The Development by David Podcast

This week guest is BBC Scotland's Act of the Year Bemz. Bemz. Bemz is a hip-artist, performer and a old friend.

In this candid conversation, Bemz shares insights on:

• Public vs. Private Life: How does he navigate his public persona while keeping his personal life under wraps?
• Behind the Scenes: Discover one surprising thing fans might not know about him and explore common misconceptions.
• Community Building: The significance of fostering a community around his music, including his experiences at festivals and with brands like Celtic.
• The Music Industry in Scotland: Bemz opens up about the challenges of fame, the realities of being your own manager, and the financial aspects of the rap industry.
• Collaborations and Influences: Hear about his connections with artists like The Snuts, Killer Mike and Adidas.

• Personal Life: A glimpse into his role as a dad and how it influences his music and authenticity.
• Scottish Rap Scene: Will Scottish rap gain more prominence? Bemz discusses his impact on the scene and the potential for growth.
• Creative Process: Learn about his songwriting methods and how he crafts lyrics that resonate with listeners.
• Awards and Recognition: Reflecting on accolades like the Scottish Act of the Year and his participation in events like Transmit.

Big love to my mate Bemz for coming back on the show.

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This episode is sponsored by Handsome Jacks Finnieston. Get along for the cleanest haircut in Glasgow. Situated on Argyle Street - visit Handsome Jacks Finnieston.

To celebrate hitting another year, I've gathered questions from across social media platforms to bring you an extended Q&A session.

I'll be tackling a wide range of topics, from personal insights to my podcasting journey, and everything in between.

Expect to learn about my relationship with alcohol, my dreams for the podcast, and what success means to me.

I'll share some behind-the-scenes stories from my recent Gymshark speaking gig and hanging out with Example.

You'll also hear my thoughts on work-life balance, my biggest struggles , and even who has. my favourite moustache.

We'll dive into the evolution of my podcasting goals, the biggest lessons I've learned along the way, and how I'm balancing growth with staying true to my vision.

I'll reflect on proud moments, challenges I've faced, and how my beliefs have been challenged over the past year.

For those curious about my comedy journey, I'll update you on my progress since that first Q&A where I promised to try stand-up.

You'll hear about my best and worst heckles, and which comedians inspire me most.

We'll also touch on some more serious topics, like current struggles, and what I'd tell my younger self if I could.

Plus, I'll share my thoughts on Chris Williamson, Jimmy Carr and other heroes of mine and reveal my dream podcast guests.

Thanks for the love! Hope you enjoy,

David x

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This episode is sponsored by Vybey:

Albert-László Barabási is a renowned Physicist and Scientist, Professor at Northeastern University in Boston, TED Speaker, Author and is known for his scientific discovery of Network Science, Scale-free networks and the Barabasi-Albert model.

His book The Formula: The Universal Laws of Success is my favourite book of all time.

Why do some people succeed and others don’t? Whats the difference between performance and success? Why does a small percentage of artists receive disproportionate amounts of reward? How does one piece of art make exhibition walls and other the recycle bin? Why does the last interviewee for a job have greater chances of getting the job? Does creativity expire with age?

There is a science to all of this. It’s called Network Science. Today, my guest is the most notable figure in its history - Laszlo Barabasi.