What is the song about?
It’s about openly discussing safe sex, and breaking the stigma around talking about sexual health.
Do you find any relevance with today?
Yes, open communication are still highly relevant today.
What are some of the NYC themes?
The song shows NYC hip-hop culture through the bold attitude and a Queens/Brooklyn female rap perspective.
How do they drive home the beat?

They use a steady drum loop that keeps the message clear and catchy.
What about the visuals? What choices do they make in the videos?
The video uses 90s fashion and energetic dancing to keep the focus on the message.
Where did the artists take their names from (if this applies)?

He got it from the“salt-and-pepper” back-and-forth rap style
What is sampling. What do they sample in the song your chose?

Sampling is reusing a piece of another song in a new track, and they sample elements from “I’m Blue” by the Ikettes.

An object that ties me back to my Hungarian heritage is a traditional Hungarian folklore jewelry box that has been passed down in my family. It originally belonged to my great grandmother, and now my sister keeps it on her dresser, using it to store her jewelry. The box is hand-carved from wood and decorated with classic Hungarian folk patterns in red, green, and blue. It has floral and bird designs that symbolize tradition and the beauty of the countryside. These designs are the same patterns seen in traditional Hungarian embroidery and clothing worn during festivals. Even though I don’t use the jewelry box myself, seeing it in our home reminds me of our family roots and the customs my parents grew up with in Hungary. The box is not just a decoration, it represents the history and culture of the Hungarian people and keeps those traditions alive in my family today.

I chose the herbalist paraphernalia, for example the books written by Octavia E. Butler. Books like the Wild Seed connect tradition and imagination. Afrofuturism uses objects like these to show how old practices can have an effect on the development of the future. In the Met’s Afrofuturist Room the herbalist items are placed to represent cultural resilience. They link the past of Seneca Village to creative futures. Ultimately this shows how knowledge and creativity continue to be passed on across generations.

While I was walking through the the exhibit, this caught my eye immediately. The one dollar bill sticking out of the pocket in the suit was almost ironic. Suits usually represent formality and a level of wealth which contrasted with the singular dollar. The true intention behind the design was an attempt to critique capitalism.