I like it, it couldn't be more sincere. It's so interesting hearing what could have been in Rob's head around that decade. Being a kid. It makes me remember "83" by John Mayer, I know they are not similar at all, but both artist seem to take us to their heads back then, and it's such an interesting trip. You can't help relating and feeling a bit melancholic as well.
It's really honest and make me think about my early days as well...so long...I love both "decades" songs in Rudebox, since they truly tell a story.
Rob says: "I was obsessed by a track by the Mitchell Brothers called ˜Routine Check" and also a big fan of Mike Skinner of The Streets and what he does over records, be it rapping or poetry. Its very similar to Ian Dury's stuff to me, Im also a big fan of his, he was the first white British rapper. I've always always wanted to be a rapper, I've always been jealous of rappers because of how comfy they are and how cool they look, they've always got a tracksuit on and trainers and I have to dress up cos Im a popstar... I want to be a rapper but the world won't let me. The only reason I have craved my own niche is because it is not that easy. I love words and will continue to use them. It is bitter sweet about a decade where I formed an opinion, I was wrong."
I like it, it couldn't be more sincere. It's so interesting hearing what could have been in Rob's head around that decade. Being a kid. It makes me remember "83" by John Mayer, I know they are not similar at all, but both artist seem to take us to their heads back then, and it's such an interesting trip. You can't help relating and feeling a bit melancholic as well. It's really honest and make me think about my early days as well...so long...I love both "decades" songs in Rudebox, since they truly tell a story.
Rob says: "I was obsessed by a track by the Mitchell Brothers called ˜Routine Check" and also a big fan of Mike Skinner of The Streets and what he does over records, be it rapping or poetry. Its very similar to Ian Dury's stuff to me, Im also a big fan of his, he was the first white British rapper. I've always always wanted to be a rapper, I've always been jealous of rappers because of how comfy they are and how cool they look, they've always got a tracksuit on and trainers and I have to dress up cos Im a popstar... I want to be a rapper but the world won't let me. The only reason I have craved my own niche is because it is not that easy. I love words and will continue to use them. It is bitter sweet about a decade where I formed an opinion, I was wrong."