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Hey, I'm Eeman, a singer-songwriter and aspiring producer. I would call myself a dreamer who has a unique voice and composition style. Talking about my Tier 1 influencers, I would have to say that they have truly shaped me into the artist I am today. From personal development to perfection and professionalism in the studio, they have been true inspirations, teaching me that an artist does not have to conform to the rules of society to be successful and make a positive impact around them.

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Described as a “weird kid” from a very young age, he loved music like no other. Earlier in his life, he had surgery that went wrong, which left him with a speech impairment and he was bullied for this. Regardless of this shortcoming, he learned how to overcome it and become one of the most famous international artists today. Ed is truly an inspiration for persistence. He talks about the 10,000-hour rule in one interview, saying, “When you switch the dirty tap on, it’s gonna flow shit water out for a substantial amount of time, and then clean water’s gonna start flowing. And now and then you’re gonna get some shit, but as long as it gets out of you, it’s fine.” (iPlayMusicalThings 2014, 0:49). Sheeran has had a long, ongoing influence on me, teaching me how to surpass boundaries and have confidence in myself.

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Parcels is an Australian electro-pop band whose music is a mixture of different musical artists and genres. They have an incredibly unique sound, combining elements of funk, disco, pop, and electronic music. This blend helps them create their timeless sound by merging sounds from the 70s with more modern electronic music (Parcels, 2020). They heavily rely on their musicianship to bring their performances to life by performing all their sets live instead of using synthesizers or pre-programmed beats (Parcels, 2023). All members of the band chime in with their unique harmonies, bringing their sets to life, creating infectious music melodies, and leaving the audience in awe. They have blurred the lines between conventional music and creativity by being risky with their choice of music while still creating very happy and uplifting tunes. As an artist, I value how they go against the norms of music, much like the iconic and historical influences they have. They have shaped my hearing by noticing the intricacies that musicianship holds.

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Eminem is known as "Rap God" because of his lyrical flow. Ed's father brought Eminem’s “Marshal Matters LP” home one day and Ed was amazed by how fast he rapped, which he took as inspiration to overcome his stutter by learning the entire album by heart by age 10 (Motivation Mood, 2021, 1:30). The result is apparent in his spoken word delivery. Sheeran is frequently documented, particularly when writing songs with quick-paced, rap-influenced verses. He additionally claimed that Eminem motivated him in his endeavor to broaden his vocals. (Edwards, 2021).

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The French musical duo helped launch the Parcels internationally by collaborating with them on their hit song "Overnight" in 2017. (Middleton, 2021). Consequently, Parcels pursued a pragmatic approach, integrating comprehensively studio work with live performances that included sounds generated in a live context. Daft Punk heavily influenced parcels as they evolved their music into a polished, organic, and distinct sound, which Daft Punk is known for. Parcels' "Reflex" has an evident house-inspired sound to it, which was originally transformed from a ballad. (Paul Weedon, 2023).

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Steely Dan's influence on Parcels can be seen in the precision they employ when recording their tracks, as well as their desire for perfection. Steely Dan's jazz-rock training and complex works galvanized them to take risks with bigger ensembles while maintaining their music pop-accessible. Parcels' dedication to live recording processes allows their music to feel natural and complex, much like Steely Dan's did. Steely's album "Aja" (Steely Dan, 1977.) has a lot of similarities to Parcels' "Live Vol. 1" (Parcels, 2020.) in how all instruments progress and the music shifts from soft rock to a jazz fusion saxophone solo. This shows his influence on their experimental instrumentals.

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Parcels' music is influenced by the funk and disco styles of Earth, Wind & Fire. It's easy to praise the late 60's band because they had a groove that worked well for both dance and pop music. While this limits them more to a disco band than a true soul/rock band, there's nothing wrong with exploring different styles that became danceable disco hits. (Middleton, 2021.). The laid-back approach to Parcels' songs feels more like jamming than playing a written piece. We can see an interception of influences in Earth, Wind, & Fire's song "Let's Groove" as it incorporates voice synthesizers, which Daft Punk uses heavily in its music production. (Earth, Wind, & Fire. 1981).

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Eric Clapton's contribution to Ed Sheeran is profound on several fronts, particularly in terms of how he plays his guitar and composes his music. Clapton, whose music is loaded with blues and heartfelt verses, has had a significant impact on Sheeran. (Brakes, 2021). He reflects on how impressed he was by Clapton's legendary performance of "Layla" at the Queen's Golden Jubilee concert in 2002; shortly after, he purchased his first guitar and began learning the song's riffs—a pivotal point in his career as a musician. (Wikipedia Contributors, 2019). Sheeran's ballads exemplify his ability to capture universal emotions by way of intimate narratives.

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Sheeran has acknowledged that The Beatles were one of his main influences and that he admires their ability to produce catchy tunes. He demonstrates this in his song compositions, which frequently tell a story with melodic rhythms. Sheeran's albums ÷ (Ed Sheeran, 2017) and = (Ed Sheeran, 2021) showcase his experimentation with distinct sounds and genres, inspired by the Beatles' creative style seen in their album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (Beatles, 1967). He also draws inspiration from the Beatles for their cultural impact; he believes they established the very essence of British music on an international scale, which he attributes to himself as an internationally recognized pop icon. This love of traditional songwriting has enabled him to adhere to emotional resonance with a larger fanbase.