Behind The Wall

Daniel Wall

Behind The Wall is more than a podcast - it’s a front-row seat to the untold stories behind iconic moments in music, film, and entertainment. Each episode pulls back the curtain on how the world’s biggest songs and scenes come to life, from raw demos to breakthrough ideas and the relentless work behind them. Hosted by Daniel Wall, it’s an honest, in-depth series with the artists, producers, and creatives who shape culture, inspiring the next generation to create and reminding us that the stories that change our lives always start Behind The Wall.

  1. The Woman Behind Avril Lavigne's Biggest Hits - Lauren Christy (Ep. 43)

    3 hr ago

    The Woman Behind Avril Lavigne's Biggest Hits - Lauren Christy (Ep. 43)

    Lauren Christy helped create the soundtrack of an entire generation. Before she was writing songs like "Complicated," "Sk8er Boi," "I'm With You," and countless other hits, she was a songwriter trying to find her place in an industry that didn't always know what to do with her. In this episode of Behind The Wall, Lauren takes us through her incredible journey from aspiring artist to one of the most influential songwriters and producers of the last two decades. We talk about forming The Matrix, discovering Avril Lavigne, creating the songs that helped define the 2000s, and the reality of what happens after your life changes overnight. But this conversation isn't just about hit songs. It's about betting on yourself when nobody else sees the vision. It's about surviving the uncertainty that comes before success. And it's about what it really feels like when the thing you've spent your entire life chasing finally happens. This conversation is for YOU if: 🔥 You're a songwriter, artist, producer, or creative chasing a dream 🔥 You grew up on the music of the 2000s and want to hear the stories behind it 🔥 You've ever wondered how songs like "Complicated," "Sk8er Boi," and "I'm With You" were actually made 🔥 You've ever felt like success was taking longer than it should What hit me most wasn't just hearing the stories behind these records. It was hearing Lauren talk about the years before anyone knew her name, the setbacks, the sacrifices, and the moments where everything could have gone differently. So many people know these songs. Very few know the story of the woman who helped create them. Lauren, thank you for your honesty, your generosity, and for helping shape the music that so many of us grew up with. It was an honor to finally go Behind The Wall with you. And thank you to everyone who continues to support this show and help bring these conversations to life. I truly believe this episode will inspire the next generation of creatives. 📘 FREE PDF: 15 Lessons from The Greatest Minds in Music Download now → https://nas.io/behindthewall/products...🎵 Want to release your own music? I’ve used DistroKid for over 6 years to get my songs on Spotify, Apple Music, and everywhere else. Use my link to get 7% off your membership ➼ ⁠https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/1296306⁠

    1hr 44min
  2. I Sang On Stage With Coldplay

    10 May

    I Sang On Stage With Coldplay

    For my whole life, my biggest dream felt impossible.I dreamed of one day singing on stage with Coldplay. I had no idea how it would happen, and most of the time I honestly didn't believe it ever could, but I held onto that dream anyway.This video is not just about me singing on stage with my favorite band. It is about what can happen when you give yourself permission to dream bigger than what you thought was possible.My mission with Behind The Wall has always been to help the next generation of creatives believe in themselves, stay curious, and keep going. Coldplay played a huge part in shaping that mindset for me, and I'll always be grateful for how their music helped me keep moving forward, especially when I was sick in the hospital and having surgeries every six months for my childhood and teenage life.I hope one kid out there watches this and feels inspired the same way Coldplay inspired me years ago. That is why this is the most important video I've put out so far. Because I remember what Coldplay did for me, and if I can do that for someone else, it is one of the greatest gifts of all.And for anyone in a hospital room right now, or going through something that feels bigger than you, I remember what it feels like to not know how things will turn out. Please keep believing. Keep going. Keep dreaming.I want to thank everyone who helped me get here, every friend who encouraged me, every artist who trusted me with their story, every person who watched even one of my videos, and everyone who supported this journey behind the scenes. And thank you to Coldplay, Chris Martin, Phil Harvey, Will Champion, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and the entire team for helping make this moment possible. And most importantly, thank you to every single person who liked, shared, or supported the original TikTok and YouTube Short that helped make this dream come true.I also want to dedicate this video to my mom and my grandfather.Happy Mother's Day, Mom. I wanted to release this video for Mother's Day because my mom believed in me before I believed in myself. She believed in me no matter how big my dreams were. She stayed in the hospital with me through every surgery and was always there whenever I needed her. I love you forever, and I'm so grateful to have you as my mom.To my grandfather, who is no longer with us, you showed me what it means to work hard and chase something with your whole heart, even when society didn't think you could. Love you forever.Through every medical challenge and difficult time, you both helped me believe in myself, keep going, and dream bigger than what I thought was possible. I’m forever grateful to both of you.If you're a creative and your dreams feel impossible, I hope this video reminds you that impossible things can happen. Because if I can sing on stage with my favorite band, there's no limit to what is possible. Now it's your turn to follow your dreams and Everglow!

