Playlist: Micheal Newton

What’s the best music video you’ve seen recently and why?

The ‘best’ mmm, I feel like every week/month the best video is dropped.

I really liked the Berwyn - MIA video, I think the visual matches the feel and tone of the song. 

I wanted to say the best video I have seen recently is Potter Payper - Gangsteritus from Shan Phearon but I thought that would be cheating as he’s one of the many talented directors at Greatcoat. 

What’s the first music video you remember being impressed by?

This is a tough one, I could say any Missy Elliot or Micheal Jackson video.

Smooth Criminal had me practising dance moves in the living room, everything about that video is amazing. 

And what’s your all-time favourite music video?

Kendrick Lamar - ELEMENT.

What other directors/artists do you look to for inspiration?

Mmmm no one really, I draw inspiration from music and everyday life, things I experience or see.

Artists like Kendrick Lamar, J Cole, George the Poet, Kano can invoke a message that can inspire a story in me.

What are you listening to at the moment?

Kojey Radical - Reason to Smile and Benny The Butcher - Tana Talk 4.

What’s your favourite bit of tech, whether for professional or personal use?

Can I be boring and say my phone? It has everything I need, games, contact, information, music, memories etc.

What artist(s) would you most like to work with and why?

USA: Kendrick, J Cole and Doja Cat.

UK: Ghetts and Kano, These are two legends I have grown up watching and listening to them, both have great creative vision and the message in their music is something I can get behind most times.