In 2020, during the first ‘lock down’ from Covid-19, Diana Platts (aka Jonas) wrote lyrics to this funny music video parody then recorded it while social distancing and partnered with a few film making pals all going stir crazy while stuck at home. Joining creative forces and hauling props, set/furniture up onto my backyard gazebo roof to dance, sing and bring you the new music video: So Fresh, So Clean, Pandemic Parody 2020. The lyrics were adapted from the original smash hit by Outkast a throw back to 2000 and the Atlanta-based rappers André “3000” Benjamin (formerly known as Dré) and Antwan “Big Boi” Patton. Twenty years this song never gets old! Updated to pay homage to the need to STAY FRESH AND CLEAN to stay alive, the song is in keeping with the cleaning motif/hygiene messaging bombarding us 24/7 and yet still requiring this creative boost to keep people safe and humming while adhering to the public health guidelines. It was performed over two days holidays while working from home (in lock down) it was designed to support Public Health Canada’s best practices and guidelines to stay safe (social distancing, hand hygiene) but it was also a labour of love intended to raise awareness and funds for the ACTORS FUND OF CANADA. The credit roll encourages donations for out of work actors due to the collapse of the entire cultural industry during the first three months when film sets and theatres suddenly went dark. No work, no auditions, no TV/MOWs, no commercials all closed. Please screen So Fresh, So Clean in its original glory then come back and check out this homage! Don’t forget to leave a comment and SHARE this fundraising video to support cultural workers in Canada. The back up lyrics are bilingual and encourage us all to “Stay SIX in the SIX” i.e say six feet away and social distance in Toronto (known as the ‘6’). Please consider donating to the ACTORS FUND OF CANADA: https://actorsfund.org/
I hope you also enjoy my earlier KangooJumps Fitness Parody music video below: New Pair of Shoes! It is based on the Patti Labelle tune New Attitude and rewritten to promote my rebound Kangoo Jumps fitness class. It’s entitled: New Pair of Shoes. Diana is represented by Newton Landry Management Inc.
If you want to HAVE FUN, GETTING FIT, then you’ve come to the right place. Ditch the Work Out – Join the Party indeed, with the Kangoo Queen. Kick up your heels in Diana’s Kangoo Jumps (KJ) Power, KJ Dance or KJ Boot Camp class. If you prefer to have your feet firmly on the ground, join my Zumba or VIPR class! Either way, you’re in for some serious fun and fat burning.
Casting Agents – Diana is represented by Yanick at Newton Landry Management Inc. Yanick@newtonlandry.com Please visit casting ACTRA for entertainment CV/reel.
Fitness enthusiasts: See Diana’s group exercise schedule. For personal training (featuring the VIPR!) email inquire at: diana@kangooqueen.com you may also visit the Ontario Fitness Council website.