Why Every Artist Needs Delusional Self-Belief

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Artist Coaching Podcast

Artist Coaching

380 episodes

3 days ago

For DJs, producers, and creatives who are done guessing and want to actually grow. Every week, Joey, Ralph and Jobke sit down with artists, industry experts, and creators to talk about the stuff that really matters: consistency, branding, mindset, social media, career strategy, and building a life that doesn’t burn you out. Expect honest conversations, practical takeaways, and a good dose of “stop overthinking and just make the damn music.” From rookie producers to touring acts… everyone hits the same walls. This podcast helps you break through them. New episodes weekly.

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Why Every Artist Needs Delusional Self-Belief

Artist Coaching Podcast

1 hour 2 seconds

2 weeks ago

Why Every Artist Needs Delusional Self-Belief

When you’re starting out, self-belief looks like delusion.

Every artist goes through that stage, when no one believes in you yet, and you have to back yourself anyway. In this episode, Ralph and I talk about why that mindset isn’t arrogance; it’s survival.

We unpack what delusional self-belief really means, how it helps you push through rejection, and where the line is between confidence and ego. Ralph shares his own story from early wins like “Beat Cut” and “Mush Mush” to working with Martin Garrix during the “Cracking” era, and how staying a little bit delusional kept him moving when things got tough.

We also touch on:

• How to keep believing when results don’t show yet

• The pressure that comes after your first success

• What Showtek taught him about simplicity and momentum

• Afrojack’s take on copying vs. authenticity

• Community Q&A: finishing tracks, self-promotion, contracts & exposure

🎧 Listen if you’re in that early phase where doubt is loud. This episode will remind you why you started, and why belief comes before proof.

(00:00) Intro

(06:10) Brutal honesty and clarity

(10:59) The value of delusional self-belief

(13:38) After the breakthrough

(17:29) “Mush Mush” moment