In this episode of Funky Friday, Cam Newton sits down with the legendary hitmaker Sean Garrett, a.k.a. “The Pen”, for a raw and unfiltered conversation about life, legacy, and the business behind the music. Sean keeps it real about how people play games in this industry, and what it takes to stand firm when the spotlight fades. From global hits to personal lessons, this talk is filled with gems, energy, and authenticity that only Funky Friday can deliver. Tap in and catch the game being given, not sold00:00 – Setting the Stage for Greatness 00:37 – Cam Introduces “The Pen” Himself - Sean Garrett01:55 – From Germany to Greatness: Sean Garrett’s Early Life & Hustle04:23 – Finding Identity & Stepping Into Stardom 05:52 – Breaking Through the Noise: Sean’s First Big Wins & Hard Lessons 10:02 – Inside the Music Biz: The Truth About Making Hits13:29 – Hit Factory Mode: Sean’s Collabs & Songwriting Secrets35:11 – The Song That Was TOO BIG — and What Really Happened35:26 – When Competitors Cross the Line: Funky Friday Gets Real 38:13 – Verzuz, Ego & Competition in the Booth 38:54 – COVID Era Grind: How Streaming Changed the Game46:42 – Love in the Industry: Finding Something Real Amid Fame 55:46 – AI & Songwriting: Sean Garrett on the Future of Music1:02:49 – R&B x Rap Evolution: Sean Garrett Breaks It Down for the Culture📲Follow Cam Newton on Social Media!📹Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cameron1newton📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameron1newton🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/CameronNewton/👤Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamJNewton2/🎩Shop all my hand made hats:https://bit.ly/MeshikaShop🎞️ Host / Executive Producer:Cam NewtonProducer:Jauné Jackson📸https://www.instagram.com/jaunejackson/Director:Omari Collins📸https://www.instagram.com/ogcollinsTalent ProducerAlaitra Mcgrone📸https://www.instagram.com/alaitra.mcgroneCamera:Jean-Pierre Chapoteau📸https://www.instagram.com/jchapoteauVashon Revils📸https://www.instagram.com/v2r_filmsEditors:Richard Steward II📸https://www.instagram.com/theycallme.dotJean-Pierre Chapoteau📸https://www.instagram.com/jchapoteauLocation Sound / Sound Mix and Master:Troy Hermes📸https://www.instagram.com/troyhermesDigital:Brendan Cole📸https://www.instagram.com/brendan_coleProduction:: 🎬: Iconic Saga📸https://bit.ly/IconicSagaInstagram