Mo Gilligan sits down with the multi-talented Jason Derulo, exploring his remarkable journey from a young songwriter to a global superstar. Derulo shares insights into his early beginnings, revealing that he started writing songs at just eight years old, driven by a crush on a classmate. The conversation delves into the pressures and challenges of maintaining success in the music industry, particularly the fear of the "sophomore slump" after a breakthrough debut. Derulo emphasizes the importance of resilience and hard work, illustrating how he transformed personal struggles, including a serious injury, into creative fuel for his music. As they discuss Derulo's current ventures and aspirations, the episode highlights the significance of self-love and the impact of mentorship on young artists pursuing their dreams.

Takeaways:

• Jason Derulo began songwriting at the young age of eight, inspired by a crush.
• The pressure to succeed in the music industry often leads to intense work habits.
• Derulo emphasizes the importance of self-love and believing in one's own potential.
• He believes in being honest with aspiring artists about their talents and potential.
• Creating a routine helped Derulo cope during his recovery from a serious injury.
• He aims to inspire young people to explore various career options beyond music.

Craig David needs no introduction!

From jumping on to perform his first vocals on the pirate radio scene, to listening to his break out track on his own at Carnival when no-one knew who he was, to performing in front of Beyonce and Quincy Jones, to even having MICHAEL JACKSON handing out his album to his close contacts, Craig has had a crazy career.

Join us for this special Christmas episode of Beginning, Middle, End.

Stand up comedian Eddie Kadi was born in Congo and started out the first part of his life there. His family then moved over to SW London. How did life compare and what was different?

This episode covers so much ground about how integral the continent of Africa is to Eddie's soul, the beautiful moments that Mo and Eddie have shared on their journey and what's next!

Eddie's debut National tour, Let Me Land, starts in February 2025.