    39 min
  3. I Asked Chris Martin if I Could Sing On Stage With Coldplay

    7 May

    I Asked Chris Martin if I Could Sing On Stage With Coldplay

    This video tells the story of the single scariest question I've ever asked in my life. A question that could have ended in silence, rejection, or embarrassment.For years, I dreamed of singing on stage with Coldplay. I had no connections, no guarantees, and no idea if I'd ever get the chance to ask Chris Martin directly. Then one day, the moment came. This is the full story of the fear, the hesitation, the internal battle, and the exact second life shifted. More than anything, this is a story about what can happen when you bet on yourself before you feel ready.If you're a dreamer or someone who's been scared to go for something that feels impossible, I hope this video shows you that the impossible can become possible.Coldplay and their music helped shape who I am. Their songs gave me hope during hard seasons of life and reminded me to keep going no matter how difficult things became.Thank you to my family, every friend who supported me, every person who watched even one video, and everyone who helped me build the confidence to ask something I never thought I'd say out loud.And thank you to Coldplay, Chris Martin, Phil Harvey, Will Champion, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and the entire team for making this moment possible.For anyone out there afraid to go for their dreams in life, I hope this video inspires you to go for them just like Coldplay inspired me!

    13 min
  4. Hit-Boy Breaks Down Nipsey Hussle’s Final Song (Ep. 40)

    26 Apr

    Hit-Boy Breaks Down Nipsey Hussle’s Final Song (Ep. 40)

    This is one of the most powerful moments from our conversation with Hit-Boy. In this episode of Behind The Wall, Hit-Boy takes us inside the making of Nipsey Hussle’s final song, sharing the real story behind how it happened, what that moment meant, and the responsibility of helping bring an important final chapter of Nipsey’s legacy to life. Sitting with us in the studio, Hit-Boy breaks down the song piece by piece, playing the beat, revisiting the verses with Nipsey and Roddy Ricch, explaining how the record came together, and showing how moments like this are really created behind the scenes. This is more than a song breakdown. It’s a rare look into creativity, legacy, friendship, and the emotion behind making music that lasts forever.If you love hearing the real stories behind iconic records and how great songs are truly made, this conversation is for you. 📘 FREE PDF: 15 Lessons from The Greatest Minds in Music Download now → https://nas.io/behindthewall/products Hit-Boy, thank you for trusting us with this conversation. ⬇️ More of Hit-Boy Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6q3p11nP1p80Ey6LrOOSed?si=fpp2AKFMTr2fBBFJhBCs9A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hitboy/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hit-boy ⬇️ More of Daniel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanielsWall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwall/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danielswall

    21 min
  5. How Hit-Boy Made The Biggest Rap Songs of Our Time (Ep. 39)

    19 Apr

    How Hit-Boy Made The Biggest Rap Songs of Our Time (Ep. 39)

