Article Analysis

 The beginning quote was written as a sort of starting point for me creatively. I was also thinking about using this quote to break up the article in my layout.
In the opening paragraph I wanted to make it sound very much grown up and independent so I set the article to be held in the interviewee’s apartment. I also tried to keep it young with the second quote used in the article, I felt it added some reassurance to the reader as it sort of sets the tone of the article. I then proceeded to do a brief round up of her career accomplishments that she has managed to achieve. I included a film debut as I wanted her to seem like she had fought to become a singer and to show what she had to do to make it as singer. Again continuing from this idea that she had to fight to become a singer I wanted the story to be a real struggle so I used the idea that she was dropped from several labels, which is used later in the article and also was inspired by Katy Perry’s own struggle to sign to a record label, and after that she had no choice but to start her own record label, this aspect was inspired by Robyn who had also started her own record label to be able to release her music. The article then focus’ on her current project, this being her second studio album. The name of the album was inspired by Katy Perry’s single ‘Firework’ which details that there is something inside everyone of us that makes us unique, so I came up with the name ’Within Me’. The following  quote was inspired by something I read about Lady Gaga’s second album, “It came so quickly. I've been working on it for months, and I feel very strongly that it's finished right now. Some artists take years. I don't. I write music every day.” after seeing this you can see how I weaved this in to the quote in the article. Also in the quote you’ll notice it mentions something about her film career ‘Stabbed Part 2’, this helps the article move smoothly onto the next topic and the next paragraph.
The next paragraph talks about her film career in more detail. The film in which she starred in was inspired by  ‘Scream’. the film in ‘Scream’ was entitled Stab whereas mine is titled Stabbed. The character she played in ‘Stabbed’ was inspired by two character’s featured in slasher movies, the character Jamie Lloyd was featured in three Halloween films and Kirby Reed is a character that will be featured in the new Scream 4 film. The quote used in the first half of the second paragraph talks about plot points that are similar to ‘Scream’. The rest of the paragraph talks about how the film helped her to make it as a star.
The third paragraph is about Shawnee’s struggle and breakthrough into the music industry and the importance behind her record label. I wanted my artist  work for what she wanted in life so that she could inspire others to follow their dreams no matter what obstacles may be in the way. This paragraph kind of mocks the whole Disney music scene, with actress’ trying to make it as singers. But I wanted to feature a response to this which is why I included  quote about being labelled. I also felt it gave the article a hint of teenage rebellion.
The following paragraph focus’ on Shawnee’s childhood and an] round up of her first album. The first quote used in this paragraph was inspired by a quote Taylor Momsen has said in a recent interview, she said that whilst she was growing up her father played his Beatles records on vinyl which has become one of her main inspirations for her own album. The idea of having Shawnee’s first single to play at the end of her film was inspired by The Pretty Reckless’s first single being played at the end credits of Kick Ass. I also wanted her to have success in all areas of the album.
The fifth paragraph talks about her debut tour, award win and her fans. I wanted a paragraph to briefly show how everything is being received by the public and how important her fans are to her.
The next paragraph is focused on moving forward and to her current projects. I also wanted to included the idea that in the music industry everybody copies each other in terms of music and originality and how hard it is to maintain that. I also included the pressures that come with making a second album and how artists don’t want to repeat themselves and how important it is to move forward from the last album.
The seventh paragraph tries to create a more darker atmosphere with describing the new artwork and also talks about its what’s on the inside that matters, which I thought would be a really good message to include in the article as many teenagers have struggles with their looks and insecurities. I also thought it created a feeling of self esteem and empowerment. The second quote used in this article was inspired by something I read about Katy Perry’s new album, Perry told Rolling Stone: "The second record is really important to me because I think it shows whether I'm meant to do this, or I got lucky. Whereas my quote reads, “It’s really important for me that everything goes well because it could just mean I got lucky with my first album”.
The final paragraph talks about the future and what else is in store in her career and how important it is that everything goes to plan. I also wanted her to have an even bigger dream and want her to become a music icon hence the line, ‘I want my music to be listened to for years to come’.