Today’s guest is a genre-shifting phenomenon who’s redefining what it means to break through in music today. With a sound that fuses indie, alt-pop, R&B, and emo influences, he’s crafted a raw, emotionally charged catalog that’s connected with a generation—and he did it all from his sister’s closet on a phone. In just a few years, his music has racked up billions of streams, topping global charts and earning him a fiercely loyal fanbase. But beyond the numbers, he’s an artist who leads with vulnerability, reshaping how young creators think about art, success, and authenticity. He’s not just making songs—he’s shifting culture, and sharing how at the same time.And the writer is… D4vd!0:00 Trailer Hook — Billion Streams Surprise&nbsp;1:32 Intro — From Phone to Playlist&nbsp;3:15 Growing Up — Early Life and Music Influences&nbsp;8:45 First Uploads — BandLab, YouTube, and Finding His Sound&nbsp;13:20 Going Viral — The Moment Everything Changed&nbsp;17:50 Pressure and Expectations — How He Handled the Blow-Up&nbsp;20:42 My Process — How I Make Music on a Phone&nbsp;23:10 Behind the Hits — How ‘Here With Me’ + ‘Romantic Homicide’ Happened&nbsp;26:17 What SZA Told Me That Changed Everything&nbsp;34:08 Advice for Young Artists — Make Music Nobody Wants&nbsp;36:09 Beyond Music — Directing, Acting, Manga Dreams&nbsp;43:35 Disrupting the Industry — Freaking Out the Business&nbsp;44:40 Validation Moment — Sitting Where Legends Sit<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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