Hayden James opens up about never once writing a song based on what fans expect from him only finishing tracks he's genuinely in love with, and shelving the rest. It's a surprisingly bold creative philosophy from an artist who's racked up billions of streams, and it hits different when you hear him say it so casually. This is the most honest chat about staying true to yourself you won't want to miss!

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