Bounce Magazine August 2018
Featuring Jesse Quin, Bass Guitarist of Keane and Founder of Old Jet, Piers James, Skinny Rodgers, Caswell, James Brown and we review Milsoms Kesgrave Hall, Haw Wood Farm plus competitions and summer recipes.
Featuring Jesse Quin, Bass Guitarist of Keane and Founder of Old Jet, Piers James, Skinny Rodgers, Caswell, James Brown and we review Milsoms Kesgrave Hall, Haw Wood Farm plus competitions and summer recipes.
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LATITUDE 18<br />
AUGUST AUGUST <strong>2018</strong> | <strong>2018</strong> ISSUE | ISSUE #70 | #70 PIERS JAMES<br />
PIERS JAMES<br />
Quickly making a name for himself on the UK scene is rapper, Piers James.<br />
With thought provoking lyrics and a positive<br />
spin on content, his skills as a lyricist, as well<br />
as in songwriting and producing, make the<br />
Vibes and Tribulations artist someone to add<br />
to your new music list.<br />
Rachel Ducker caught up with Piers about his<br />
recent performance at Latitude.<br />
R: How did you find this years festival?<br />
It was one of my favourite<br />
to date. I performed last<br />
year on the BBC introducing<br />
stage, but this year as I<br />
was on the Lake Stage, it<br />
was a bigger setting and it<br />
felt nice to have so many<br />
people there watching my<br />
music.<br />
R: How would you describe<br />
your music style?<br />
I would say it has elements of old school<br />
jazz, and neo soul but with more energy and<br />
upbeat drums.<br />
R: You have been described as arrogant, and<br />
you completely take that on board?…<br />
[laughs] Ah, its just confidence because I<br />
believe in myself. I guess a typical musician<br />
is supposed to be quite humble, but I truly<br />
believe I will do well – so I will push myself<br />
further. I will always move forward, as apposed<br />
to having doubts. I don’t need validation from<br />
other people.<br />
R: Would you say that makes you stand out<br />
as an artist?<br />
Yeah, I think I am like Marmite, some people<br />
will enjoy that side of me and get inspired<br />
by that, but some people may not like it, I<br />
have learnt to deal with it. I have no fear in<br />
speaking to people and I think that’s got me<br />
far.<br />
R: Your projects so far have been self<br />
released as an up and coming artist why is<br />
this important for you?<br />
Yeah, for someone who<br />
produces, raps, sings and<br />
masters, from the time I’ve<br />
finished the tune I’ve probably<br />
got a video in my head of how<br />
I want it to look. I like having<br />
creative control.<br />
R: You’ve had support from<br />
BBC Radio 1 how does that<br />
feel to be championed by such<br />
a big music organisation?<br />
Its good, for me there is no better feeling than<br />
knowing I have support. Social media all helps<br />
now too. But being on the radio doesn’t mean<br />
you’ve made it, I am always thinking about the<br />
next step.<br />
R: What inspires your songwriting?<br />
Life experiences, who you meet, who you<br />
speak to. Could just be a conversation. I<br />
am not just a rapper or a singer; I am like a<br />
director of music.<br />
R: What is next for Piers James?<br />
I went to Spain and filmed a new video, I have<br />
more live shows coming up and an EP coming<br />
out around September.<br />
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