would go on to become global hits. But what hit me most wasn’t just the music—it was his mindset. His belief in creativity, collaboration, and the idea that sometimes, the best songs take years to find their moment. I was pretty much speechless throughout this whole interview. This episode will change the way you see music forever; I know it changed me. Benny, thank you for this. Thank you for sharing your journey, your process, and for trusting me with this conversation. So grateful to go Behind The Wall with you once again. Excited for your new album with Selena coming soon too!!!! And thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey and helped bring this episode to life. 🙏 Thank you to all the people who made, sang, and created these songs and thank you to Benny and his team for sharing the original demos. I truly believe this will inspire the next generation of music creatives and like Benny said, we can't wait to see what those creatives make. If you're an artist or creative who is always on the go, check out Nomatic and get 20% off your first purchase at nomatic.com/wall⬇️ More of Benny:📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqrBKQHQVEvD2Q9FP0DCP2g📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbennyblanco/?hl=en📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbennyblanco?lang=en⬇️ More of Daniel:📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanielsWall 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwall/?hl=en 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danielswall?lang=enFirst interview with Benny: https://youtu.be/4Vh_DgaHySc?si=Ltiui-zwTkuUm6tp

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• How Benny Blanco Made The Biggest Songs in The World

  benny blanco returns!!!! This is hands down my favorite interview I’ve done so far! After the last episode with Benny, you all loved it so much that Benny himself reached out to me with an idea, what if we sat down and went over his actual demos of some of the biggest songs in the world? So that’s exactly what we did.For the first time ever, Benny takes us inside the process of making hit records, breaking down the original demos of his most iconic songs. But this episode isn’t just about the music—it’s about what it really takes to create, push through self-doubt, and make something that connects with people.💡 This conversation is for YOU if:🔥 You’re an artist, songwriter, or producer trying to make it🔥 You want to see how hit songs are really made from the ground up🔥 You’ve ever doubted yourself creatively and needed inspiration🔥 You love music and want to understand it on a deeper levelBenny shares the raw, unfiltered first versions of songs that would go on to become global hits. But what hit me most wasn’t just the music—it was his mindset. His belief in creativity, collaboration, and the idea that sometimes, the best songs take years to find their moment. I was pretty much speechless throughout this whole interview. This episode will change the way you see music forever; I know it changed me. Benny, thank you for this. Thank you for sharing your journey, your process, and for trusting me with this conversation. So grateful to go Behind The Wall with you once again. Excited for your new album with Selena coming soon too!!!! And thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey and helped bring this episode to life. 🙏 Thank you to all the people who made, sang, and created these songs and thank you to Benny and his team for sharing the original demos. I truly believe this will inspire the next generation of music creatives and like Benny said, we can't wait to see what those creatives make. If you're an artist or creative who is always on the go, check out Nomatic and get 20% off your first purchase at nomatic.com/wall⬇️ More of Benny:📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqrBKQHQVEvD2Q9FP0DCP2g📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbennyblanco/?hl=en📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbennyblanco?lang=en⬇️ More of Daniel:📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanielsWall 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwall/?hl=en 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danielswall?lang=en

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• How Pokémon Accidentally Made the Biggest Theme Song Ever (Jason Paige interview)

  In this episode of Behind The Wall, I sat down with Jason Paige, the legendary singer behind the original Pokémon theme song—one of the most recognizable and beloved theme songs in history. But what most people don’t know is that Jason’s story isn’t just about talent—it’s about being in the right place at the right time and seizing the moment that would change everything. Jason has worked with Michael Jackson, Aerosmith, and sung some of the most famous jingles ever, but before that, he was hustling to get his voice heard—literally. He made fake jingle tapes and delivered them to ad agencies, hoping to land work as a singer. He had no idea that years later, he’d be handed a last-minute studio gig to sing the theme for a brand-new cartoon called “Pokémon”. And that gig? It made history. That one recording session became the soundtrack of a generation. What started as another job became a song that billions of people around the world can sing from memory.In this conversation, we dive into: 🎤 The full, never-before-heard story of how the Pokémon theme song was made 🎤 How Jason randomly got the call to sing it—and how it was almost very different 🎤 The moment he realized the song had become a global phenomenon 🎤 His experience working with Michael Jackson & Aerosmith 🎤 How his voice has secretly shaped pop culture for decades Jason Paige is living proof that sometimes, the biggest moments in life come when you least expect them. He didn’t set out to be the singing voice of Pokémon—but through a mix of talent, hustle, and being ready for the right opportunity, he became exactly that. His story is a testament to the power of saying "yes," taking chances, and giving your all to every moment, no matter how small it seems at the time. Because sometimes, the things we do in a single day—one recording session, one audition, one leap of faith—can leave an impact that lasts a lifetime.Where You Can Find More of Jason Paige🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4C2BnfCRMI8bTf3LlBUljz?si=dMsR6fNGRaqvnWsfHtQ4KA 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonpaige/?hl=en📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonPaige📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonpaigeWhere You Can Find More of Daniel🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VjSRHdISZZnT9WkZC4xBb?si=d33eed531ea84d85📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwall/?hl=en📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanielsWall📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danielswall?lang=en

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• How bbno$ Became the King of Viral Music

  In this episode of Behind The Wall, I sit down with bbno$—the rapper, songwriter, and internet sensation who has redefined what it means to go viral in music. From making songs for fun in his Vancouver bedroom to racking up billions of streams, bbno$ has mastered the art of blending humor, personality, and insanely catchy music to build a fanbase that stretches across the world.But his journey wasn’t always this clear. After a back injury ended his dreams of becoming a professional swimmer, bbno$ turned to music as a creative outlet. Little did he know, his early experiments on SoundCloud would lead to some of the biggest viral hits of the decade. His song Lalala with Y2K exploded overnight, charting globally and becoming one of the most viral internet-era hits. But what people don’t know is that before Lalala, he was already making waves in China—going viral in a way that no one saw coming.In this conversation, we dive into:🎵 How bbno$ turned memes into music success🎵 The Lalala phenomenon—how it changed everything🎵 His legendary collaborations with other artists 🎵 The reality of staying independent and making it big🎵 The formula behind his addictive, unconventional songwritingAs a content creator, I’ve seen firsthand how bbno$'s music thrives in the internet space—his songs aren’t just hits; they’re moments that people connect with, remix, and turn into trends. He’s proof that in today’s music industry, authenticity, humor, and creativity are just as powerful as major label backing.If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to make viral music, this episode is a must-watch.Huge thank you to bbno$ for going Behind The Wall with us and sharing your journey! 🚀 Check out his new music out now.

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