An interview between “Hoodie Allen”(Steven Markowitz) and
Hip Hop rap magazine The Source. (Fictional interview)
The Source: “So, before we start with questions about your
music and passion, why Hoodie Allen?”
Hoodie: Allen:
” Well, Hoodie was my childhood nickname and when I first
started making music I needed a catchy and easy name to remember, so I chose
Hoodie. Secondly Allen was my other half in the music industry until we went
separate ways so I decided to keep it in honor of how he helped me become what
I am today. I also wanted my name to be similar to director Woody Allen!"
The Source: “Hoodie, your music around the world, has had an
impact on people. I mean the fans love you, why do you think that?”
Hoodie Allen:
“ Well when I was growing up in Long Island, I had a tough
life, and I always thought that if I ever become big, I will never give up or
forget my fans. They got me here. I try to always communicate with the fans,
and that’s one of the main reasons I don’t have a record label. It’s my music
made by me, for the fans. I can never thank them enough, that’s why my music is
free to everyone, unless they want to buy it off iTunes. I think most artists
take their fans for granted, and I will never make that mistake.”
The Source: Hoodie, Where is your inspiration for your
music? Where and how did growing up fuel your passion for music?”
Hoodie Allen:
“Most of my music is authentic from life experiences or
issues worldwide. Songs such as “FIFA”(abbreviated for discriminatory
purposes), newly released “Let it all work out” and my album “All American” all have significant meaning. In
my newest song, I talk about stress, time and money before graduating. All my
inspiration I get is from myself, from my own experiences in the University of
Pennsylvania. I also do have samples of music that I just think sound good, but
my community that I lived in changed my life, so I try to discuss their
problems to change theirs. My Album “All American” was named specifically that,
to highlight the success America and specifically Long Island gave me, to show
the benefit the freedom of America lay upon me, and lastly because a hometown
restaurant was named the same thing.”
The Source: “One more question if you will. How has your
community impacted from your music?”
Hoodie Allen:
“In Long Island, Plainview was where I lived. Most of the
people knew me as the kid who wanted to write music, which got home every day
from school and was trying t best to sound like a wannabe A-list Rapper. I grew
up in a Jewish household and the communities and schools I went too were
Jewish. Most of the people were discouraged about “Making it big” and very much
struggled to keep their lives together. It was hard and rightly so their mindset was
fixed on, never pushing boundaries rather than going the distance. Once I
released my first album, the people were so proud of me and I decided to do my
last tour their because of how much the place and people meant to me. To be
regarded as the “Long Island – Plainview sensation” is an honor and I know that
everyone is proud of me and hopefully have been inspired by me. My life has definitely not been easy, and I
got where I am today the hard way. Dedication and support from my fans has
helped me. I hope that my fans continue to find pleasure in my music, and
understand that authenticity is the best record label.”
The Source: “Thank you Hoodie. It’s been a great pleasure
interviewing and talking to you, thanks again for coming. We wish you luck on
your future endeavors.”
Hoodie Allen: “If music be the food of love, play on. Thank
you”
Sources:
http://www.fuse.tv/videos/2014/10/t10-hoodie-allen-interview
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoodie_Allen
http://nypost.com/2014/11/25/how-a-wharton-grad-google-exec-became-a-rap-sensation/
Hoodie Allen talks about his life in Social Media including Twitter and YouTube videos.
I personally know background knowledge about him myself as i have analyzed and listened to his albums and consider myself his biggest fan.
Sources:
http://www.fuse.tv/videos/2014/10/t10-hoodie-allen-interview
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoodie_Allen
http://nypost.com/2014/11/25/how-a-wharton-grad-google-exec-became-a-rap-sensation/
Hoodie Allen talks about his life in Social Media including Twitter and YouTube videos.
I personally know background knowledge about him myself as i have analyzed and listened to his albums and consider myself his biggest fan.
Great stuff, Owais. Your interview certainly showed an understanding of language and community. Your fictional Hoodie Allen revealed his musics relationship to his community. You use the basic conventions of the interview text types effectively. However, the the dialogue between the interviewer in the subject was a bit flat. Try and inject a more natural feel, more banter and 'back and forth'. this will leave the reader feeling like this is a less contrived creation. Plenty of potential here.
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