In this inspiring episode of The Weekly Beat with Matoma, Dutch singer-songwriter Jaimes sits down with Matoma to reflect on the key moments that shaped his journey from unknown talent to global collaborator. Now recognised for his distinctive voice on tracks with Martin Garrix, Tiësto, and Armin van Buuren, Jaimes shares how his path started quietly — singing to himself in school, until a classmate unexpectedly encouraged him to keep going. That quiet confidence, combined with uploading cover songs to social media, led to being discovered by a producer who helped introduce him to the wider music world and develop his unique sound.
At the heart of the episode is a shared love of collaboration. Jaimes and Matoma explore the beauty of songwriting sessions where strangers come together, spend hours just talking about life, and then channel those human moments into music. It’s about more than writing hits — it’s about connection, storytelling, and authenticity, all of which are central to both Jaimes’ artistry and the spirit of The Weekly Beat itself.
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Co-created by Matoma and Andrew Jackson.
Executive Producer Andrew Jackson.
Produced by Sara Laarej Berg and Maren Gjertsen.
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