'It was a blessing and a curse': Cody Simpson, 21, discusses growing up in the music industry as the singer reveals he's constantly 'haunted' by his childhood
He rose to fame in 2009 at just 12-years-old after gaining attention with his impressive YouTube videos.
And Cody Simpson, now 21, has spoken about his experience growing up under the spotlight of the music industry.
Speaking to Build Series in New York on Tuesday, the Gold Coast native described rising to stardom in his teens as a 'blessing and a curse.'
'It was a blessing and a curse': Cody Simpson, 21, discusses growing up in the music industry as the singer reveals he's constantly 'haunted' by his childhood
Pre-teen sensation! The Australian singer-songwriter rose to fame in 2009 at just 12-years-old after gaining attention with his impressive YouTube videos (Pictured in 2010)
Cody added: 'It's been interesting, you know, you're kind of figuring out, fumbling in front of everyone. You're just kind of, you don't know exactly what you're doing for a while there, you're just kind of figuring it out in public.'
The La Da Dee hit-maker said while it was at times tough being thrust into the spotlight at an early age, he admitted: 'It gave me the platform that I have today to be able to do all these things that I love to do and share them with the world.'
Cody, who is an avid surfer, explained it was hard to leave his past in the past, saying: 'You're always haunted by - not haunted by, but constantly reminded - of your childhood.'
He joked with a chuckle with the show's host: 'Most people can kind of just delete their Facebook photos, but mine just keep coming up on Google.'
'You're kind of figuring out, fumbling in front of everyone': Cody claimed it was at times tough being thrust into the spotlight at such a young age
Meanwhile, the heartthrob musician flaunted his buff physique by showcasing his bulging biceps in a short-sleeve black button-up.
Cody wore a black singlet under the open shirt, adding a pair of tight jeans and boots to his casual look.
His blonde locks were messily styled, while he put his numerous arm tattoos on display during the chat.
'It gave me the platform that I have today to be able to do all these things that I love to do': Cody insisted the experience was worth it, with a successful career still ahead of him
Flex appeal! Meanwhile, the heartthrob musician flaunted his buff physique by showcasing his bulging biceps in a short-sleeve black button-up
Releasing three albums since his debut single 'IYiYi' in 2010 - that featured American rapper Flo Rida - Cody's music has undergone a transformation in recent years.
The California-based singer has now released a new EP 'Wave One' as part of new rock band, Cody Simpson & the Tide.
The Australian hunk has previously dated supermodel Gigi Hadid and makeup mogul Kylie Jenner.
Flashback! Releasing three albums since his debut single 'IYiYi' in 2010 - that featured American rapper Flo Rida - Cody's music has undergone a transformation in recent years (Pictured in 2010)
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