It's been a fantastic year for Jonas Blue, after the British producer released two huge hits in the form of 'Fast Car' and 'Perfect Strangers'.

But as with every rags to riches story, the 26-year-old had his fair share of gigging around before he managed to secure a record deal.

The twist of fate here, though, is that one bar where he used to DJ also had another member of staff who'd go on to win Brit Awards, Grammys and even and Oscar.

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"I'd love to work with Sam Smith," Jonas Blue told Capital FM. "I've actually got a bit of a crazy story with Sam: we used to work at the same bar.

"He was pulling pints and I was DJ-ing, which is crazy. And now we're signed to the same label in America, which is mad.

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"So Sam would be someone I'd love to work with - he's just an incredible talent anyway."

What are they putting in the pints in that place?

Jonas Blue also revealed that he'd love to work on new songs with Sia and Jess Glynne, but mainly loves helping break new talent.

The musician has peaked at No. 2 with both 'Fast Car' and 'Perfect Strangers' this year, after singing a big deal with Virgin EMI.