7 - Shawn Mendes
Karen Smith
Hello Sean. Billboard have asked me to interview you! How are you, babe?
Shawn Mendes
Hi Karen, I am good! And, it’s Shawn.
Karen Smith
Oh, that's good! So, Shaun, Billboard tells me that you're a new artist on the block. I thought you were somebody from One Direction. My bad, babe! How are you finding the industry so far?
Shawn Mendes
It is difficult sometimes but exciting to work with so many talented people!
Karen Smith
Hm. I'm sure it must be hard. Who have you worked with so far, babe?
Shawn Mendes
I collaborated with Kesha on my album and will appear on remix of another artist’s song, but I don’t want to say who yet. Some of the songwriters include Teddy Geiger, Jake Gosling, Max Martin, Jack Antonoff and Julia Michaels.
Karen Smith
Tell me, Seann, what are some of your favorite tracks on your album?
Shawn Mendes
‘Feel the Rhythm’, ‘Shout It Out’, ‘No Filter’ and ‘We Love to Rock’!
Karen Smith
I love shouting out the lyrics to 'Rhythm of the Night' when I'm feeling it too, babe!
Shawn Mendes
Get in the groove!
Karen Smith
What about your fellow artists? Whose songs are you rocking out to? and who do you wish you could filter out?
Shawn Mendes
Haha. Well, ‘Ready Steady Go’ by Perrie smashes, as does ‘Moonrise’ by Troye. I was rocking out to ‘Showtime’ but Rihanna became shady. Surprisingly, Adam’s ‘Not Interested’ is really good too.
Karen Smith
What do you think about all these artists personally, babe?
Shawn Mendes
I think Selena’s story is convenient and doesn’t make much sense. She’s has a bad attitude for someone with a new career. I think she needs some chill. Also the Wine Squad need a new hobby.
Karen Smith
Oh wow. You have a lot to say. You should speak up more, Shon!
What are your plans for the first weekly challenge?
Shawn Mendes
I will be at the Label Fest, and I think the setlist will be fire!
Karen Smith
I’m looking forward to seeing the fireworks, then. Which label are you planning to sign with, Seon?
Shawn Mendes
Oh. Well, I haven’t quite decided. I need to research them a little bit. I’ve been working on other stuff so haven’t had a chance to yet!
Karen Smith
Oh, right! You’re so busy, babe. If you have enough time, why don’t we play a little game?
Shawn Mendes
Okay, I love games!
Karen Smith
The game is called Truth or Truth. Billboard told me that all I do is press this button, and it gives me two questions. Then you pick one of those questions to answer, truthfully. Got it, babe?
Shawn Mendes
Yes.
Karen Smith
Round 1 Question 1: Who is the most annoying of your fellow artists? Question 2: Which of your fellow artists is the cheapest?
Shawn Mendes
Question 1: Rihanna
Karen Smith
Round 2 Question 1: "Which of your fellow artists do you have a crush on?" Question 2: "What is the most embarrassing nickname you have ever had?"
Shawn Mendes
Question 1: Perrie Edwards! She is so lively and fun.
Karen Smith
I love Katy Perry too!
Final Round Question 1: "Do you support the LGBT community, and why?" Question 2: "Do you prefer the top or the bottom?"
Shawn Mendes
I do support LGBT community because so many of my fans are LGBT, plus many of my friends. Why would I not support them? It would be ignorant to be anti-LGBT.
I like to be on top, by the way!
Karen Smith
Oh, great to know, Shawne!
I'm afraid that's all we have time for today! It's getting late and I struggle to find my way home in the dark. Thank you for the interview!
Shawn Mendes
You’re welcome. Goodbye love!
Karen Smith
Goodbye John!