Mr Poetical or known to his friends as Ra’ed is an all round writer, journalist, PR exec and also an author – there is nothing that this guy touches that doesn’t turn to gold. Having already interviewed the likes of UK
What is your passion?
I’d say writing. I know many people would say the same thing, but sincerely, it’s the only thing I believe I’m good at.
How did you get into journalism?
It kind of embraced me rather than me going into it. If I had to pin point a specific moment though, I’d say 2009. I was just the average student looking for a place to write and Annika Allen from Flavour Magazine happened to like my writing, she responded by welcoming me to the team, (much love to you my sis!). From there, I got work experience at Atlantic Records, then did an internship with Urban Development, got into RWD Magazine, now MTV: The Wrap Up! [I’m] very blessed!What advice do you have for anyone that would like to get into journalism?
Keep writing until your hand gets tired and then some! Never knock someone or something just because it is not “known”. Everyone starts from somewhere, if you have to interview MC Badman from Dalston (made that up) go do it! You never know, what that one interview with MC Badman could reveal.
Describe an average day in your life?
I’m a banker from 9 – 5, once leaving the office at 6, I’ll rush home, write articles for whatever publication or transcribe a previous interview, hit the submit button, grab my I-Pad and go interview a random celebrity, come home & sleep!
Who has been the best person you've interviewed to date and why?
The best person so far –Trey Songz. I’m not a huge Trey fan personally, but his modesty, friendliness and professionalism was just overwhelming! So he definitely won me over! Despite the fact he put me in a headlock after the interview! [What a] madness!
Other than journalism do you have any other interests?
I’m actually the most non-cliché poet/journalist you’ll meet. You’d think I’d sit under a tree with my guitar whilst writing, but instead you’ll catch me drunk on the floor at a club talking to my hands – I love to rave. But other than this [journalism] I do my poetry and have recently launched my own website PardonMyBlog.co.uk – where I am the Editor for five bloggers posting about a whole variety of topics!
What is the biggest thing you'd like to achieve with your writing? Achieve an award, write for a particular magazine?
An award for my writing would be amazing as I have worked really hard, it would just be a salute to everything I’ve worked for. I still have a long way to go and God willing I will get there… By any means necessary – Malcolm X.
What's next for you?
More interviews! More articles! More alcohol… Okay just a little.
Twitter: @MrPoetical
Facebook: Ra'ed Poetical
Side note: Ra’ed also has a book out title One Day It’ll All Make Sense so make sure to check that out as well as the above links!
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