Wake Yo Game Up, the Album
Aims to Promote Social Change, Empowerment, and Community Awareness Through the Act of Voting. “Wake Yo Game Up!” This campaign has assembled a group of the San Francisco Bay Area’s hottest acts to change the face of American politics.
Oakland, CA, October 16, 2008 --(PR.com)-- TBN has released the first song and video off the album entitled, “ Vote (Ready or not)” by Yung Moses. The music video is currently being used as a promotional tool for the Wake Yo’ Game Up! Initiative and is available for viewing on youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsErInUpNUA. The Album will be released October 2008. The album will be distributed via the website at www.wakeyogameup.org and at various community events.
We are in a unique time in American history. Our current political climate has motivated countless citizens to step up and have their voices heard. Young people are registering to vote in record numbers, and we must seize this opportunity to repave the political landscape. Hip-hop is a unique and powerful American art form that ought to have influence in our political system.
About The Town Business Network (TBN)
TBN, an Oakland-based non-profit organization, works to mobilize the Hip-Hop community around issues of education, non-violence, economic empowerment, and civic engagement. TBN's founder, Chuck Johnson, an East Oakland native and community organizer, envisioned bridging local politics and entertainment to mobilize the community, and began organizing voter awareness concerts, around the time of Oakland’s primary elections. The popularity of the concerts, combined with the energy
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We are in a unique time in American history. Our current political climate has motivated countless citizens to step up and have their voices heard. Young people are registering to vote in record numbers, and we must seize this opportunity to repave the political landscape. Hip-hop is a unique and powerful American art form that ought to have influence in our political system.
About The Town Business Network (TBN)
TBN, an Oakland-based non-profit organization, works to mobilize the Hip-Hop community around issues of education, non-violence, economic empowerment, and civic engagement. TBN's founder, Chuck Johnson, an East Oakland native and community organizer, envisioned bridging local politics and entertainment to mobilize the community, and began organizing voter awareness concerts, around the time of Oakland’s primary elections. The popularity of the concerts, combined with the energy
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Amanda Hollowell
760-835-6439
www.wakeyogameup.org
Amanda Hollowell
760-835-6439
www.wakeyogameup.org
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