Noisey: This video was shot in New York and the song is clearly steeped in American culture here. Can you tell us a bit about the inspiration behind the song and who were the producers you worked with?
CL: This song was made a few years back on New Years Day. I was in the studio with my producer Teddy randomly and we decided to make music. We started watching music videos of Wu-Tang on YouTube and “Method Man” came on. I went in the booth with the lyrics and started humming this melody which ended up becoming “Lifted.”
What was the experience of shooting in NYC like? it looked like a good time…
It was amazing! I’ve been a fan of Dave Meyers and his music videos. Everything about this shoot was in the moment. We brought out kids we knew last minute. We walked around the city with a camera. Even the scene on the bridge was unplanned. We filmed at a lot of iconic places in NY that I grew up seeing in videos so it was fun. Working with Method Man was such an honor. I love his music even though I didn’t grow up in his era.
What's your favorite thing about NYC?
I’m a city girl from Seoul City where I grew up to Tokyo & Paris. NY is definitely one of my favorites. Love the culture, people, attitude and music, art, and fashion. I love the youth culture and I love the food.
When is the best time to listen to this song?
It can go with anything like when you’re chilling in the car or partying. It gets me in a good mood and has a positive energy.
How long does it take you to finish a 40?
It depends on my mood.
