This is my final finished version of my double page spread article. I have implemented the changes my teacher recommended by adding a sentence about her first single she has released, this gives the 'critic choice award nominee' have some context behind it. I think this final article matches my magazine well, as it discusses my artist, her background and also her music. It is suitable for my target audience as the register I have used has been carefully thought about.
Youngest Brits critic choice award nominee at 17, 5.5 million and counting combined followers on social media and YouTube, signed to a record label at just 15. She is already taking the music world by storm and her debut album 'Exhibition' is still months from being released... and if you still don't know who these stats belong to then where have you been. Since the release of her first single ‘Home’ this young star really has set the music scene a light with her unique blend of pop and country, brining them together to create a musical masterpiece.
Pearl Rey the 17-year-old singer who is taking on the best of country and pop never expected to have such a big success so soon into her career full filling her hidden passion. Born Pearl Kiely, she never saw herself heading in the direction of fame and fortune, as she left school with a collection of amazing grades. But grades aren't the only thing she picked up in the summer of 2014. "I spent the summer gigging in Birmingham before being scouted at gig for new home grown talent. I was given a immediate record deal and began working on my original work, Before I knew it I was leaving my initial dreams of becoming a teacher to become a signed singer."
Pearl started her life in the heart of Birmingham before she began touring around the country with her also musical family. She settled back into life in Birmingham in 2011 to begin her GCSE studies. Birmingham is now where she takes a great deal of inspiration along with that of her family. "My father and grandfather are both huge country fans. I was introduced into the genre by accident at the age of 4. I was mesmerised at the first note. I grew up watching them gigging around the country but I never saw myself up on a stage. My mother also loves country but she also offered a beautiful pop tone to her music and that's what i now take inspiration from. I bring together my fathers country spirit with my mothers pop background"
We asked Pearl Rey all about her upcoming debut album, she replied with "This project has become my life over the last 2 years believe or not. Its took the last 2 years and heap load of hard work to produce this album. I know 2 years is a long period but I took my time finding my sound while giging up and down the country. I saw it as the best way to find the sound that reflects me perfectly. The album is full of hits that bring together both the pop and country genre. If you dont get one then you get the other come through in every song. I think combing the two will create a unqiue sound that all can enjoy, the combined sound reflects me as a person but also as an artist. I am the music."
Away from music we spoke to Pearl about what else in her life that is her love. “Where do I start, Birmingham is my home town and I love it but Birmingham City Football club has a piece of my heart. I have my own season ticket and have done since I was born. Despite people recognising me in the street I still sit with the fans as I always have. They all know me in the stands and I trust them with my life. I think if I ever came into trouble id be safer at the St Andrews than anywhere else. " She sure does have more than one strong passion. Pearl isn’t just one layer deep, she is more than what meets the eye.
Pearl admits she has another new and interesting project to accompany her one her journey to music supremacy. “Last summer I got a phone call, from a surprising company. I was approached to work on a side project. For now the majority of the details will remain secret, well at least until after the album release as that’s my main priority but its sure to be a surprise. Let’s just say it defines me and my freedom and enlightenment of music. I feel so glad that my music finally reaching out to people but when this project is revealed my full message will be made clear.” We are surely intrigued but I guess we will just have to stay peeled and watch her project come to life.
We got talking to Pearl about her past before music became to the forefront of her life. We spoke about everything from her past school life, to relationships and family. She opened up and revealed all by saying “When I came back to Birmingham to study for my GCSE’s I didn’t always have the best time. School became a place of hell for me as I encountered mass bullying from people I thought were my friends. During my 3 years I so wanted to leave and move to a new school but I thought that would let them win. So that’s when I put them to the back of my mind and put all of my determination into my school work and it paid off. I left school that summer with grades I was proud of, including 6A*s. It was then I realised no one could get in the way. That summer was the best summer I’ve ever had because I left school and I left them behind. The funniest part is if they read this article and realise I’m talking about them. They were my friends and now they are nothing more than strangers in the street who I had to spend three years with.”
However Pearl isn’t as innocent as she seems, she spoke about her wild side and the behaviour that has created a storm with the fans. “I like coming out of my comfort zone and that can sometimes create a bigger reaction than expected. I want to be an idol to young girls and also boys, but not for fame and fortune but to show them that you can be yourself and succeed. If that means doing the unexpected then why not? I used to hide from trying new things but not now. I recently just did a skydive in aid of charity and I’ve just booked to do a bungee jump and helicopter ride in Australia, all of which is a big deal to someone scared of heights. The new challenges are what make me thrive to express myself."
After hearing about her trip to Australia, we asked just how she fits her adventures around her already busy schedule.“My record company have been quite relaxed allowing me to record when I feel I’m really in the mood. They want me to still focus on being young and they see the wait as just a bigger impact for when it finally does drop. Music is only ever at its best when you’re in the mood. If I was to record not at 100% it just wouldn’t be pretty.” Pearl has also just moved into a new house of her own to strengthen her new found independence. She tells us of extreme happiness to have her own living space. “I’ve already had my friends and family around. Moving out of home was big decision, I’ve never lived one my own. I didn’t even know how to use the washing machine until a few days before collecting the keys [laughs] and I’m still getting grips to the cooking but my mum is always a call away. She’s made that very clear. I’m apprehensive of what is to come without the comfort of my parents but it’s exciting” She is moving out of the family home, the small home town girl is growing up.
Before we finished we asked Pearl all about her Brit nomination. “I believe I’m the youngest person to be nominated for the award, which to me is more amazing then winning it. Not going to lie I would have loved to win it but with my best music not released yet, I think the true me wouldn’t be presented. I’ve worked hard to get to this point and nomination shows me it’s all be worth it. Of course I don’t do it for the awards but they show people are taking the time to listen and appreciate my sound.” We also spoke about her ever growing social media following, who watch her steps from all across the world. “Knowing people are supporting me from half way around the country is such a huge inspiration. The numbers having just been growing and growing it’s crazy how me, an ordinary girl from Birmingham has fans from a far as Australia – that’s another reason why I’m going on that trip later this year, that I spoke about earlier. I wish I could meet them all, but that’s impossible but It’s important for them to know I appreciate each every fans support” Wow a small town girl who has grown past her English roots and is now reaching bigger heights.
As for what’s next after the album, Pearl is going on Tour. She is definitely one hard worker. An album release and a tour in all in a short amount of time. “It’s going to be an amazing experience. I know I’ve toured before gigging but this time it’s different. Before I’d be supporting doing covers in little clubs and bars but now it’s all about me. How big headed does that sound {laughs.} What I mean is, this time on a wide UK tour performing in some of the best venues in the country performing my own material for the people I care about the most. My fans! They are everything and I wouldn’t be here today doing this interview let alone realising an album without them. I owe them a lot and that’s why I want to make them a big part of this tour.” We asked what she meant by this and she replied “You’ll have to watch this space.” The future surely looks bright for this young star.
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