This Tuesday we had a chance to listen to the comedy trio known as Lonely Island as they spoke to us about their upcoming rap music spoof, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping. The three, Andy Samberg and his pals and costars Jorma Taccone and Avika Schaffer (who also directed and produced the movie), appeared ill at ease at times talking about their success and inspirations, but seem genuinely dedicated to their work.
The upcoming film is shot mockumentary style, and centers on a self-absorbed rap star, Calvin 4Real (played by Samberg), as he attempts to make it solo after separating from his band. The comedy troupe told us that, with the movie, they wanted to explore how “social media and the number of outlets has changed the landscape of the industry.” They also sought to question how genuine the relationships between musicians and their fans are these days.
Given the...
The upcoming film is shot mockumentary style, and centers on a self-absorbed rap star, Calvin 4Real (played by Samberg), as he attempts to make it solo after separating from his band. The comedy troupe told us that, with the movie, they wanted to explore how “social media and the number of outlets has changed the landscape of the industry.” They also sought to question how genuine the relationships between musicians and their fans are these days.
Given the...
- 6/1/2016
- by J Don Birnam
- LRMonline.com
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