Idol Interview: Beckii Cruel

So I've finally gotten my Beckii Cruel interview and short history finished up!  I just posted it on Geek Wing for review, but I figured I could post it on here as well since it's my article.  It seems like it may defeat the purpose, but I don't think it does really. I like helping my friend Sharky out and also being able to reach more people with these simple little reviews and such that I do.  Anyway here's the overview and interview of and with Miss. Flint. 

Just a few months ago if someone had mentioned Rebecca Anne Flint to me I wouldn’t have known who they were talking about.  If you go by that name you probably don’t know either, but as Beckii Cruel her star is definitely on the rise.  Miss. Flint started her now booming career back in July of 2007 when she began posting vlogs on Youtube with her brother.  After a short while she started uploading videos of herself dancing to Japanese pop songs from anime with some of her own choreography.  In April of 2009, at the age of thirteen, Beckii posted a video of herself dancing to “Danjo” and that is what really set it all off.  Shortly after posting the video it was uploaded to the Japanese video streaming site known as Nico Nico Douga and her popularity went through the roof.  Since then she has become a well known dancer and singer in Japan where she is considered a Moe Idol.  She has released a single with her band Cruel Angels entitled “Tsubasa o Kudasai,” but due to managerial issues is no longer affiliated with the Angels.  She has also released her own idol DVD called “This is Beckii Cruel” and a series of language learning books titled “Beckii Cruel de Eigomimi.”

Since her rise to fame in Japan she has developed broader goals for herself and her career.  In August of 2010 she introduced herself to the British public with the documentary “Beckii: Schoolgirl Superstar at 14” that aired on BBC Three.  She has also been working with award winning songwriter and producer Tom Nichols, and hopes to gain even more widespread acknowledgement with the release of her newest song “You Can’t Kiss Me” which will be targeted towards nonjapanese fans.  The CD’s release date is set for sometime in the spring of 2011.  On the side she has also started a Youtube channel called “What a Cruel Day” with fellow youtuber Amy Day.  They usually take feedback from their viewers and decide on which dare to do for their videos.

  

In all her two personal Youtube channels together have been viewed nearly 3,400,000 times, they have almost 62,000 subscribers, and her uploads have been viewed a total of 18,599,171 times as of May 7, 2011.  Having spoken with and interviewed her about how she’s handling all of this attention and what her hopes are for the future I have to say that she is a very well rounded young woman.  Even though she’s just now coming into her own I hope to see her become more talented and reach her dreams.  A few months ago I hadn’t given Miss. Flint a chance, but I see now that she is very honest and driven for her age and I can only hope for the best for her.

Nuka:  I would like to start off with having you tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do to inform of readers who may not know you very well.

Beckii:  Well, I am Rebecca Flint, also known as Beckii Cruel. I’m from the Isle of Man, and a bit of an internet icon!

Nuka:  Who or what inspired you to become a performer? How?

Beckii:  I never aspired to be an idol, it’s such a farfetched career and I’m a well grounded person so I never dreamed I would be able to do what I do now! Right now though, as a dancer I really admire Kozue Aikawa, a Japanese Youtube star who dances like me!

Nuka:  What keeps you motivated now that you’re so busy? Life must be quite hectic!

Beckii:  I think my motivation comes from enjoying being busy. Right now I am in the middle of my final year exams at school, so I am not doing as much as I usually do. Hopefully once they’re over with, I can get back into the swing of things!

Nuka:  What goals do you still hope to reach in your professional life?

Beckii:  I don’t really know yet. I love learning languages, and that is what I intend to do at university at present. I think I will make up my mind better in the next couple of years, but I’m not going to set myself on anything yet, I’m still only 15 and I have plenty of time to think about it yet!

Nuka:  What are you most proud of having done so far? I know you’ve done so much, but what was most important to you?

Beckii:  I think having a writer as big as Tom Nichols writing songs especially for me, and recording them in top London studios has been the biggest buzz, its amazing knowing such high level people have faith in me!

Nuka:  If given the chance to is there anything you would want to do over or change?

Beckii:  I think there are always little bits you would do differently but to be honest I am a forward looker rather than a backward looker. I learn from stuff to improve for the future, and I live my life with no regrets.

Nuka:  What is your favorite part of your job?

Beckii:  The travel is tiring but fun at the same time, but just going to great places like Tokyo and meeting great people is such a privilege, but I have to say, the life experiences are the best part, and every time I think ‘How many people do you know who get to do this?’! It’s so crazy.

Nuka:  What do you enjoy most when you aren’t performing or working on your music?

Beckii:  I just like kicking back with my friends. Like lots of teenagers, I spend hours on Skype and Twitter. We have a great laugh, and it’s fantastic I can still have a social life while having a career as well.

Nuka:  What was it like to become so popular so quickly? Was it exhilarating? Scary? Shocking? Or was it a combination?

Beckii:  I think you have said it all. It was all of those things at once! You don’t know what is coming next, so you just have to sort of go with it. My parents have looked out for me though, which is great. I’ve made a few mistakes in the past, but we learn from our experiences, and that’s what keeps me going!

Nuka:  What performers, musicians, or personalities do you admire or look up to and why?

Beckii:  I am big into Eminem, he’s inspiring on a great number of levels, and his lyrics are just outstanding.

Nuka:  If you were not a performer what career would you most want?

Beckii:  Right now as I said before, I am undecided as to what the future might look like. The last year has really changed my view on the world. I don’t think I could have a normal job now! Hopefully I can continue working in some part of the media industry, but I’ll have to see what opportunities arise!

Nuka:  And lastly, here’s a tough one for you: How would you like to be remembered?

Beckii:  Definitely a tough one! Probably as someone who made people smile, and inspired people to enjoy what they do, because you never know what might come of it.

If you’re interested in Beckii Cruel and would like to know more about her or simply view any of her work then here are a few of her Official links to help you out:

Twitter!

Facebook!

Youtube #1!

Youtube #2!

"What a Cruel Day" Youtube!

She even has her own personal website.