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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