Art + Music: More than a Feeling

All the Stars, Kendrick Lamar and Sza

“This may be the night that my dreams might let me know all the stars are closer.”

I chose All the Stars because this song’s tone is hopeful and has a metaphoric approach to dreams.

Aaliyah I.

All the Stars, Kendrick Lamar and Sza

“This may be the night that my dreams might let me know all the stars are closer.”

I chose All the Stars because this song’s tone is hopeful and has a metaphoric approach to dreams.

Catherine J.

W.A.Y.S., Jhene Aiko

I chose this song because sometimes people go through things and just need reassurance, I chose this picture because it is the Jhene Aiko album cover. 

Catherine J.

W.A.Y.S., Jhene Aiko

I chose this song because sometimes people go through things and just need reassurance, I chose this picture because it is the Jhene Aiko album cover.

Kennedy C.

Had Enough, Don Toliver

“Stay a while”

I picked this song because I really love the beat and the words. It’s also my favorite artist’s song, and his music is really good. I also like the lyrics because it gives me summertime vibes. 

Kennedy C.

Had Enough, Don Toliver

“Stay a while”

I picked this song because I really love the beat and the words. It’s also my favorite artist’s song, and his music is really good. I also like the lyrics because it gives me summertime vibes. 

Allena T.

Good as Hell, Lizzo

My name is Allena, and the song I chose was Good as Hell. The lyrics made me feel like she was talking about freedom and relaxation. It was fun making my art. 

Allena T.

Good as Hell, Lizzo

My name is Allena, and the song I chose was Good as Hell. The lyrics made me feel like she was talking about freedom and relaxation. It was fun making my art. 

Angela W.

Lemonade, Internet Money  

I would say this song reminds me of good vibes, and this song promotes happiness. It means just to have fun. The red gate represents the restraint of happiness and have you loosen up and be free. 

Morayo O.

Lift Every Voice and Sing, J. Rosamond Johnson

This song reminds me of victory every time I hear it. The cliff represents victory, and the tree represents peace.

Marli H.

Sativa, Jhene Aiko

My song makes me think that you go through changes when you’re a teen/young adult. It can be good or bad. 

Marli H.

Sativa, Jhene Aiko

My song makes me think that you go through changes when you’re a teen/young adult. It can be good or bad. 

Armani B.

Go Down Deh, Sean Paul

Go Down Deh is my favorite song, I did this piece to represent my face when I hear it.

Armani B.

Go Down Deh, Sean Paul

Go Down Deh is my favorite song, I did this piece to represent my face when I hear it.

Asia H.

Something About You, Eyedress

Hi, I chose the song Something About You by Eyedress featuring Bent May because the song makes you think about things important to me, such as my art and family, and a big thank you to The Phillips Collection for introducing me to this new art!

Asia H.

Something About You, Eyedress

Hi, I chose the song Something About You by Eyedress featuring Bent May because the song makes you think about things important to me, such as my art and family, and a big thank you to The Phillips Collection for introducing me to this new art!

Nave W.

The News, PartyNextDoor

I like this song because I relate to it, and it makes me happy. I did my art design the way I did because, in the song, he says, “What’s blue to you ain’t blue to me,” making me feel like there are two sides to everything. 

Nave W.

The News, PartyNextDoor

I like this song because I relate to it, and it makes me happy. I did my art design the way I did because, in the song, he says, “What’s blue to you ain’t blue to me,” making me feel like there are two sides to everything. 

Jovan M.

good 4 u, Olivia Rodrigo

Jovan M.

good 4 u, Olivia Rodrigo

Maya D.

Beez in the Trap, 2 Chainz and Nicki Minaj

I chose my song because it hyped me up and made me want to dance. I did my art based on the beat and the lyrics. The zigzags and squiggly lines represent the beat, and the spiral represents how I feel going through many emotions like happiness, excitement, and joy. Lastly, the heart represents how much I like the song. 

Maya D.

Beez in the Trap, 2 Chainz and Nicki Minaj

I chose my song because it hyped me up and made me want to dance. I did my art based on the beat and the lyrics. The zigzags and squiggly lines represent the beat, and the spiral represents how I feel going through many emotions like happiness, excitement, and joy. Lastly, the heart represents how much I like the song. 

