R+P Post 12: Artists/bands that have influenced my ideas

Amy: Soul

Amy Whinehouse is a legendary figure in the music industry and was known for her unique and soulful voice. Amy's voice had the ability to captivate an audience without the need for any extravagant productions. We would also like our artist to concentrate on their singing and the meaning behind their words rather than dancing or anything that may distract from their message.

Beyonce: Political messages

Beyonce is an international figure which means that her music and therefore her feelings/ opinions reach many. Recently, Beyonce has used this platform to bring awareness to important issues such as the Black Lives Matter movement and feminism. To the left I have included a video containing the feminist message that Beyonce played during her Mrs Carter world tour. We thought that this was very admirable and would also like our artist to speak out on important issues such as police brutality.

A still from Beyonce's video 'Formation'

Erykah Badu: Style

One of Erykah's unique looks

As well as her music, Erykah Badu is also known for her extraordinary style and is considered a fashion icon by many. Her unusual clothing and make up ideas have created an image for her which stands out from anyone else in the music industry. She is able to express herself through her clothing which is a trait that I would also like for my own artist. I would also like to experiment with the make up of my artist with elements of Badu's look.

Examples of Erykah's tribal like make up