Tuesday, April 24, 2007

GET OUTTA TOWN - WASHINGTON, DC


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When Barbara visits the U.S. capitol – Washington,D.C. – she is surprised to discover it’s acity that’s about much more than politicians in suits.

Her teen co-host, up-and-coming rapper Marky, shows Barbarahis city is hip – with hip hop. Marky takes Barbara tomany of D.C.’s famous and historical landmarks– from the White House to Arlington Cemetery to arenowned chili restaurant – while composing lyrics onthe spot about each site they visit for a rap duet they record together in a professional music studio.

Barbara first meets Marky in an area called The Mall and herethey discuss their rap song. For inspiration, they first visitthe Washington Monument, the largest masonry structure in theworld, visible from almost anywhere in the city. A short walktakes them the famed Lincoln Memorial, and they stand on thevery steps where Martin Luther King delivered his “Ihave a dream” speech to hundreds of thousands of on-lookers. They get great lyric ideas for their song.

Next up is a walk to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the KoreanWar Memorial and the World War II Memorial. Keeping in linewith this theme, they visit the Arlington cemetary, restingplace for 250,000 Americans who died at war or in service forthe United States. Blown away by the sites, Barbara and Markyseek some down time at Cuttin’ Up Barber Shop. Markygets a trim, and Barbara helps him with his haircut. Youcan’t have a new ‘do without a new wardrobe,so they visit Imagine U Unique Shop, a trendy clothing storewhere Barbara gets fitted with a slamming outfit. She gets toshow this outfit off at Expressions Dance Studio, whereMarky’s dancers are practicing. Barbara gets a lesson of her own, and joins in!

All that dancing works up an appetite. Marky brings Barbara toone of his favourite restaurants, Ben’s Chili Bowl, inthe heart of the U Street area where jazz legends such as DukeEllington got their start. With their stomachs full, theyrealize they still have some composing to do, and they decideto visit the Smithsonian Museum, the Capitol Building, theWhite House, Jefferson Memorial, National Cathedral, Embassy Row and DC’s famous Georgetown area.

Now they are ready to record their song. At Iron BeatsRecording Studio, the two lay down their track. Challenge completed!

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