The document contains an interview with Ana Silva about her career in the music industry. Some of the key points discussed are: 1) She finds the music industry competitive but also enjoys the team spirit and collaborating with other artists. 2) Her main hip hop idol is Eminem for his real lyrics and longevity in the industry. 3) She admires Nicki Minaj as a talented female rapper who stands out from stereotypes. 4) Fashion has helped her image by allowing her to dress differently and stand out from other artists.

1. Questions for the interview.
Ana Silva

2. How have you found working in the music industry?
So far so good, although I feel it’s very competitive. People always aiming to be the
best, to always be one step ahead of the game than everybody else. Although you
can feel the team spirit at times and it’s really enjoyable when you can work with
other artists and learn from each other.
Ana Silva

3. Who do you think is your main idol within the hip hop genre?
Hm, well there are so many great artists to name. But without a doubt, for me, the
best is Eminem. His words are just so real that it’s hard not to like and admire him.
He’s been in the industry for years now and he’s always had his place, as in no one
can top what he does. The way he plays with the words and what he raps about.
It’d be a dream to colab with him.
Ana Silva

4. Any female artist you enjoy?
Well, Hip hop has always been stereotyped to be a male dominated thing.
But I no longer see it that way. I enjoy Nicki Minaj a lot. She’s very talented
and you know, not your common female rapper dressed like a boy etc. She
surely takes a stand in the industry and her presence is noticeable.
Ana Silva

5. Has fashion helped you image and also influence the way people see you?
For me I don’t pay much attention to fashion and what not to wear. Normally I’d just
wear anything I’d find in the mornings. But in this new stage of my life, fashion has
definitely helped because as everyone knows ‘first impressions count’ and I aim to
be different in the way I dress.
Ana Silva

6. Expand on ‘aim to be different in the way I dress?’
Well, like I said there are many artists in the music industry and especially in hip
hop females are not always seen in the best way. No disrespect but sometimes
female artists show their bodies in video clips to get sales. And not only
females but the way men also use women in their video clips is not in the best
ways.
Ana Silva

7. So far, your biggest hit is ‘Let them know’ a very controversial hit
as you discuss real life issues and very explicit opinions. What
pushed you to write this song?
For me Hip hop is not about the bling, money or even fame, for me it’s
about ordinary people and truth and sometimes people forget what’s
really happening around them and spend their time, motivation on
insignificant things. This song was just a shoutout of my ideologies and
beliefs. It is not my intention to insult anyone, by any way. I’ve learnt
you can’t please everyone and you should always be real to yourself so
this was me expressing some thoughts that have been locked away for
a very long time.
Ana Silva

8. Ana Silva