2. ASAP
Rocky •The picture shown in the slide above
features upcoming rapper ASAP Rocky . He is
placed in a urban looking location which is
particular case is his home town , where he
grew up became a man and had his
childhood experiences . The block of flats
featured in the picture suggest that the artist
is from a ruff background and has grown up
in this area maybe not on the straight and
narrow . In addition , this is reflected is the
music that ASAP produces as he remembers
where he came from and regularly adds
reference of her state and experiences he
has faced and overcome . The audience is
reinforced of the ‘roughness’ of the area by
the graffiti that is featured in the image
, again telling the audience that the artist did
not come from a privileged background and
has worked hard to get what he wants.
•Secondly ,the choice of location tells the
audience that this artist is an upcoming artist
. We can see this from the fact that he is still
in his neigh hood and has not yet left and
become a worldwide star.
3. This background features a graffiti wall . This would
be used as a background by an artist to show a level
of creativity . The wall features a number of new and
current designers which attract the eye of the
audience providing aid and something which the
audience can look at . This sense of creativity can
also be transferred into an artists music thinking
outside of the box , pushing boundaries and not
following any rules . Secondly , this location again
like the first follows the conventions of a Hip Hop
artist showing ‘Hood’ and life as it in these particular
neighbour hoods . In addition , the graffiti create a
feeling of rebellion and fight around the law and
rules which people are restricted by.
Featured on this background is ‘Biggie’ , who has
been named one of Hip Hops all time greats as he
paved the way and has influenced many artists that
are featured in the most popular music today .
Having him on the wall would make a good location
as TRENDS features upcoming artists and shows that
they release and appreciate music from the all time
greats .