    In this episode of Behind The Wall, Hit-Boy opens up about the journey behind one of the most respected careers in modern music, from producing some of the biggest songs of the last decade to navigating pressure, family, reinvention, legacy, and what it truly takes to stay relevant over time.🎵 Want to release your own music? I’ve used DistroKid for over 6 years to get my songs on Spotify, Apple Music, and everywhere else. Use my link to get 7% off your membership ➼ https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/1296306Then, sitting in the studio, Hit-Boy takes us inside the making of major records, how beats really start, how songs evolve, how to know when something is special, and what separates a good idea from something timeless. From rough ideas to finished songs, we get a rare look into the mind of someone who helped shape an era.But this episode is not just about music. It’s about believing in yourself before the world catches on. It’s about staying hungry after success. It’s about family, growth, resilience, and carrying your last name with pride. It’s about proving that longevity matters more than moments.This conversation is for YOU if:• You’re a producer, songwriter, or artist trying to level up your craft• You want to understand how hit songs are actually made• You’ve ever felt overlooked and needed motivation to keep going• You care about growth, discipline, and long-term success• You love music and want to hear the mindset behind greatnessWhat stood out to me most wasn’t just the stories behind the songs.It was Hit-Boy’s mindset. The discipline. The humility. The way he talks about growth, consistency, family, and never letting success make you comfortable.Hit-Boy, thank you for your openness, your wisdom, and for trusting me with this conversation. I’m grateful we got to go Behind The Wall with you.And thank you to everyone who continues to support this show and help bring these stories to life. This is why Behind The Wall exists, to give you a real look at the people and process behind greatness, and to inspire the next generation of creatives. 📘 FREE PDF: 15 Lessons from The Greatest Minds in Music Download now → https://nas.io/behindthewall/products...⬇️ More of Hit-BoySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6q3p11nP1p80Ey6LrOOSed?si=fpp2AKFMTr2fBBFJhBCs9AInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hitboy/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hit-boy ⬇️ More of DanielYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanielsWall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwall/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danielswall

    49 min
  6. Why Charlie Puth Is Different From Every Artist (Ep. 38)

    29 Mar

    Why Charlie Puth Is Different From Every Artist (Ep. 38)

    This is hands down one of the most honest conversations we’ve ever had. In this episode of Behind The Wall, Charlie Puth opens up about the reality behind his success, from chasing things he thought would make him happy to realizing they didn’t, to learning what actually matters. 🎵 Want to release your own music? I’ve used DistroKid for over 6 years to get my songs on Spotify, Apple Music, and everywhere else. Use my link to get 7% off your membership ➼ ⁠https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/1296306⁠ Then, sitting at the piano, Charlie takes us inside his biggest songs, breaking down how they really started, how they evolved, and how he actually turns ideas into hit records. From early melodies to finished songs, we get a rare look into how his mind works and why he hears music the way he does.
But this episode isn’t just about the music. It’s about feeling misunderstood, hiding parts of yourself, and trying to figure out what it means to truly be seen and understood, not just by the world, but by yourself. This conversation is for YOU if: * You’re an artist, songwriter, or producer trying to find your sound * You want to understand how hit songs are actually made * You’ve ever felt misunderstood or like people don’t fully see you * You love music and want to experience it on a deeper level What hit me most wasn’t just hearing how these songs were made, it was Charlie’s honesty. The way he talks about music, success, identity, and the pressure to be understood is something I think a lot of people will connect with. Charlie, thank you for your openness, your honesty, and for trusting me with this conversation. I truly believe this is one of the most real and meaningful interviews you’ve ever done. And thank you to everyone who continues to support Behind The Wall and help bring these stories to life. This is why the show exists, to give you a real look at the people and process behind the music, and to inspire the next generation of creatives.

    1hr 53min
  7. How Diplo Became BTS & BLACKPINK's Music Producer (Ep. 37)

    22 Mar

    How Diplo Became BTS & BLACKPINK's Music Producer (Ep. 37)

