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 In the past week I continued co-operating setting up the microphones - since I have sensitive hearing and tend to struggle with loud noise, I brought earplugs to help me focus without the loud noises hurting my ears and I felt much more comfortable setting the microphones with them in. I remembered to bring them after another student gave us criticism for not being able to set anything up. Music I have been listening to for the past week includes... SINGLES Starlight - Dave Go - Cat Burns No Love - Summer Walker & SZA Night Away (Dance) - A1 x J1 feat. Tion Wayne 3005 - Childish Gambino 2am - Foals Meet Me At Our Spot - THE ANXIETY, Willow & Tyler Cole Headtaps - Lil Durk KEEP IT UP - Rex Orange County Maria I'm Drunk - Travis Scott feat. Justin Bieber & Young Thug What I Wanna - MoStack Helpline - Mura Masa feat. Tom Tripp ALBUMS Still Over It - Summer Walker Over It - Summer Walker DAYTONA - Pusha T AT.LONG.LAST.A$AP - A$AP Rocky The Walls Are Way Too Thin - Holly Hu...

 Skills I have learned before half-term include me continuously getting better at the mixing desk, rigging and de-rigging the microphones and loading the computers up in order to record the band. I feel like there should be more skills I need to work on. Half term has given me a chance to check out more new music and expand my taste. Over my week off I have been listening to Central Cee's new album "23" - my favourite tracks are "Obsessed With You", "Lil Bro", "Eurovision", "Khabib" and "Retail Therapy". I have also been listening to Chicago rapper Lil Durk and German funk producer Purple Disco Machine, as well as checking out songs in the Top 100 I never knew existed. This Spotify playlist contains a list of songs that have been on rotation for me in the past month:

10) Plastic Beach - Gorillaz (pop / electronic / hip hop / funk) Best Track: Empire Ants (with Little Dragon) Worst Track: Glitter Freeze (with Mark E Smith) 9) ASTROWORLD - Travis Scott (trap / psychedelic rap) Best Track: STOP TRYING TO BE GOD Worst Track: CAROUSEL 8) Blonde - Frank Ocean (R&B / avant-garde soul) Best Track: Nights Worst Track: Futura Free 7) dont smile at me - Billie Eilish (electropop / bedroom pop) Best Track: hostage Worst Track: COPYCAT 6) The Dark Side Of The Moon - Pink Floyd (progressive rock / psychedelic rock / art rock) Best Track: Us and Them Worst Track: Any Colour You Like Honourable Mentions: good kid, m.A.A.d city - Kendrick Lamar KIDS SEE GHOSTS - KIDS SEE GHOSTS 21 - Adele Demon Days - Gorillaz Flower Boy - Tyler, the Creator Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd DAMN. - Kendrick Lamar WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? - Billie Eilish OK Computer - Radiohead Man On The Moon: The End Of Day - Kid Cudi Melt My Eyez See Your Future - Denzel Curry ...

Over the past week, I didn't get enough time to do studio work, so for the time being I have been tidying up my blog. Over on streaming, I have been digging into more of Kendrick Lamar's discography and had been listening to his unreleased J. Cole collaboration "Black Friday" - in the track, Lamar raps original lyrics over Cole's "A Tale Of 2 Citiez" beat and Cole raps original lyrics over Lamar's "Alright" beat. This has given me more inspiration for song lyrics - last night, I started thinking of a tense story to tell over the beat of "A Tale Of 2 Citiez" and will begin writing soon. Elsewhere, I have branched out of hip-hop and R&B, and have been listening to plenty of pop music, most of them by upcoming pop acts. Here are 9 pop songs that have been on rotation for me this past week: London Is Lonely - Holly Humberstone Fingers Crossed - Lauren Spencer-Smith hope ur ok - Olivia Rodrigo Sacrifice - The Weeknd abcdefu - GAYLE...

I listen to music for enjoyment rather than inspiration but there have been songs I listened to a lot, either because the music inspires me or I simply enjoy them. Here's nine of them, and I will be giving a brief summary of the song's genre and lyrics.  Someone Else - Private Zero This song is chill drill from an upcoming UK rapper based in London called Private Zero. The song lyrically details a breakup and how hurt and guilty Zero is by it, however in the second verse he talks about how he has moved on. The song has a female vocal sample in the intro and after the chorus, and an acoustic guitar melody over a trap beat, making this a song you can vibe to and chill to. A lot of Kendrick Lamar As stated in my EPK, Kendrick is my favourite artist. He hasn't released any original music since 2018, so I am currently awaiting a new song by him, however there are rumours he will release a new album this year. Wasted - Digga D & ArrDee This is a catchy drill tune that samples...

I will be listing some of my favourite artists and my five favourite songs by them, in no particular order. Additionally, to see what I have been listening to since August 2020, you can view my last.fm page linked to the blog. Kendrick Lamar These Walls Wesley's Theory DNA. Sing About Me, I'm Dying Of Thirst Alright Kanye West Touch The Sky No More Parties In LA Off The Grid Gorgeous Runaway Billie Eilish when the party's over everything i wanted Happier Than Ever hostage lovely Gorillaz Feel Good Inc. November Has Come Empire Ants Aries Andromeda Dave Lesley Verdansk Question Time Starlight Heart Attack Kid Cudi Pursuit Of Happiness Soundtrack 2 My Life Tequila Shots The Void Up Up & Away Polo G Wishing For A Hero RAPSTAR Bloody Canvas Lost Files I Know Olivia Rodrigo traitor drivers license hope ur ok favorite crime good 4 u Frank Ocean Nights Chanel Thinkin Bout You White Ferrari Pyramids A$AP Rocky Purity Sandman Electric Body Praise The Lord (Da Shine) Multiply SZA...