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Sex Work is Work

by Mike Fong

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I wrote this song in April 2020 as part of a final project for a Canadian Studies course in uni.

Written & Produced by Mike Fong.

Recorded in Logic using the following pieces of hardware:
Roland TR-8S Drum Machine for beats.
Novation SL Mk3 Sequencer.
Novation Peak for pads and leads.
Novation Bass Station 2 for synth bass.
Roland JV-2080 for choirs.
Yamaha MODX7 for leads and pads.

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There’s trouble in a familiar place
Let me take you to the east side of town
In this world of high finance
You can make a little money if you’re willing to dance

But that’s not to say that this work is heaven sent
Criminalisation making it hard to make the rent

Sex work is work and it’s work making you recognise me
Sex work is work and we’re struggling with Covid-19

Working underground in the informal economy
Providing service with my body with full autonomy
Hard to do your taxes when you’re living on the curb
No proof of last year’s income means I can’t apply for CERB

CERB! CERB!
“That ain’t for you. If you want help from your government you better start anew”
CERB! CERB!
“Let’s get the record straight. If you’re doing shady things, then you get no help from the state”

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released May 1, 2020

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Mike Fong Halifax, Nova Scotia

Mike Fong is a Halifax/K'jipuktuk-based artist who writes dark bedroom synthpop.

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