I grew up in Osseo, Minnesota. About as suburban as you get.
My junior high friends and I were always turning in unusual projects in class. So, Earth sciences, eighth grade, we had to present a topic relating to sustainability. This was before people used that word, but my friends and I decided to talk about composting.
And then we decided to write a rap about composting.
And then we decided to make a music video of the rap.
About composting.
This video included a choreographed dance with rakes. This video included me dressed in United Colors of Benneton-esque sweater with a red beret (yes, Prince reference intended.) This video I believe is lost to the black hole of time, as far as I know. Unless Shawn J., Angie V., Andrew L. or Paul J. are out there with a copy. If so, I’d love to see it.
But I still remember the rap. I discovered this again recently when I was at a dinner party. And the subject of composting came up. Quite a good dinner party.
Without further ado, a rap about compost:
compost rap from Nina on Vimeo.
I was RAZZberry, for those that are wondering. That’s my street name in Osseo.