Episode
E197: Labrinth: The Musical Genius Behind Euphoria
1:30:52
Published: Mon Nov 21 2022
Description
Labrinth is a singer, rapper, producer, and composer behind HBO’s Euphoria. Achieving success at a young age, he gave it all up to go to America and start from the bottom all over again. This is his story. A true independent spirit, after getting frustrated with the corporate demands of Simon Cowell’s record label, he gave up his life in the UK where he had number one albums and an A list life to move to LA, where he was totally unknown. Topics: Early context Your relationship with your mother and father Comparing yourself to others When did you start music ADHD Creativity Doing things you don't want to do When did you feel like something had to change? Panic attacks How do you feel about your old music? Leaving the uk Being a small fish in a big pond Your new music Where do you find your inspiration? Advice for younger lab Goals now Last guest question Labrinth: Instagram - http://bit.ly/3AvQyfI Twitter - http://bit.ly/3i2O02g The Diary: https://bit.ly/3fUcF8q Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow us on Telegram: https://g2ul0.app.link/E5re0ADNKsb Sponsors: Craftd - https://g2ul0.app.link/gZ8in6Dsvsb BlueJeans - https://g2ul0.app.link/NCgpGjVNKsb Huel - https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb
Chapters
The speaker discusses how they let others dictate their career in the music industry and how it affected their enjoyment of it.
00:00 - 00:44 (00:44)
Summary
The speaker discusses how they let others dictate their career in the music industry and how it affected their enjoyment of it.
EpisodeE197: Labrinth: The Musical Genius Behind Euphoria
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The guest reflects on the impact of music in their life, highlighting its importance to their family and how it has inspired their creative process as a musician today.
00:44 - 09:49 (09:05)
Summary
The guest reflects on the impact of music in their life, highlighting its importance to their family and how it has inspired their creative process as a musician today.
EpisodeE197: Labrinth: The Musical Genius Behind Euphoria
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The guest speaks about the influence of diverse music genres on his creativity as a grime artist, citing indie and rock music as a source of inspiration.
09:49 - 14:27 (04:38)
Summary
The guest speaks about the influence of diverse music genres on his creativity as a grime artist, citing indie and rock music as a source of inspiration.
EpisodeE197: Labrinth: The Musical Genius Behind Euphoria
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker shares their experience being mentored in the world of hip hop which was filled with creative chaos and inspiration from genres like dub and jungle music.
14:29 - 22:12 (07:42)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience being mentored in the world of hip hop which was filled with creative chaos and inspiration from genres like dub and jungle music.
EpisodeE197: Labrinth: The Musical Genius Behind Euphoria
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker shares personal insights on how learning to be unafraid of vulnerability can enhance creative work and help overcome the fear of failure.
22:12 - 28:23 (06:11)
Summary
The speaker shares personal insights on how learning to be unafraid of vulnerability can enhance creative work and help overcome the fear of failure.
EpisodeE197: Labrinth: The Musical Genius Behind Euphoria
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The lack of conviction to stand up for one's desires may come from the pressure to succeed, worrying about the opinions of others, or even a perceived idea of what success looks like.
28:23 - 35:16 (06:53)
Summary
The lack of conviction to stand up for one's desires may come from the pressure to succeed, worrying about the opinions of others, or even a perceived idea of what success looks like.
EpisodeE197: Labrinth: The Musical Genius Behind Euphoria
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker discusses the pressure to accommodate others, even to the point of sacrificing their own needs, and the toll it takes on their sense of self-worth and success.
35:16 - 39:13 (03:57)
Summary
The speaker discusses the pressure to accommodate others, even to the point of sacrificing their own needs, and the toll it takes on their sense of self-worth and success.
EpisodeE197: Labrinth: The Musical Genius Behind Euphoria
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The importance of being true to yourself and understanding that it may require building a new audience to connect with.
39:13 - 42:34 (03:20)
Summary
The importance of being true to yourself and understanding that it may require building a new audience to connect with. It's okay to not resonate with everyone.
EpisodeE197: Labrinth: The Musical Genius Behind Euphoria
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker shares a personal anecdote of how traumatic experiences can lead to feelings of anger and resentment, as well as the potential for projection onto others.
