Compost (feat. DiorNoel) - A Portrait of the NYC Composting Community
By Hila the Kila
“Compost”, the single from eco-rappers Nate and Hila, breaks down how we can recycle our organic waste, and why it is so important for the future of our communities and our planet. The song also features a guest appearance from Bronx rapper, compost master, and activist DiorNoel. The music video documents New York City’s vibrant, but currently threatened, compost scene, showcasing community compost sites across the five boroughs.
About the Artists
Nate and Hila create music and video art about environmental philosophy and social justice. They’re based in NYC, and are the resident rappers at Brooklyn’s House of Yes. 2020 saw the debut of their original live show Naughty for Nature, a musical exploration of the sexual behavior of animals, which received write-ups in Billboard and Sierra Club Magazine.