Example

It's been a while, so to kick off the newest round of interviews right, we have for you, Example! This amazing rapper from Fulham (yes, Fulham) has a sense of humor that is to be reckoned with. His grinningly good album "What We Made" is not only highly entertaining, but has a considerable amount of substance and is just an all 'round taste of what Example is about. Luckily enough he is on tour at the moment, be sure to go to his page and find a show near you. Personally we can't wait to hear what comes form this genius in the future.
Tracks we recommend to get you started: 'So Many Roads' 'Diamond Day' 'Take What I Want' 'Posh Birds' 'Birthday Card' 'Me and Mandy' 'Vile' etc. and the pod-casts.


How long have you been making music?

Well I attempted to make some music when I was 11. On my casio keyboard with my sister doin' backing vocals. But making proper music that’s worthy of release maybe 6 years.

What made you want to be a musician/did you grow up in a very musically charged home?

My sister and I learned to play Piano when were both in our early teens. We got to a pretty decent standard. I used to fuck about with an old drumkit as well for a while. My dad was always singing around the house though really loudly to Motown and The Rolling Stones.

When did you know you wanted to me a musician?

Dunno, maybe 2003, I wanted to be an actor or director before that

What kind of music did you listen to growing up?

Whatever was in the charts. I used to buy loadsa compilations. I went through a Michael Jackson stage, a Wu-Tang stage, a Nirvana stage, I’ve consistently listened to rap and motown though my whole life.

What is touring like for you?

What have been some of your favorite moments. Touring is the best part of my job. That and the freebies. I love seeing the fans reactions to my stuff.

What place do you really want to play/ go on tour?

Australia, Canada, parts of the US. I have already visited these places but want to see the crowds reactions. I know I have fans in all these places.

Do you enjoy larger or smaller venues?

Smaller venues are more fun. The buzz at festivals though cant be matched.

What's the worst place you've played? What happened there?

A place called Hartlepool which is in the north of England in the middle of nowhere. Nobody came. I was watched by 8 people. And all the locals were downstairs fighting each other and throwing beer and pizza.

What's the weirdest thing that has ever happened to you during a show?

Someones wife got up on stage and tried to take the mic off me. I took the piss out of her and her husband tried to fight me. Also we had a guy in a chicken suit dancing at a festival last year. I found out after that 5 different people changed into that suit throughout the show and I didn’t even notice.

Through outlets such as Beat Stevie we have been able to catch a glimpses of what your life is like. What would you like people to know about you that they might not know from just watching Beat Stevie?

My life is actually the opposite of Beat Stevie. We play up for the cameras. It is a warped perspective. The magic of tv editing!! I actually spend 90% of my life in meetings and down the gym.

Have there ever been moments where you wanted to through in the towel?

Never. I have one of the best jobs in the world

What would you be doing if you weren't making music?

Making films or doing stand-up comedy.

Where do you get your inspiration?

Are many of the characters in your songs based in reality? Well a lot of my stories are based on books or articles I’ve read in magazines. Only a small percentage of my songs are based on real people and situations – like Me & Mandy and Birthday card

Do you ever worry about the publics/parents reaction to some of your lyrics?

Nah not at all. I would never release something I wasn’t happy with

In historical perspective where do you see yourself in 10-20 years?

On a beach relaxing. Maybe with a pen and notepad writing a few songs.

How do you feel about today's culture, what would you change if you could?

I’d like John Lennon’s song Imagine to become reality.

What kind of music do you think you would be able to go the rest of your life without listening to again?

Death Metal.

As people from an internet site how do you think the web affects the music industry?

It’s now more important that tv advertising and magazines in a lot of respects. The web is always changing though. One minute your video, myspace or blog is the hottest thing in the world, but you can soon be forgotten. You have to keep up with what the kids are doing these days. They know where its at.

You're a very political man, what issue peaks an interest in you the most? If you could make one large political/environmental change what would it be?

This is a misconception. Im not that political. My songs are more observational than preachy.

If you could live in any movie what would it be? Who would you be playing?

I would like to be in a film like Waterworld. Lots of people think that’s a shit movie but I would love the adventure of trying to find the last piece of dry land on the planet.

If you could sum yourself up in a few words, what would they be?

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