The new version of We Are The World has been released for download.
‘We Are The World 25 For Haiti’ was recorded on February 1st, 2010 in the same studio as the original song 25 years earlier, Henson Recording Studios, formerly A&M Recording Studios.“25 years ago, the entertainment industry showed the power of community to help our fellow man when we recorded ‘We Are The World’ to bring relief to those suffering from famine in Ethiopia,” Quincy Jones said in a statement. “And while the need to assistant Africa continues, today the country of Haiti is suffering immeasurably from the destruction due to the recent earthquake and is in immediate need of relief that will last long after the television cameras have left. As artists, we have joined together on this 25th anniversary and in the spirit of ‘We Are The World’ to help meet that need.”
“What an unbelievable group of people who have come together to give their voices, for a cause to start the healing of a people who have experienced a devastation of such magnitude,” said Richie. “We believe ‘We Are The World - 25 for Haiti’ can be the start of the healing process.”
“I’m thrilled Quincy, Lionel and Randy invited me to be a part of something so wonderful in which we are standing side by side with Haitian artists and community to help them rebuild their broken nation,” stated Paul Haggis.
“On January 12th, the people of Haiti were faced with a tragedy unlike anything the country has ever experienced,” said Wyclef Jean, songwriter and cofounder of the We Are The World Foundation. “Today, I am proud to be joined by so many members of the artistic community that want to support the region and have donated their time and talents to providing an effective way for the global community to get involved with helping the Haitian population.”
80 artists including Janet Jackson, Rob Thomas, Jason Mraz, Pink, Kanye West, Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand and Fergie sang on the new recording.
Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie and Wyclef Jean were Executive Producers.
Money raised will benefit the Haitian earthquake relief efforts and the rebuilding of Haiti.
ARTISTS FOR HAITI
Quincy Jones - Executive Producer
Lionel Richie - Executive Producer
Wyclef Jean - Executive Producer
Rickey Minor - Producer
Redone - Producer
Carlos Santana
Jennifer Hudson
Jamie Foxx
Sugarland
Adam Levine
Jason Mraz
Earth Wind & Fire
Natalie Cole
The Jonas Brothers
T Pain
Brian Wilson
Justin Bieber
Nicole Scherzinger
India.Arie
Julianne Hough
Mary Mary
Melanie Fiona
Bebe Winans
Mya
Tyrese Gibson
Anthony Hamilton
Raphael Saadiq
Gladys Knight
Keri Hilson
Joel & Benji Madden
Heart
Brandy
P!Nk
Musiq Soulchild
Miley Cyrus
Akon
Jordin Sparks
Celine Dion
Rob Thomas
Katharine Mcphee
Jeff Bridges
Randy Jackson
Patti Austin
Kid Cudi
Usher
Will.I.Am
Kanye West
Ll Cool J
Issac Slade (Aka The Fray)
Snoop Dogg
Nicole Richie
Trey Songz
Ethan Bortnick
Taryll Jackson
Taj Jackson
Tj Jackson
Vince Vaughn
Drake
Freda Payne
Faith Evans
Robin Thicke
Rashida Jones
Barbra Streisand
Jimmy Jean Louis
Enrique Iglesias
Zac Brown
Lil Wayne
Tony Bennett
Josh Groban
Sean Garrett
Harry Connick, Jr.
Al Jardine
Bone Thugs And Harmony (Bizzy Bones)
Ar Rahmen
Fergie
Mary J. Blige
Orianthi
Mann
Nipsey Hussle
Iyaz
Keith Harris
Nikka Costa
Toni Braxton
Farnsworth Bentley
Plain Pat
Il Trio
