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

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

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]

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/].

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]

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/]