How a Drug Deal Inspired My Music Career

Описание: What does it take to face your fears and turn them into your superpower? In this episode of Create.Repeat, Zack sits down with slimdan—singer-songwriter and producer behind tracks for Diplo and Carly Rae Jepsen—to unpack his journey from writing for others to becoming an artist in his own right.

From a shady Uber ride turned drug deal that inspired slimdan to quit his day job, to the fear-based decisions that kept him stuck, this episode dives deep into the highs and lows of the creative process. slimdan shares how he learned to embrace imperfection, lean into fear, and treat social media as a “science experiment” instead of a stressor. Whether you’re an artist struggling with self-doubt or simply looking for inspiration to take that next big step, this conversation is packed with humor, raw honesty, and actionable takeaways. Plus, hear about his upcoming tour with the incredible Remi Wolf—including performing at the legendary Greek Theatre!

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• Why trying is cooler than pretending not to care.
• The surprising power of writing songs for other people.
• How Slimdan turned fear into fuel for his solo career.

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🎥 Episode Credits:
Host: Zack Evans
Guest: slimdan
Producer: Isaac K. Lee (isaacklee.com)
Video: Brian Hartley (happymediumfilms.com)
Theme Song: “Where the Sun Shines” by Keen
Recorded at Hudson Loft (hudsonloft.com)

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00:00 Intro
05:23 Getting Into Music
08:02 Writing for Artists like Carly Rae Jepson and Diplo
11:17 Becoming slimdan
16:36 Musical Influences
21:55 Second Dinner the Album
25:13 Artists Being Content Creators
30:00 The Process of Writing a Song
36:50 Transitioning from Passion to Job
40:04 Shooting a Music Video in His Mom’s Office
45:33 Touring with Remi Wolf
48:40 Dealing with Self Doubt
50:56 Wrap Up