Ricayah L.

Heaven Can Wait, Michael Jackson

I love the song I chose because it reminds me of Michael Jackson, and I love Michael Jackson. I was just thinking about Michael Jackson and what he was saying really gave me a good feeling.

Ricayah L.

Heaven Can Wait, Michael Jackson

I love the song I chose because it reminds me of Michael Jackson, and I love Michael Jackson. I was just thinking about Michael Jackson and what he was saying really gave me a good feeling.

Azai J.

Remember Me, Jhene Aiko

I chose the song Remember Me by Jhene Aiko because it’s a calm song to do a project on. Thank you to The Phillips Collection for teaching, telling, and letting me do this project. It was very fun, and I learned so many things. 

Azai J.

Remember Me, Jhene Aiko

I chose the song Remember Me by Jhene Aiko because it’s a calm song to do a project on. Thank you to The Phillips Collection for teaching, telling, and letting me do this project. It was very fun, and I learned so many things. 

Jadyn W.

Dreams and Nightmares, Meek Mill

I like my song because the lyrics mean a lot, and it’s my favorite song. My picture has space and a planet, so it’s together in the dreams and nightmares. 

Jadyn W.

Dreams and Nightmares, Meek Mill

I like my song because the lyrics mean a lot, and it’s my favorite song. My picture has space and a planet, so it’s together in the dreams and nightmares. 

Erin H.

Starships, Nicki Minaj

I really love starships because it holds so many memories. I remember when I was little and used to just dance to it. I feel like this connects to my artwork through the colors.

Erin H.

Starships, Nicki Minaj

I really love starships because it holds so many memories. I remember when I was little and used to just dance to it. I feel like this connects to my artwork through the colors.

Triniti W.

Get Lucky, Daft Punk

“We’ve come too far to give up who we are.”

I chose this song because it reminds me of happiness.

Triniti W.

Get Lucky, Daft Punk

“We’ve come too far to give up who we are.”

I chose this song because it reminds me of happiness

Tyler R.

By Your Side, Rod Wave

“I Just finished my tour. What a wonderful feeling. I got inside my bag and got out my feelings”

Tyler R.

By Your Side, Rod Wave

“I Just finished my tour. What a wonderful feeling. I got inside my bag and got out my feelings”

Yuriah T.

Remember Me, Jhene Aiko

“Calm down, you know my heart”

My song was Remember Me by Jhene Aiko and I chose this song because I can relate to a lot of things she’s saying. Sometimes she makes me sad, but this particular song makes me calm and relaxed.

Yuriah T.

Remember Me, Jhene Aiko

“Calm down, you know my heart”

My song was Remember Me by Jhene Aiko and I chose this song because I can relate to a lot of things she’s saying. Sometimes she makes me sad, but this particular song makes me calm and relaxed.

Tamryn M.

While We’re Young, Jhene Aiko

“But still there’s no love lost here. Calm down. You know my heart.”

Tamryn M.

While We’re Young, Jhene Aiko

“But still there’s no love lost here. Calm down. You know my heart.”

Techelle K.

My Song, H.E.R.

“With you by my side I’m not afraid. When I hear your name, put a smile up on my face. It don’t matter the time or the place”

Michaela A.

911, Wyclef Jean

911 is a love story. I chose this song because of how moving the beat was. There are two sides to almost every love story. That is why there is a broken heart put on both sides. 

Michaela A.

911, Wyclef Jean

911 is a love story. I chose this song because of how moving the beat was. There are two sides to almost every love story. That is why there is a broken heart put on both sides. 

Monique W.

Space Jam, Jhene Aiko

“I met him in outer space”

The song I chose was Space Jam by Jhene Aiko. I chose this song because when I listen to this song, I feel calm, and I think of a different galaxy. Jhene Aiko is one of my favorite singers.

Monique W.

Space Jam, Jhene Aiko

“I met him in outer space”

The song I chose was Space Jam by Jhene Aiko. I chose this song because when I listen to this song, I feel calm, and I think of a different galaxy. Jhene Aiko is one of my favorite singers.