42:35 - 45:39 (03:03)
Summary
The speaker shares a personal anecdote of how traumatic experiences can lead to feelings of anger and resentment, as well as the potential for projection onto others. He highlights the importance of finding healthy ways to cope with and process these emotions.
EpisodeE197: Labrinth: The Musical Genius Behind Euphoria
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
A podcast host highly recommends Crafted for men who want to purchase quality and affordable jewelry.
45:39 - 49:08 (03:28)
Summary
A podcast host highly recommends Crafted for men who want to purchase quality and affordable jewelry. He also thinks Euphoria is the best tool for high quality virtual events.
EpisodeE197: Labrinth: The Musical Genius Behind Euphoria
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker discusses how supportive women in the music industry helped him get through a difficult time by introducing him to a therapist and providing support.
49:08 - 55:45 (06:37)
Summary
The speaker discusses how supportive women in the music industry helped him get through a difficult time by introducing him to a therapist and providing support. He also speaks to the strength and power of women, particularly those in the entertainment industry who are there for the right reasons.
EpisodeE197: Labrinth: The Musical Genius Behind Euphoria
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker discusses the importance of finding ways to communicate in a way that is authentic and comfortable for oneself in the changed social landscape brought on by the pandemic.
55:45 - 58:59 (03:14)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of finding ways to communicate in a way that is authentic and comfortable for oneself in the changed social landscape brought on by the pandemic.
EpisodeE197: Labrinth: The Musical Genius Behind Euphoria
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker talks about finding comfort in singing and expressing herself through music, even if it means that someone may not like it.
58:59 - 1:02:40 (03:40)
Summary
The speaker talks about finding comfort in singing and expressing herself through music, even if it means that someone may not like it. She emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and following what one's soul wants.
EpisodeE197: Labrinth: The Musical Genius Behind Euphoria
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker discusses how traumatic experiences can inspire music composition and how every song reflects the little moments he experiences.
1:02:40 - 1:10:26 (07:45)
Summary
The speaker discusses how traumatic experiences can inspire music composition and how every song reflects the little moments he experiences.
EpisodeE197: Labrinth: The Musical Genius Behind Euphoria
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker wants to break new ground with choir performances and create something no one has seen before.
1:10:26 - 1:12:54 (02:27)
Summary
The speaker wants to break new ground with choir performances and create something no one has seen before. Their father was not vulnerable enough to make changes, but they opened a show with a new performance in front of an audience who had no expectation of what they were about to see.
EpisodeE197: Labrinth: The Musical Genius Behind Euphoria
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker discusses their admiration for those who have hit rock bottom and have nowhere to go but up, recounting their own experiences of starting from the bottom and the positive response they received.
1:12:54 - 1:15:34 (02:40)
Summary
The speaker discusses their admiration for those who have hit rock bottom and have nowhere to go but up, recounting their own experiences of starting from the bottom and the positive response they received.
EpisodeE197: Labrinth: The Musical Genius Behind Euphoria
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Overcoming the need for validation and putting down the self-doubt is necessary to truly focus on tasks and goals without any distractions.
1:15:34 - 1:22:29 (06:55)
Summary
Overcoming the need for validation and putting down the self-doubt is necessary to truly focus on tasks and goals without any distractions.
EpisodeE197: Labrinth: The Musical Genius Behind Euphoria
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker reflects on a conversation with a 24-year-old and expresses how hearing about other's experiences can create a sense of pride and connection.
1:22:29 - 1:27:03 (04:33)
Summary
The speaker reflects on a conversation with a 24-year-old and expresses how hearing about other's experiences can create a sense of pride and connection.
EpisodeE197: Labrinth: The Musical Genius Behind Euphoria
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The podcast guest talks about their love for Huel's various products, including the Berry ready-to-drinks, protein salted caramel, and iced coffee caramel flavor.
1:27:03 - 1:30:53 (03:49)
Summary
The podcast guest talks about their love for Huel's various products, including the Berry ready-to-drinks, protein salted caramel, and iced coffee caramel flavor.