Boy God's latest single, "NYC Streets,” a collaboration with poet James Berkowitz, inspired by his eponymous poem. The score synthesizes a mix of musical styles evocative of NYC, from the congas of Boy God’s native Cuba, to Indian tablas and African percussion. Electric guitars echo sirens, saxophones and turntables. And the composition evokes NYC's kaleidoscopic, kinetic and funky cityscape. Meanwhile, James’s spoken-word vocals channel the stark readings of poets like Jim Carroll, Allen Ginsberg and Lou Reed.
Lyrics
NEW YORK CITY STREETS poem
By James Berkowitz
New York City streets
Alive
Burning
Kissing the senses
Singing through pavement
Every corner unfolding
A theatrical stage
People in motion
Life in the raw
Heart beating pulse
Center of the universe
Heated core
Human aggression cylinders
Steeped in creativity
Artistic fire
Blazing media banners
Ringing cell phones
Ipod stuffed ears
Distracted window shoppers
Vertically gazing heads
Architectural magnificence
Walk faster
Jump sidewalk lanes
Maniacal saxophone sounds
Camera shutters snapping
Mind racing
Sensory overload
When do we stop?
Where do we stop?
How do we stop?
Why should we stop?
Mother Earth keeps turning
Go Go Go!!!