Podcast Overview: In this engaging conversation, Will Clarke and Jem discuss the evolution of Jem's music career, the challenges of songwriting, and the impact of parenthood on creativity. They explore themes of self-worth, vulnerability, and the realities of the music business, while also reflecting on personal growth and the importance of staying true to oneself as an artist. Who Is Jem Cooke: Hit UK dance artist Jem Cooke hails from London and is a singer/songwriter probably most known to date for her stunning vocal/cowritten single with Camelphat + Cristoph, “Breathe”. Jem has a prolific track record of hit singles with the dance world's star DJ/producers and is also a hit songwriter for other artists.Having come from a musical family background, dance has become Jem’s natural home, and her blend of inspirational lyrics and huge live vocal range have led to a prolific release schedule across deep house, techno, drum+bass, chill and melodic house, with recent cowritten singles including Massano + Stephen Bodzin “Healing”, Jess Bays “In Your Arms”, Steve Aoki + Showtek “Mirror Mirror”, Pete Tong + Jules Buckley “Heat Rising” Camelphat “Silenced” and “Rabbit Hole”, Ferreck Dawn “Back Tomorrow”, Hot Since ’82 “Buggin’” and her single written for Jazzy, “Feel It” which just certified Silver in the UK. Jem loves performing live and was back out on stage last year with Pete Tong and Jules Buckley for their Ibiza Classics tour, as well as her own debut set at Glastonbury. She is currently writing for new projects set for upcoming release, including singles with Arielle Free, Roger Sanchez, Navos, TCTS and more. Join for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke ⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱ https://djwillclarke.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuew https://www.instagram.com/djwillclarke https://www.facebook.com/willclarkedj https://twitter.com/djwillclarke https://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.