    Diplo didn’t follow a traditional path into music. From studying film and discovering global sounds, to building Major Lazer and collaborating across genres with artists like BTS and BLACKPINK, his career has been defined by one thing: doing what others weren’t willing to try.In this episode, Diplo breaks down how some of the world’s biggest songs started as ideas that didn’t make sense at first, and why that’s often exactly where the best music comes from.But this conversation goes way beyond the songs. It’s about how he built his career by following curiosity instead of trends, learning from different cultures and sounds, taking risks before there was any guarantee they would work, and staying adaptable as the industry continues to evolve💡 This conversation is for YOU if:- You’re an artist, songwriter, or producer trying to find your voice- You’re tired of feeling like you have to follow a formula- You want to understand how to stand out in a crowded space- You’re looking for a new way to think about creativity and growthWhat stood out most to me was his perspective on creativity, the idea that there isn’t one path, one genre, or one formula that leads to success. It’s about being willing to experiment, to stay open, and to keep moving even when the direction isn’t fully clear yet.Diplo shares lessons from years of building across different sounds, cultures, and moments in music, and how those experiences shaped the way he approaches creating today.Diplo, thank you for sharing your journey and your perspective. And to everyone watching, I hope this conversation gives you the confidence to trust your ideas and create something that feels true to you.⬇️ More of Diplo 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diplo/?hl=en / jonasbrothers📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@diplo📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCKp7UVaoVuiW1qtyPLPVFMQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fMUXHkw8R8eOP2RNVYEZX?si=cH8dlqA2Smu1GId0JXqqQQ⬇️ More of Daniel📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanielsWall 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwall/?hl=en 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danielswall?lang=en 🎵 Want to release your own music? I’ve used DistroKid for over 6 years to get my songs on Spotify, Apple Music, and everywhere else. Use my link to get 7% off your membership ➼ ⁠https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/1296306⁠

    1hr 36min

  8. 31 Jan

    Meet The Real Singer of The Greatest Showman (Loren Allred Interview - EP. 36)

    This might be the first time Loren Allred has ever shared her full story from beginning to now.Most people know Loren as the voice behind “Never Enough” from The Greatest Showman, one of the most powerful vocal performances in modern film. But very few people know the years that led up to that moment or the long road she took before the world ever heard her name.Loren grew up in a musical family, trained as a singer, and at one point had a developmental deal with Ne-Yo and Island Def Jam. It was her big break, the moment everything seemed to be happening at once. And then almost overnight, it all disappeared. The deal fell apart, the momentum vanished, and she found herself back at zero, unsure of how to move forward.Instead of quitting, Loren went into the shadows of the industry, recording demos and session vocals for other artists with no guarantee any of it would lead to a career. Those years of anonymity eventually led to The Voice, where she spent a full year preparing for the show, only to watch most of her journey turn into a montage that almost no one saw.And then something unexpected happened. She was asked to demo a song for a film musical that no one had heard of yet. That song became “Never Enough.” When the film came out, millions of people around the world fell in love with her voice without knowing who it belonged to. It was one of the strangest kinds of breakthroughs: the world heard her, but they didn’t see her. And even then, it took more time before Loren stepped out from behind the character and became an artist in her own right.What moved me in this conversation was not just the music. It was Loren’s resilience. Her belief in her craft. The years spent unseen. The almost-breaks that fell apart. And the patience it took to wait for her moment without knowing if it would ever arrive.This interview is for you if:• you are a singer, songwriter, or performer trying to find your way• you have ever been close to success and watched it slip away• you have worked for years without recognition• you believe in late bloomers and second (or third) acts• you love hearing how creative careers actually unfoldTo me, Loren’s story is a reminder that the industry rarely rewards people instantly. Sometimes it takes years. Sometimes it takes heartbreak. Sometimes it takes a role where the world hears you before they know your name. But if you stay in it long enough, your moment finds you.Loren, thank you for trusting us with your story and for letting people see the journey behind the voice that so many already love.📘 FREE PDF: 15 Lessons from The Greatest Minds in Music → https://nas.io/behindthewall/products/dxue🧢 Behind The Wall Merch Drop👕 Be one of the first 150 people and get 20% off with code: WALL20 → https://behindthewall.tv/collections/all⬇️ More of LorenSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0LyOADBjj28cbvJWTXUEGA?si=J-dC2-DOSy-_pGcmDgbHyw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorenallred/?hl=enSpotify: https://www.tiktok.com/@lorenallredofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lorenallred ⬇️ More of Daniel Wall📺 YouTube: / @danielswall📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwall/📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danielswall

    1hr 36min
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Behind The Wall is more than a podcast - it’s a front-row seat to the untold stories behind iconic moments in music, film, and entertainment. Each episode pulls back the curtain on how the world’s biggest songs and scenes come to life, from raw demos to breakthrough ideas and the relentless work behind them. Hosted by Daniel Wall, it’s an honest, in-depth series with the artists, producers, and creatives who shape culture, inspiring the next generation to create and reminding us that the stories that change our lives always start Behind The Wall.

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  • Creator
    Daniel Wall
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Daniel Wall
  • Show Website
    Behind The Wall

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