Music Video: Stormzy Flashcards
Website and Social Media
How does Stormzy’s website change
Changes content when new albums and singles are released
How many followers on Facebook does Stormzy have
1.2 million followers
What does Stormzy speak about on Social Media
Equal rights and his desire to combat racial prejudice
What Hyper links are on Stormzy’s website
Links to merchandise and other sale opportunities (tickets to his tour and purchasing his latest singles/albums)
What is the purpose of the Pop-Up advert in Stormzy’s website
Offers audience interaction as users can sign up to a Newsletter
How does Stormzy widen his audience reach on his website
Stormzy has many links to other music artists featured in his songs and in photos shared on social media
How has Stormzy’s website been commodified (transforming objects and ideas into something that can be bought or sold)
The direct link to album releases, the selling of exclusive editions and links to supporting companies such as Adidas
How does Stormzy appear on his website through Self-Representation
Talented, successful, intelligent and charitable
How does Stormzy’s website fall into typical hip-hop representations
Through images and lyrics such as sexualising females and glamorising violence
How does Stormzy’s website offer a parasocial relationship
Fans can purchase exclusives and receive direct interaction through ‘SMS’ from Stormzy
How does Stormzy’s website offer entertainment to audiences
Links to music videos and fun videos he uploads
Name a specific merchandise sold on Stormzy’s website
This Is What I Mean TL Hoodie (£90)
What Social Media platforms are linked on Stormzy’s website
Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), YouTube and TikTok
What does the dark colours on Stormzy’s Website reference
Stormzy’s support of social causes for the Black Community
How is Stormzy different to most artists on social media
Stormzy has developed his online presence but does not use Social Media as often as many artists
