Blog #5- Artist Statement

I've gotten lots of beneficial feedback for my statement. Then I also got lots of ideas while reading others statements. Such as ending off with a strong ending sentence and how other people connected their icon to themselves. I learned that critiques are essential for quality writing.

First Draft.

It all started on April 20, 2008. I was seated in the eighth row in the Sports Arena and the place was packed. I felt like a sardine. I felt the bass pumping through my legs. At that moment I had felt the whole arena shake and the intensity heightened. They then played their first song, and I was blown away by their beats. When I scanned around the stage I immediately recognized a likeness of myself on stage playing the keyboard. It was Chad Hugo playing that microkorg synth doing what he loves. The glow in the dark tour sparked my inspiration to make music. If you were to ask anyone that knows me and they’ll tell you that I want to be a rapper. I don’t think that I would be capable of handling that spotlight, so my dream is to be a successful music producer.

I’ve always loved music ever since I was two years old. The first I remember hearing was “You are Not Alone” by Michael Jackson. In my household I’ve been exposed to eighties music, from Earth, Wind, and Fire to Air Supply, and somehow ever since the third grade I’ve leaned towards the hip-hop genre. I’m eight years into listening to hip-hop and I’m still looking for that perfect beat. In the past two years I have gotten into producing music and making beats. I have a passion for hip.I have never wanted the spotlight on myself. I wanted to be behind the scenes , and do what I love to do. If I have a passion for something I should stick to it, and that’s what Chad did. He partnered up with his friend and now production partner Pharrell. They started out as a high school band. They started with a small Casio sampler, a drum machine, and they created a certain chemistry that made such innovative beats.

Chad never wanted to make money, he just wanted to make people dance. He once stated,” That’s the most important thing. If you want your music to be felt by a lot of people, then you must find out what kind of music was felt before in the history of music. If you study and understand the history, you will find a way to make music for the future.” I was very inspired when I read this quote and it made me think twice about my true purpose to making music.

Chad was very inspired by old school hip hop, specifically Marley Marl. Marley Marl pioneered sampling in hip hop. He was the first to sample a break beat and reprogram it.

He was one half of a driving force and pioneer of alternative hip hop. I’m going to accomplish similar steps to achieve his greatness. Hoping to inspirer others and the younger generation to appreciate the gift of music.

Second Draft (Peer Critique)

It all started on April 20, 2008. I was seated in the eighth row in the Sports Arena and the place was packed. I felt like a sardine. I felt the bass pumping through my legs. At that moment I had felt the whole arena shake and the intensity heightened. They then played their first song, and I was blown away by their beats. When I scanned around the stage I immediately recognized a likeness of myself on stage playing the keyboard. It was Chad Hugo playing that microkorg synth doing what he loves. The glow in the dark tour sparked my inspiration to make music. If you were to ask anyone that knows me and they’ll tell you that I want to be a rapper. I don’t think that I would be capable of handling that spotlight, so my dream is to be a successful music producer.

I’ve always loved music ever since I was two years old. The first I remember hearing was “You are Not Alone” by Michael Jackson. In my household I’ve been exposed to eighties music, from Earth, Wind, and Fire to Air Supply, and somehow ever since the third grade I’ve leaned towards the hip-hop genre. I’m eight years into listening to hip-hop and I’m still looking for that perfect beat. In the past two years I have gotten into producing music and making beats. I have a passion for hip

I have never wanted the spotlight on myself. I wanted to be behind the scenes , and do what I love to do. If I have a passion for something I should stick to it, and that’s what Chad did. He partnered up with his friend and now production partner Pharrell. They started out as a high school band. They started with a small Casio sampler, a drum machine, and they created a certain chemistry that made such innovative beats.

Chad never wanted to make money, he just wanted to make people dance. He once stated,” That’s the most important thing. If you want your music to be felt by a lot of people, then you must find out what kind of music was felt before in the history of music. If you study and understand the history, you will find a way to make music for the future.” I was very inspired when I read this quote and it made me think twice about my true purpose to making music. Chad was very inspired by old school hip hop, specifically Marley Marl. Marley Marl pioneered sampling in hip hop. He was the first to sample a break beat and reprogram it.

Chad Hugo embodied the meaning of “true music.” He was one half of a driving force and pioneer of alternative hip hop. His accomplishments opened the door to new artists with the same sound like: Kid Cudi, Lupe Fiasco, and The Cool Kids. Without his contributions the state of hip hop would not be the same. I love the way Chad Hugo doesn’t mind taking backset to his partner Pharrell Williams, and he deserves so much credit and his contribution to the hip hop game. I’m going to accomplish similar steps to achieve his greatness. Hoping to inspirer others and the younger generation to appreciate the gift of music.

Third Draft (Corrected by a Teacher)

It all started on April 20, 2008. I was seated in the eighth row in the Sports Arena and the place was packed. I felt like a sardine. I felt the bass pumping through my legs. At that moment I had felt the whole arena shake and the intensity heightened. They then played their first song, and I was blown away by their beats. When I scanned around the stage I immediately recognized a likeness of myself on stage playing the keyboard. It was Chad Hugo playing that microkorg synth doing what he loves. The glow in the dark tour sparked my inspiration to make music. If you were to ask anyone that knows me and they’ll tell you that I want to be a rapper. I don’t think that I would be capable of handling that spotlight, so my dream is to be a successful music producer.

I’ve always loved music ever since I was two years old. The first I remember hearing was “You are Not Alone” by Michael Jackson. In my household I’ve been exposed to eighties music, from Earth, Wind, and Fire to Air Supply, and somehow ever since the third grade I’ve leaned towards the hip-hop genre. I’m eight years into listening to hip-hop and I’m still looking for that perfect beat. In the past two years I have gotten into producing music and making beats. I have a passion for hip

I have never wanted the spotlight on myself. I wanted to be behind the scenes , and do what I love to do. If I have a passion for something I should stick to it, and that’s what Chad did. He partnered up with his friend and now production partner Pharrell. They started out as a high school band. They started with a small Casio sampler, a drum machine, and they created a certain chemistry that made such innovative beats.

Chad never wanted to make money, he just wanted to make people dance. He once stated,” That’s the most important thing. If you want your music to be felt by a lot of people, then you must find out what kind of music was felt before in the history of music. If you study and understand the history, you will find a way to make music for the future.” I was very inspired when I read this quote and it made me think twice about my true purpose to making music. Chad was very inspired by old school hip hop, specifically Marley Marl. Marley Marl pioneered sampling in hip hop. He was the first to sample a break beat and reprogram it. Chad Hugo embodied the meaning of “true music.” He was one half of a driving force and pioneer of alternative hip hop. His accomplishments opened the door to new artists with the same sound like: Kid Cudi, Lupe Fiasco, and The Cool Kids. Without his contributions the state of hip hop would not be the same.

I love the way Chad Hugo doesn’t mind taking backset to his partner Pharrell Williams, and he deserves so much credit and his contribution to the hip hop game. His friend stated that “I think that Chad could be as great a front man as anybody else but he’s really focused on being the producer.” It shows that Chad is a humble character and is focused on his producing and the development of music. Chad is committed to being apart of the team.

Like me, I really want to do what I love in life. My family always reminded me to stay humble, and use the talents that God gave you. Knowing that the possibility of me hitting the big time is unlikely, doing what I love will ultimately keep me happy in life. I’m going to accomplish similar steps to achieve his greatness. Hoping to inspirer others and the younger generation to appreciate the gift of music. I realize that I might not become famous but I want to use the selfless values and will be an icon to someone in the next generation