
Overall, Ed + Devlin have a lot of expectation with Watchtower due to its previous popularity created by Jimmy Hendrix and their own reputations on the line for making a cover of his song.

In terms the music video for Watchtower, these character narrative functions can be applied to the artists and actors within the narrative of the video. Propps theory suggests that each character in the narrative has a specific functions that backs up the text. Not only do they have their own reputations, Watchtower is a remake of Jimmy Hendrix's big hitting track meaning there is a high standard that these two artists are to meet to gain any success from this song. Devlin ft Ed Sheeran - Watchtower (Hip-Hop/Rap) Narrative - Propps Theory. Alike Devlin, Ed Sheeran has made his name in mainstream music with his most recent album gaining a lot of popularity and becoming very reputable.Įd + Devlin are both established music artists with a large fan base meaning when this song was produced there was already a high expectation of any music they produce. Devlin alongside Ed Sheeran and Labrinth perform his current track 'Watchtower' in the Radio 1 Live Lounge for Fearne at the BBC Maida Vale Studios. 2017 saw the release of his third studio. Genres are constituted not just by bodies of films but also by the established expectations of viewers.’ King (2002)ĭevlin has already made himself and established rapper with his album 'Bud, Sweat and Beers' having been fairly successful considering he was as popular and mainstream as he is now and with general collaborations with other big artists. The song features British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and was produced by Labrinth. His 2013 follow-up, A Moving Picture, featured production work from and vocal collaborations with big pop names like Labrinth, Naughty Boy, Katy B, and Ed Sheeran, and saw Devlin tread the fine line between street cred and mainstream blandness, remaining for the most part on the right side of the line. 'Watchtower' was released on 16 August 2012 and entered the UK Singles Chart on 26 August 2012 at number 7 - becoming Devlin's highest-charting single and only Top 10 hit and. The song features British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and was produced by Labrinth. Filmgoers generally like to have a broad idea of what to expect from any individual picture. Watchtower is the fifth single by British rapper Devlin, and the lead single from Devlin's second studio album A Moving Picture (2013). ‘The attraction of genre to the industry is closely linked to its presumed appeal to viewers.
