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 Why I Went to Therapy
38:25 The Pressure of Perfectionism
44:49 Do You Love to Cook?
47:20 Do You Eat Healthy?
48:47 Finding Comfort in Food
54:42 What’s Your Sleep Pattern?
56:40 Friendships Built Over the Years
59:19 Multigenerational Friendships
01:03:44 Better Relationship After Divorce
01:05:52 Benny on Final Five
01:15:57 What’s Your Vice?
01:17:53 Do You Take Supplements?