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

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.