K’naan’s “Wavin’ Flag” is one of the standout tracks from his Troubadour album and has become something of a phenomenon thanks to its timely message of strength and solidarity. Now famed producer Bob Ezrin has brought together top Canadian performers for Young Artists for Haiti, and the group’s rendition of the song takes it to new heights. Performers include K’naan, Nikki Yanofsky, Justin Bieber, Jim Cuddy, Emily Haines, Hedley, The Arkells, Drake, Justin Bieber, Avril Lavigne, Jully Black, Sam Roberts, Kardinal Offishall, and more.
Apple, the labels, and the artists are donating their share of the proceeds to the Free The Children, World Vision, and War Child charities.
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After the jump is the official music video for Canada’s Young Artists For Haiti’s “Wavin’ Flag.” You can still help Haiti relief efforts in Canada by donating to Free The Children, War Child Canada and World Vision.
Here’s a clip from Drake talking about his involvement with the Young Artists For Haiti track which will debut on iTunes as of 12AM tonight (March 12 2010). Video premieres tonight at 9pm on MuchMusic!
Drake has Top added on Rhythmic radio this week. The crazy part is that single was released only 4 days back so you can imagine what another 3 days could have done. Here’s the top 3 list for those who are interested:
19 DRAKE – Over
16 LUDACRIS – My Chick Bad (Feat. Nicki Minaj)
15 CYPRESS HILL – Armada Latina (Feat. Pitbull & Marc Anthony)
The Young Money crew is packing their Louis Vuitton bags and heading south of the border. Hip-hop’s first family will descend on Acapulco, Mexico, for one big spring break party later this month.
Drake and Nicki Minaj will help headline MTV Spring Break 2010, along with other members of the YM supergroup, performing their No. 2 single in the country “BedRock.” Drizzy will get the crowd hyped with “Over,” the first offering from his debut album Thank Me Later, while Young Money’s First Lady ambushes the stage with the first live performance of her new single “Massive Attack,” produced by Sean Garrett and Alex Da Kid.
Hip-hop’s Barbie won’t only pop up during Young Money’s set. Minaj will storm the sandy shores of Mexico with Ludacris for their collaboration “My Chick Bad” from Luda’s Battle of the Sexes album.
The ATL rapper will have spring breakers asking “how low can you go” when he performs the remix to his smash hit with Pitbull, who will get the party started with some of his own crowd pleasers.
If that wasn’t enough, the ladies will break into a sweat once Trey Songz serenades them with material from his Ready album, including the Top 10 hit “Say Aah,” while his labelmate, hip-hop freshman B.o.B, crashes la fiesta with his breakout single “Nothin’ on You” featuring Bruno Mars.
MTV will premiere a performance from a different artist each night at 8 p.m. from March 22-26.
I know way too many people here right now
That I didn’t know last year, who the fuck are y’all?
I swear it feels like the last few nights
We been everywhere and back
But I just can’t remember it all
What am I doin’? What am I doin’?
Oh, yeah, that’s right, I’m doin’ me
I’m doin me
I’m livin’ life right now, mayne
And this what I’ma do ’til it’s over
‘Til it’s over
But it’s far from over…..
(the rest of the lyrics after the jump…) Continue →
'When I heard that beat ... it was like, 'Man, this is a moment,' ' Drake tells MTV News of the Thank Me Later track. Who's excited for this song? #ThankMeLater coming soon!
