Music

October 03, 2008

One celeb not supporting Obama

Key quote: "Keith also cited erroneous headlines and reports in the media indicating that he supports Democrat Barack Obama."

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October 01, 2008

Jay Z Will Work for Free

Key quote: "Hip-hop star Jay-Z will play two free concerts this weekend in support of voter registration and the campaign of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama for the upcoming U.S. presidential election."

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September 30, 2008

Obama on Hip Hop

Key quote: "The presidential nominee of the Democratic Party has already stated that he listens to a bit of Jay-Z and Kanye West on his iPod, but now the political figure speaks a little more about the appreciation he has for the business and potential positive impact the music can have."

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Rock Stars Team Up for Obama

Key quote: "Rock stars Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel are teaming up for their first joint concert to benefit Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama."

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September 22, 2008

Obama's Campaign Soundtrack For Sale

Key quote: "Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement, which takes its title from an Obama campaign slogan, features Kanye West, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Wonder and others. It will be available for sale exclusively through Obama's campaign."

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September 20, 2008

An Obama soundtrack

Key quote: "Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement," which takes its title from an Obama campaign slogan, features Kanye West, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Wonder and others. It will be available for sale exclusively through Obama's campaign starting Friday.

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September 11, 2008

Obama Music Video Puts Oakland In The Spotlight

Key quote: "As the Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday, Trevor Parham hopes that the new video he produced and released on YouTube shines a spotlight on Oakland hip-hop artists looking to inspire change and increase young voter turnout."

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September 02, 2008

How Madonna and others are being part of the debate

Key quote: "McCain's campaign quickly threw Madonna's shtick at Obama: "It clearly shows that when it comes to supporting Barack Obama, his fellow worldwide celebrities refused to consider any smear or attack off limits." That forced the Obama camp to condemn Madonna, sort of..."

Was Music the Message?

Key quote: "Obama and party leaders booked some fine pop and soul performers, helping lend a celebratory spirit to the proceedings that counter-balanced the litany of national woes contained in many of the speeches."

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Obama could change African American music

Key quote: "We gotta step it up. This is too important. We should use an event like Barack's presidency, which I feel is probably one of the most important moments in the history of this country, to galvanise us, to inspire us, and, yo, let's go!"

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