A sonic dive into the 'Online Diva' persona, “JUN 7 - SPENDING TIME ON THE INTERNET VOL.2” reclaims trans visibility from the realm of basic survival. Set in the high-velocity dating culture of Tel Aviv, the track explores the luxury of choice. The artist explicitly acknowledges her privilege—safety, shelter, and stability—to focus on a higher tier of desire. It is a bold dismissal of the 'regular' and a political statement on the right to be selective, high-maintenance, and unrepentantly focused on the finer things in life.
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“JUN 7 - SPENDING TIME ON THE INTERNET VOL.2” is a high-octane exploration of the digital landscape of desire, navigating the friction of the Tel Aviv-Jaffa dating scene through the persona of the “Online Diva.” Sonically, the track is built on a foundation of electronic trap and Jersey hip-hop, punctuated by Nintendo video game effects. These nostalgic, 8-bit sounds act as a metaphor for the gamification of digital intimacy—where the artist moves through dating apps not as a player seeking survival, but as a high-level character seeking a match for her lifestyle.
The track deliberately leans into three distinct political provocations:
- The Refusal of the "Savior Complex": In a direct challenge to the "regular" men who approach trans women with an implicit (and often condescending) desire to "save" or "provide," the artist asserts complete self-sufficiency. By foregrounding a life of stability—including maintained family connections and secure housing in the high-value real estate of Jaffa—the song strips the digital suitor of his power. She is not looking for a way out; she is looking for an upgrade.
- The Politics of the "Finer Things": In the current social climate, trans visibility is often tied to trauma or basic survival. Here, the artist makes a radical political claim to luxury and aesthetic excellence. By centering the "finer things," the work argues that the trans experience is not a site of lack, but one of curated taste. In the hyper-gentrified context of Jaffa, where space is a premium, her presence is not just about "existing," but about thriving with an uncompromising standard.
- A Critique of the "Regular": The track functions as a sharp dismissal of mediocrity. To be "regular" is presented as a failure to engage with the artist’s complexity. By positioning herself as an "Online Diva" who is uninterested in the mundane, the artist reclaims the power of the digital gaze. She is the one who excludes, the one who judges, and the one who demands that her reality—privileged, stable, and stylish—be matched rather than managed.