https://youtu.be/X8l_0N8lLWY?si=YCda3Vd1KAKtJdDN
What is the song about?
It’s about Brooklyn pride, street life, representation, and staying loyal to where you come from.
Do you find any relevance with today?
Yes, with the themes of community identity, gentrification, police tensions, that are still talked about regarding NYC to this day.
What are some of the NYC themes?
Riding the subway, street culture, and the melting pot multicultural mix of NYC communities
How do they drive home the beat?
Through a reggae-influenced rhythm, a bassline, and a percussive beat that shadows the Caribbean roots of many Brooklyn neighborhoods.
What about the visuals? What choices do they make in the video?
It is shot in Brooklyn neighborhoods with lots of street corners, block parties, and crowds. It also includes the usage of red, black, and green which are the Pan-African colors
Where did the artist take her name from?
“Lil’ Kim” comes from her real name, Kimberly Jones.
What is sampling?
Sampling is using a portion of another song for a new track.
What do they sample in “Lighters Up”?
The song samples Damian Marley’s “Welcome to Jamrock” for the reggae beat and rhythm to create the Caribbean sound of the track.
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