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1) Skylette is a 24-year-old DJ who produced a Grammy-nominated song that peaked in several countries and was certified platinum in the US. She collaborated with Diplo and added a distinctive "drop" sound imitating dolphins to the song. 2) The article describes an interview with Skylette at her recording studio in Los Angeles, where she is awaiting a visit from rock legends Robbie Krieger and Ray Manzarek. 3) During the interview, Skylette says she enjoys collaborating with other artists like Diplo and Justin Bieber. She hopes to keep EDM as its own genre but understands its merging with pop. When asked about
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- 1. VrenDaphnie Marasigan MediaStudiesA Level (Interview/Articleof artist) Headline: Skylette (edited) Caption: Droppingthe bassequalsthree grammys Credits:Photograph:Daphnie Marasigan From the producerof ‘Scary Monstersand Nice Spirits’aswell as a mixerincollaborationwith Diplo and DustinBeacon,Skylette createdaGrammy-nominatedsongwhichnotonlypeakedineight differentcountries butalsoreceived acertifiedplatinuminthe UnitedStates. This24-year-olddisc jockey,togetherwith Diplo,createdaprominentanddistinctivepartof the song calleddropwhich imitatedthe soundof a dolphin. Asitseemstoogoodtobe true,thisparticularvoice isownedby DustinBeaconthat has beenprocessedandturnedintoahigh-pitchedsquealingsound. All the achievementandglorymaynot please few audiences,outrageously,some fanstoo. Lia Aris,betterknownas Skylette,ensconcedinarecordingstudioindowntownLosAngeles.She was awaitingthe arrival of rocklegends: Robbie KriegerandRayManzarek,alsoknownas one half of The Doors. Thus,we decidedtograb the opportunity andaskher a few questions. Hermanager,Tim Smith,accompaniedustoSkylette’sstudio. Aswe enterthe studio,we weregreetedbyalong control surface whichitssize rangesfromone corner of the room to the other. The roomwas surroundedwithalavendertouchonthe wall,creatinga sophisticatedfeel toit. Atthe verycentre of the roomliesa leatherfull backchairfacing itsupholsterytowardsus; LiaAriswas foundsitting comfortablyjustfromseeinghertuckedin. Tim Smithnotifiedheraboutourarrival “The journalistsfromEDMMagazine are here. Be nice.”He playfully announced.Assoonasthe word‘journalists’wasmentioned,Skylette unconsciouslystood up and lookedatuswith confusion. She thendrew the cornersof hermouthintoa curve line reachingbothof hereyesandofferedusa hand. “I’mreallysorryfor my reactionearlier. Firstly,congratulationsonreceivingsomanyawards!Aswe all know,youusuallyplaysoloduring concerts.How doesitfeel collaboratingwithDiploandDustinBeacon? “I am reallyabsolutely gratefulforthese achievements!Oh,andthankyou.Well,workingwith Diplo isalrightsince we like EDMbut I wasquite shockedthat, actually,itwaseasyworkingwithBieber too!He’s a great guy. We are thinkingof creatinga new song” I am gladthiscollaborationdoesnotonly create excellentmusicbutalsofriendship. Inthe future,do youperceive thatEDM andpop musicare slowlymergingintoone genre? “Modern generationisstartingtoenjoypopmusicespeciallywhenanunderratedDJremixedthe original song. Inmyopinion,Iwishtonot see thisnew genre aswe need people togive EDMa chance to be a well-knowngenreonitsown.”
- 2. VrenDaphnie Marasigan MediaStudiesA Level (Interview/Articleof artist) Pull out quote: These are not real fans, anything that becomes the norm; they don’t give a damn about it after Great answer, Iagree that it shouldbe givenaspotlight inthe musicindustry.The nextquestionisa highlyintriguedtopicamongEDMfans.Recently,some people are sayingthatyouare a sell-out. What wouldbe yourresponse tothis? “I don't knowexactlyhowIwas quoted. Anyartistcan definitelygetbigif theydecide totry somethingneworjustreallypassionateaboutwhattheyare doing.Ibelieve thatIchose to collaborate with DustinBeacon notbecause of hispopularitybutthe willingnesstotrysomething completelydifferent.Receivingtheseawardsrequire agreatrelationshipandcreativity. These are not real fans,anythingthatbecomesthe norm;theydon’tgive a damnaboutit after.” Thank youfor answeringthisquite intimidatingquestion. Doyoumindif we geta sneakpeakof the new track that will be releasedthiscomingDecember? “Oh sure,justlittle bitsof info though.”She giggled. “DiploandI decidedtoadda highpitchedvoice similartothe drop usedon ‘Where are u now’ butthistime itwill be onthe mostunexpectedpartof the song.And,it’sno longera dolphinsoundbutrathersomethingseductive.” Surely,afterpeoplehave readthis, there willratherbe acommotion. Lastquestion, thismaybe fairlypersonal butmostof yourfans wouldlike toknow if youfancysomeone atthe moment? She laughedfora fewsecondsthensaid “Oh,uhm, well,I don’twantto thinkaboutlove fornow.I like tothink that ‘someone’whomIfancy ismusic.Life’s tooshortand I don’twant to be stressedat thistime of my life.Let’senjoythisfreedomwhile itlasts.” Fan boys,youmay heave asighof relief asLiaArisis single anddoesnotseembotheredtoentera relationship fornow. Fewmoments later, the rocklegendsfinallyarrivedandwe hadto bidgoodbye to Skylette “Thankyou verymuchfor yourhumble acceptance of thisinterview”She gave usawarm smile and wavedherhand. AsSkylette turnedherbackonus, a cinematicmovementwhere she slowlyplacedherheadphonesonbothof her earswas the last thingwe saw.