In-Depth Interviews

Interview 1

What is your favourite genre and why?

Rap because they show different moods and ambitions through different songs, for example The Game – My life feat. Lil Wayne. It is a slow pace song describing the everyday struggles in their life on living in Compton, California. Even though it is a slow paced song, it is still very popular any catchy song and music video. I can’t relate to this song but I can understand their struggles. Overall, it’s got nice rhythm, a nice beat and easy to listen to.

What is your favourite music video and why?

Loose Yourself by Eminem. It has an interesting narrative, which takes clips from his movie 8mile. It shows the struggle of an underground rapper seeking to go mainstream. It shows you show rappers can forgot their roots and friend once they become more more famous. It has a motivational beat and lyrics.

Are you familiar with Dubstep music, if so, what ideas come into your mind?

Yeah I am. I like it because it’s something new and innovative. I like producers like Skream and Sukh Knight. It sounds like a fusion of Drum and Bass, Grime and Dub. The main thing I don’t like about dubstep is that many producers can over exaggerate the heavy and wobbly bass lines. When I think of Dubstep, images like chase scenes, mystery and dirt come into my mind

Interview 2

What is your favourite genre and why?

I’m not so particular but I would say Hip-Hop because it’s got a nice beat, is relaxing and dancable. It can often get me in a good mood. I like the facts that I can relate to the lyrics and that I can talk to others about. I only really listen to the songs that are in the charts,

What is your favourite music video and why?

Smack My Bitch Up by The Prodigy. It is a very unique music video that is very creative. I enjoy the point of view camera shots as makes me feel that I can relate to the video more. The twist at the end of the video is funny as you don’t expect that kind of behaviour by women, but it does happen in reality.

Are you familiar with Dubstep music, if so, what ideas come into your mind?

No, not really. I’m only just getting into it now, which is mostly just the mainstream stuff like Katy On A Mission by Katy B. I like it as it is something different to what is in the charts now, yet it is still raving music but not too hectic (like say jungle). When I think of dubstep, I think of people drinking and raving.