The Like Fat Kid Love Cake series revolves around the art of a well-phrased cake. But instead of well-wishes written in sweet icing, it boasts names of some of the most significant hip-hop tracks of the 1980s and '90s. Labelled as 'baketivism posters,' by the artist, the series combines two of her favorite things.
Baked and iced by London-based Beccy McCray, the Like Fat Kid Love Cake series was named after Fifty Cents line, "I love you like fat kid love cake." Arguing that "hip-hop has been one of the biggest radicalisation tools of all-time," she further states that "eating is one of the rap's most pervasive obsessions. Sometimes, food is used as a cultural signifier to describe the rags-to-riches journey, which might start with Tesco value donuts but end with Michel Roux Jr gateaux." Hence the connection.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Hip-hop-inspired Confections
- Blend hip-hop culture with confectionary creations to create unique and nostalgic desserts.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Bakery
- Incorporate hip-hop themes and iconic tracks into bakery products to attract a new demographic of customers.
- Art and Design
- Explore the art of cake decorating as a medium for expressing cultural themes and social messages inspired by different music genres.
- Food and Beverage
- Leverage the association between food and music to create innovative products and experiences that appeal to a music-loving audience.