Taia B.

Hate Our Love, Queen Naija & Big Sean

“I don’t get it we stay out the way and stack up money. Take vacations and make sure the kids ain’t lacking nothing. Throwing shade, but on this island, stuff is real sunny wouldn’t trade it for nothing, aye. And I know that they are hoping and praying on our downfall.”

Taia B.

Hate Our Love, Queen Naija & Big Sean

“I don’t get it we stay out the way and stack up money. Take vacations and make sure the kids ain’t lacking nothing. Throwing shade, but on this island, stuff is real sunny wouldn’t trade it for nothing, aye. And I know that they are hoping and praying on our downfall.”

Laetitia B.

My Kind of Woman, Mac Demarco

I love the song’s lyrics, but that’s not the reason I picked this song. The reason was because of the melody of the song. 

Laetitia B.

My Kind of Woman, Mac Demarco

I love the song’s lyrics, but that’s not the reason I picked this song. The reason was because of the melody of the song. 

Katherine W.

No Role Modelz, J. Cole

Katherine W.

No Role Modelz, J. Cole

Coraleese H.

Crew, Brent Faiyaz

I chose this song because it represents the DMV, and the artists who also made the song are from the DMV. This song is my favorite because I can never get tired of listening to it. This song can change my mood every time (to a good one).

Coraleese H.

Crew, Brent Faiyaz

I chose this song because it represents the DMV, and the artists who also made the song are from the DMV. This song is my favorite because I can never get tired of listening to it. This song can change my mood every time (to a good one).

Kimora L.

Wait For You, Future

“I will wait for you”

The artwork connected to the catchiness of my song because some of the artwork I used was very common like the shapes. People usually think of the shapes when you first think of it.

Kimora L.

Wait For You, Future

“I will wait for you”

The artwork connected to the catchiness of my song because some of the artwork I used was very common like the shapes. People usually think of the shapes when you first think of it.

Kamoni G.

Living Room Flow, Jhene Aiko

I picked Living Room Flow by Jhene Aiko because I really like the song, and I think my art piece represents that because it’s a flow in it with a star representing, she and I am a star. The squiggly lines represent the flow of the music.

Kamoni G.

Living Room Flow, Jhene Aiko

I picked Living Room Flow by Jhene Aiko because I really like the song, and I think my art piece represents that because it’s a flow in it with a star representing, she and I am a star. The squiggly lines represent the flow of the music.

Jazmine M.

High School Sweethearts, Melanie Martinez

I love this song because it is different than any other song. This song is about what Cry Baby (the main character) wants in a relationship. I chose this song because it is my favorite song and there are many ways to describe it.

Jazmine M.

High School Sweethearts, Melanie Martinez

I love this song because it is different than any other song. This song is about what Cry Baby (the main character) wants in a relationship. I chose this song because it is my favorite song and there are many ways to describe it.

Claire G.

Come Through, H.E.R

When I was making my artwork, I was mainly thinking about how I could put the softness of the singing & the beat in the song. I chose this song because I like the artist, and this is one of my favorite songs by her.

Claire G.

Come Through, H.E.R

When I was making my artwork, I was mainly thinking about how I could put the softness of the singing & the beat in the song. I chose this song because I like the artist, and this is one of my favorite songs by her.

Amari G.

Don’t Run Away, Tyler James Williams

My song is Don’t Run Away. I chose this song because I love Eggo Waffles! They are sooooo good, and I love them so much. Anyways, my picture has hearts to represent my love for them and E’s to represent the Eggo Waffles.

Amari G.

Don’t Run Away, Tyler James Williams

My song is Don’t Run Away. I chose this song because I love Eggo Waffles! They are sooooo good, and I love them so much. Anyways, my picture has hearts to represent my love for them and E’s to represent the Eggo Waffles.

Alazyah B.

Clouded, Brent Faiyaz

“Because your judgement gets clouded when your clouded”

I chose the song Clouded because it’s a cool song.

Alazyah B.

Clouded, Brent Faiyaz

“Because your judgement gets clouded when your clouded”

I chose the song Clouded because it’s a cool song.