Hey Music Mag - Issue 2 - October 2018
Welcome to the second edition of Hey Mag! This edition includes insight from true legends in the form of ‘The Modfather’, Mr Paul Weller, as well as an interview with Kathy Sledge, who found worldwide fame with one of the most successful female supergroups of the disco era, Sister Sledge. Errollyn Wallen talks about her prolific career in classical music and Ramz, the hot-right-now rapper from South London, talks about his whirlwind year. You'll also meet producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist, Bill Ryder-Jones. And guest contributor Mosely Trybez makes the case for conversation – and action – surrounding mental health issues in the world of hip-hop. Delve in and enjoy the read.
Welcome to the second edition of Hey Mag!
This edition includes insight from true legends in the form of ‘The Modfather’, Mr Paul Weller, as well as an interview with Kathy Sledge, who found worldwide fame with one of the most successful female supergroups of the disco era, Sister Sledge.
Errollyn Wallen talks about her prolific career in classical music and Ramz, the hot-right-now rapper from South London, talks about his whirlwind year. You'll also meet producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist, Bill Ryder-Jones. And guest contributor Mosely Trybez makes the case for conversation – and action – surrounding mental health issues in the world of hip-hop.
Delve in and enjoy the read.
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UPFRONT<br />
CONTENTS<br />
UPFRONT<br />
6 NEWS<br />
What’s cooking across the UK<br />
and around the world.<br />
FEATURES<br />
12 FINDING MEANING<br />
British icon Paul Weller reveals what’s<br />
on his mind following the recent<br />
release of his new album,<br />
True Meanings.<br />
18 DIFFERENT CLASS<br />
Errollyn Wallen claims classical music<br />
belongs to everybody.<br />
22 AIMING HIGHER<br />
Arguably one of Liverpool’s most<br />
talented sons, Bill Ryder-Jones<br />
creates music for elevation.<br />
26 AN IDLE MIND<br />
Bristol’s independent record label Idle<br />
Hands celebrates its 50th release.<br />
6<br />
30<br />
30 MUSIC BY NUMBERS<br />
Amazing stats behind the incredible<br />
Amsterdam Dance Event.<br />
32 LOST IN MUSIC<br />
Kathy Sledge has music coursing<br />
through her veins.<br />
34 LET’S TALK ABOUT IT<br />
Mental health in hip-hop is a growing<br />
concern. Mosely Trybez says it’s time<br />
to be more vocal on the issue.<br />
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12<br />
36 MAKE BELIEVE<br />
It’s been a whirlwind year for Ramz.<br />
BACKSTAGE<br />
38 BOSSING IT!<br />
Nikki Wright-McNeill recaps her road<br />
to career satisfaction in music PR.<br />
34<br />
HEYMUSIC.COM<br />
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