As promised, I’ve got an extra special 2 hour worldbeat chillout mix set for you to bring in the New Year, 2009. Thought I’d get this out a little earlier, but you know how New Year’s Eve goes! Hope you had a good one and wishing you all the best in 2009, baby! Don’t forget to enter my big 8 CD grab bag contest from last week’s Chillcast Episode #144.
Wanted to share this really cool music video by MC Yogi in support of Barack Obama. The “Vote for Hope” video was created at Ursa Minor Arts and Media in San Rafael, CA with chief animator James Curtis, using designs and direction from MC Yogi. Video funded and supported by grassroots donations. Read the artistic statement behind the video:
With the 2008 presidential election, Americans face a pivotal choice between not just two candidates, but two paradigms. We need someone who understands the complexity of our time. Someone who believes in investing in renewable energy, in education, in women’s rights, in civil rights, in healthcare for Americans. Someone who believes in dealing with global issues with diplomacy so we can restore our respect in the world. Barack Obama represents the change we need and can lead us into a brighter future.
“Vote For Hope” was written to encourage and inspire the hip hop generation—and everyone—to get involved, and contribute their time, energy, creativity, and other resources to be the change they want to see in the world. We have been inspired by the artistic and musical contributions that have been pouring out across the nation in support of Barack Obama’s campaign. Vote for Hope is our offering to this creative movement. It is our way of adding our small voice to the collective voice of millions of Americans calling for a change.
I’ve got a great contest for you this week; 4 autographed copies of the brand new Mr. Meeble CD! I’ve also got a great lineup with a very soul searching vibe and fantastic male and female vocals. Come to think of it, this may be the most gender balanced mix yet… Oh! And I’ve got a TON of free downloads for you!!!
Enter to win one of 4 autographed copies of Mr. Meeble’s debut CD, Never Trust The Chinese. Winners will be selected at random after October 1, 2008 and announced on The Chillcast.
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