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It is through their lyric delivery (song "Strong") that I connect with this artist as they express a vulnerability and emotional burden that many people carry but don't want to talk about. According to the lyrics of "Strong" by Fred Again, it's okay to ask for help, and it's not necessary to carry the burden alone.

Also, I like how he can take a video or audio sample and turn it into a whole new genre by composing a beat.

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Blackwell, M. (2022, May 10). Fred Again has gotten to know Brian Eno from a family friend getting Fred again get into Brian Eno's Acappella Sining group. From there Fred has convinced Brain his production talents from then on Brain has taken Fred under his wing.

After a family friend netted 16-year-old Fred Gibson an invitation to Eno’s a cappella singing group, Gibson convinced Eno of his considerable production talents. Eno took him under his wing and gave him his first credits on Eno’s two 2014 albums with Underworld’s Karl Hyde. Secret Life, Fred Again/Brian Eno. Pitchfork. Retrieved from [https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/fred-again-brian-eno-secret-life/#:~:text=After%20a%20family%20friend%20netted,with%20Underworld%27s%20Karl%20Hyde.]

Lowe, Z. (January 1 - September 9 2022). Brian Eno has also been able to inspire Fred but not take over and dominate his work, as a lot of artists have said the same thing when they get to experience working with Brian Eno. Fred again. ‘actual life 3’, boiler room, and creative process | Apple Music, YouTube. Available at: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeD0g5xXo7E&t=840s] (Accessed: 21 February 2024

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Tregoning, J. (2023, October 9). Fred and Skrillex have forged a dream of becoming DJ partners in a few short years. Together as fellow Ed Sheeran collaborators, their partnership went legit on "Rumble," an instant wobbly-bass classic featuring grime MC Flowdan, which Fred teased in his star-making 2022 Boiler Room set. Mere months after "Rumble" officially dropped in January, they Closed Coachella with a historic set alongside their buddy and studio secret weapon, Four Tet. How Skrillex & Fred Again, became dance music’s Favorite Friendship: A Timeline, Grammy Awards. Retrieved [https://www.grammy.com/news/skrillex-fred-again-friendship-timeline-collaborations-videos]

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Shawn Mendes' songs connect with me because he uses multiple vocal layers. A song that particularly stands out to me is "Wonder," especially in the last chorus where all the vocal harmonies build up. Vocals become more distorted as the chorus progresses, but they fit perfectly with the track as it approaches its end.

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Johnson, E. (2020, March 9). "When it came to tracks on his album, there was one person who played a pivotal part in its sound. Mendes stated that his song 'Ruin' was heavily inspired by John Mayer’s hit single, 'Gravity'. The Canadian singer explained that he wanted to create music that could possibly form friendships, which is what he says 'Gravity' did for him." Shawn Mendes The Specific Song That Influenced His Music, Suggest Retrieved from [https://www.suggest.com/shawn-mendes-names-songs-that-influenced-his-music/57944/].

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Cerón, E. (September, 22, 2016). Shawn Mendes was listening to a lot of Justin Timberlake songs when he made the track (Lost in Japan. This influence can clearly be heard in Mendes vocals as he hits lingering, high notes on the final chorus line.

One of Shawn's favourite throwback songs was "Cry Me a River" by Justin Timberlake. as Shawn quoted: "This was definitely the song I listened to every single day on the drive to school from the age of 10-15," Shawn says. "I used to bug my mom playing this song in the car every single time. I know every lyric to this song. From day 1, Justin Timberlake has been a huge inspiration for me."). Shawn Mende’s Musical Inspiration and Favorite Songs, Revealed. Teenvoguee. Retrieved from [https://www.teenvogue.com/gallery/shawn-mendes-beats-1-pop-up-interview-illuminate]

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Johnson, E. (2022, March 9). Shawn Mendes unveiled a playlist that has his favourite songs on it. The list contained some less-than-surprising song. Shawn shared that he listens to fan favourites such as: "Grenade" By Bruno Mars, which was released in 2010. Shawn Mendes Names The Specific Songs That Influenced His Music. Suggest. Retrieved from [https://www.suggest.com/shawn-mendes-names-songs-that-influenced-his-music/57944/]

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Armstrong, M. (2022, October 27). Fred explained that he admires artists who deeply know themselves, like Burna Boy and Stormzy. “I think that’s probably why I’m so inspired by rappers a lot,” he said. “That’s probably why I work a lot in that world because so entwined in the culture of that is a degree of, like, self-security.” He added, “And, of course, Ed, because Ed low-key comes from that world, too.” Fred Again.. And Ed Sheeran Were ‘Twins From The Beginning’ Of Their Collaborative Relationship. UPPROXX. Retrieved from [https://uproxx.com/indie/fred-again-ed-sheeran-zane-lowe-apple-music/]