Harry Young AS Media Studies : March 2017

Double Page Spread article

Questions and Answers

Which celebrities you believe are the most influential on your work?

It has changed a lot since I started grime because when i started i used mainly Stormzy for my inspiration, however now I use artists like JME and Section Boys. The reason why i use these artists is because they have a hidden meaning in their songs and that’s what i want in my songs.

Who is your role model in the grime industry?

I have two or three role models in the grime industry. My first role model is Lady Leshurr because she is one of the most famous female grime artist in a heavily male dominated music genre. My second role model is Stormzy as he is the most well-known grime artist and my goal is to be as well-known as him. Finally my third role model is Dave as he is one of the hardest working artists in the grime industry and that’s what i want to be.

What projects are you currently working on?

I can’t really say but fans can be really excited of what is going to be released in the coming weeks.

What do you do when not working?

I never really stop thinking of new lyrics because sometimes the best lyrics are made in the strangest of places. For example i was on a train going to London when i thought or a couple of lyrics to Wanna Know. However to relax i play fifa 17 on my PS4 and when Aston Villa play at home i go watch the match and sometimes away games.

Where do you think you will be in 5 years?

Hopefully if i stay on track i can imagine myself growing my fan base and collaborating with artists like JME and Section Boyz which would be a dream come true. Also, i would like to perform at Glastonbury and Vest as i remember going last year and the atmosphere was great.

How has stardom change you?

Stardom has changed me a lot because when i started i was not very popular at school or in general, but know everywhere i go i get approached for mainly photos which is why i now have a body guard just for safety. When became famous i was cocky and disrespectful to people who was not as fortunate as me but know i am humble and i am the same person when i was before his fame.

How do you balance you work and private life’s?

It is hard to balance my work from my life because the music is very competitive and i want to do better and grow my fan base. Even though I still think of new lyrics on a Saturday and Sunday i try to enjoy myself as much as possible by doing things i enjoy like football.

What do you love and hate about your job?

The main thing i love about being a music artist is being able to make money off what started as my hobby. Another thing i love about my job is being able to work as many hours as i want a day so i have time to learn new skills. However if there was a down side to my job it’s not being able to meet my friends as often as i used to because when they don’t have work it’s normally a weekend when my meetings are.

What are the three things you cant live without?

This is a very hard question but my three things i can`t live. My first thing is my notepad because i take it everywhere and is where i record some lyrics that i make when I’m out the studio. My second thing is the internet as it’s where i can listen to new songs which can inspire me on my songs. My third thing is a football as i play it alot and i use football to stay in touch with my old friends.

What’s your motto that you follow?

I don’t really have a motto but if i had to have one it would be “if you can dream it you can do it”. This motto i can directly connect with as i remember when i was a teenager and dreaming of doing music for a job, people were saying i could not do it. Any with me just believing in myself i have accomplished my dream.

What is your favourite song?

Currently my favourite song is Samantha by Dave because it has a hidden meaning and i can relate to it. However, my second favourite song would be Dig Dat by Section Boyz because i like the lyrics and beat used in the song.

Do you ever get nervous when a song is released and when you are on stage?

I get very nervous when i release a song because the song is ultimately assessed by my fans and even if i spend a lot of time on a song but my fans don’t like it it looks like a waste of time. I also get nervous when on stage because i feel i need to perform at my best because fans queue for a long time and therefore i feel that i need to make it worth their time. However, normally after my first song i perform and i see fans are enjoying my performance so far i don’t get nervous.

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