The Blinding Talent Music Industry Podcast, hosted by music industry expert Mark Adams, dives into the essential strategies for success in today’s music industry with guests including Musicians, Managers, Producers, Record Label Executives and Entertainment legends.
Mark Adams has worked with high profile music brands including 4Music, Kerrang!, Kiss, Q, Magic and created innovative and industry first formats with Spotify and YouTube, whilst also playing a pivotal role in helping to amplify and break many A-list superstars including Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Pink and Ed Sheeran to name just a few.
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The Blinding Talent Music Industry Podcast, hosted by music industry expert Mark Adams, dives into the essential strategies for success in today’s music industry with guests including Musicians, Managers, Producers, Record Label Executives and Entertainment legends.
Mark Adams has worked with high profile music brands including 4Music, Kerrang!, Kiss, Q, Magic and created innovative and industry first formats with Spotify and YouTube, whilst also playing a pivotal role in helping to amplify and break many A-list superstars including Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Pink and Ed Sheeran to name just a few.
Find out more about Blinding Talent:
Website: www.blindingtalent.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markadamsai/
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blindingtalent
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From singing drunk at the pub to landing 100+ sync deals, a global hit written in under 30 minutes, and major label bidding wars — Sam Jack’s journey is pure music industry magic. 🎶🔥
In this episode, Sam shares his unfiltered story — from his South African musical roots and early gigs, to the unexpected Spotify explosion that changed everything. Packed with insider tips for artists, emotional turning points, and viral-worthy moments, this is a must-watch for anyone chasing a dream in music.
📌 Highlights:
0:06 – The overnight Spotify spike that changed his life
0:51 – Lewis Capaldi industry pressure story
1:06 – Nearly 100 syncs (and how)
1:18 – Writing a global hit in 30 minutes
1:36 – Musical roots in South Africa
4:32 – Singing in Zulu, Xhosa, Swahili & Afrikaans at school
18:59 – From chef to hitmaker
32:20 – The waterfall of major label emails
38:01 – The trumpet hook that went viral without his name
48:04 – YouTube sync discovery hack
1:06:23 – Why songwriters deserve points
1:23:35 – Best advice: Perseverance
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