But rarely have celebrities and musicians banded together
to create new music in the heat of a presidential campaign.
The Black Eyed Peas' frontman, songwriter and producer
known as will.i.am, along with director and filmmaker Jesse Dylan, son
of another socially active musician, Bob Dylan, released a new song
Friday that attempts to do just that.
The music video includes excerpts from the Obama speech
and appearances from a range of celebrities including: Scarlett Johansson,
John Legend, Herbie Hancock, Kate Walsh, Kareem Abdul Jabbar,
Adam Rodriquez, Kelly Hu, Adam Rodriquez, Amber Valetta and
Nick Cannon.
New Celeb-Filled Music Video for Obama
Song from Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am Inspired by Obama Speech Feb. 2,
2008
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