How Sigala Went From Bedroom DJ to 5 Billion Streams | #027
From being hungry for fame in the music industry and working at a second-hand store to achieving 5 billion stream, 7 global platinum singles, and 12 top-ten airplay hits in just ten years, Sigala shares his origin story of his first number one 'Easy Love' which famously samples the Jackson 5's 'ABC', to the pivotal moment in his bedroom which led to him create one of his biggest hits. Sigala talks about his collaborations with James Arthur, Ella Eyre, Ellie Goulding, Alok, John Newman, and Nile Rodgers, as well as hearing his song on the radio while in the studio with Craig David and playing Wembley Stadium. He also opens up about his initial struggles of making music he likes, how he channels positive, feel-good energy, the philsophy he uses to craft his signature sound and how he has sometimes made a song with over 100 versions. Listen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gSubscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/SongsYouKnowPodcastSigala links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sigala/?hl=enSpotify: https://bit.ly/3SlcjaVFOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Freya Ridings Was Rejected for 10 years—Then Went Viral | #26
Hailing from North London, Freya Ridings is a singer-songwriter with hits like 'Lost Without You' & 'Castles'. From her dad being the voiceover for Daddy Pig in Peppa Pig to her musical journey and growing up around instruments, Freya shares her side of writing music and the industry. Freya reveals how she knew when she wrote her breakthrough song 'Lost Without You' it would change her life and how 'Castles' happened due to an unexpected trip to LA. Freya also discusses her own musical journey, how it began at nine years old and the challenges she faced along the way.Listen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gSubscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/SongsYouKnowPodcastFreya Ridings links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freyaridings/Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4krYtPWFOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jessie J: Story Behind 'Price Tag', Writing for Miley Cyrus & Why She's Ready To Be Cancelled | #025
From writing Miley Cyrus' 'Party in the USA' to chart topping singles like 'Price Tag', 'Bang Bang' and 'Domino', Jessie J dives deep into her musical career, revealing the truth behind performing at the London Olympics with Queen, what it's really like working with Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande and how she broke her foot and performed in front of 75,000 people.Triumphantly returning to the spotlight, Jessie performs her new single 'No Secrets', as well as emphasising the importance of being yourself in the industry and how valuable being on The Voice was for herself and the next generation of artists. Jessie also speaks candidly about how her life changed when she became a mother and how her mum cried when she got a misspelt tattoo.On Patreon, this week, Jessie exclusively performs her new song 'No Secrets' in the studio with Toby. Join the community here:https://www.patreon.com/SongsYouKnowPodcastListen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gSubscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/SongsYouKnowPodcastJessie J links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessiej/Spotify: https://bit.ly/3H54T95FOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jon Shave Unpacks Logic Sessions for Charli XCX’s “BRAT” Album | #24
From working on the Brat album alongside Charli XCX to being nominated for Grammys and having multiplatinum hits, Jon Shave delves deep into his musical career, sharing the unseen original demos as well as revealing what it’s really like to work with Iggy Azalea.Jon also talks about how he wrote Zayn Malik's album, produced two Miley Cyrus songs from Netflix's Black Mirror episode, as well as hit songs with artists such as Ellie Goulding, Britney Spears, Bebe Rexha, Nicki Minaj, Anne Marie, Jonas Blue, Madison Beer, Little Mix and Clean Bandit.Listen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gSubscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/SongsYouKnowPodcastJon Shave links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonshave/Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Z2GvuYFOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How MNEK Wrote Hits for Madonna, Beyoncé and Zara Larsson | #023
The mastermind behind tracks for Beyoncé, Madonna, Zara Larsson, Jax Jones, Joel Corry and so many more, MNEK shares his insights into songwriting, production and finding your own voice in a saturated industry. MNEK reveals how he wrote his first song at aged eight on paper to navigating major records and international hits. We also dive deep into the stories behind Joel Corry's 'Head and Heart', his new song with Zara Larsson and how a simple phrase can spark a smash hit.Listen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gSubscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/SongsYouKnowPodcastMNEK links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnek/Spotify: https://bit.ly/4cQQI3rFOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Songs You Know, a podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the songs you love, hosted by legendary hitmaker Toby Gad. Known for unforgettable hits like John Legend’s "All of Me" and Beyoncé’s "If I Were a Boy," Toby invites some of the most talented and influential voices in music to share their stories.Each week, Toby sits down with incredible guests — artists, songwriters, and producers who’ve shaped the soundtrack of our lives. From Josh Groban and Victoria Justice to Bon Jovi’s John Shanks, Songs You Know offers intimate conversations with the creators behind iconic hits, revealing the untold stories and inspiration behind each track.If you want a deeper look at the music you know from the people who made it possible, listen to Songs You Know for new episodes every week. We can’t wait for you to join us on this journey!IG: @songsyouknowpodcastTT: @songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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