Don’t wear Nike TNs/Among Us
Don’t wear Nike TNs
Gone are the days of my millennial older brother, when Nike TNs were a mark of swag exclusive to the disadvantaged Greater West communities of Sydney and at best a source of suspicion for the white middle-class Eastern and Northern suburbanite.
In this heartfelt ballad, Samoan and Māori musician Vince Tafea laments the undeniable gentrification of TNs. After venturing outside of Penrith (up the pahs brah) to USYD, he recognises that the genie has escaped the bottle.
Nevertheless, there is still a certain rhythm in his step as he walks along Eastern Avenue in his favourite triple black NTays. Such soul is not so easily replicated through a simple visit to Footlocker.
Watch Vince’s music video here
Among Us
u vented, u was wrong
cos i trusted u wit comms
u was among us
now ya gone
sussy baka all along
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