Dylan Barker - My bronze arts award journey

Hi my name is Dylan Barker aka RAWD and I have been working on completing my bronze Arts Award at We are Noise. As part of my journey I have created this web page to show all of my work, Dylan.

part A: exploring the arts as a participant

When I first started at We are Noise we discussed what Arts activity I would be best at, and I decided to focus on how to become a rapper/lyricist. After this I created my Arts Award Plan, which I designed to show my journey in learning to become a recording artist.

PART A - EXPLORING THE ARTS: REFLECTION Q&A

Here is my interview outlining my musical journey from start to finish and why I do what I do. I talk about what my influences are and why I got into making music. I hope you enjoy it. Dylan aka RawD.

q - Who are biggest musical influences?

a - Aitch & Central Cee. I like the way they convey a message and I resonate with their style of rapping.

q - Can you describe your earliest music experience?

a - One of my first experiences in music was actually at We Are Noise when we shot a music video on session for my first ever track recorded here.

q - How do you approach song writing?

a - Usually I listen to a beat and get in a zone. I then use my notes on my phone and go with the flow using rap as an outlet to express myself.

q - What is your creative process?

a - If I feel inspired to write something, I usually find a beat that resonates with me. I have to hear the beat first before I can start to write my raps.

q - Describe your genre and sound?

a - UK urban based music with heartfelt lyrics.

q - Do you incorporate your personal experiences in your lyrics?

a - Not always but if the feeling is right then I will express myself with my lyrics.

q - What is the key message of your music?

a - I am telling my story expressing my feelings and experiences within my life.

q - What song are you most proud of?

a - Do not disturb (DND).

q - What advice would you give to other people looking to get into music?

a - Go with your heart and what you believe in and don’t let anyone tell you you can’t do it.

When I came to We Are Noise I had an interest in rap music, which then became something I knew I wanted to pursue.I make music because it helps me deal with my problems. I enjoyed the thrill of making a song on my first visit which led me to want to improve in the artform.

Part C: Musical Inspiration

Aitch - Close To Home Album Cover Art

I’ve chosen to research Aitch for my musical inspiration. For this section of my arts award I decided that doing a podcast style audio interview would be best to express why Aitch is an inspiration in my musical journey.