All-Star Songs

"Voices That Care" is a 1991 song written by David Foster, Linda Thompson and Peter Cetera and recorded by a supergroup of popular musicians, entertainers and athletes. The group of people involved was also collectively known as Voices That Care and was shown as such on the single release and marketing materials. The single and supporting documentary music video were intended … [Read more...] about Saturday Afternoon Thread: All-Star Songs

"We Are the World" is a song and charity single originally recorded by the supergroup United Support of Artists (USA) for Africa in 1985. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie (with arrangements by Michael Omartian) and produced by Quincy Jones for the album We Are the World. With sales in excess of 20 million copies, it is one of the fewer than 30 all-time … [Read more...] about Friday Afternoon Thread: All-Star Recordings

Black Men United (B.M.U.) was a collaboration of many African American male R&B, neo soul and soul music artists. Its sole song "U Will Know", written by a young D'Angelo, was released in 1994. It was featured in the movie Jason's Lyric and on the movie's soundtrack. Many artists contributed to this effort. They include: Aaron Hall, After 7, Al B. Sure!, Boyz II … [Read more...] about Thursday Afternoon Thread: All-Star Songs

"Wake Up Everybody" is an R&B song written by John Whitehead, Gene McFadden and Victor Carstarphen. In 2004, a cover version was released to coincide with the 2004 presidential election. It features a collection of music stars who urge young people to go out and vote. The song was produced by Babyface, and features various prominent R&B singers and rappers. It was an … [Read more...] about Wednesday Afternoon Thread: All-Star Songs

"Oh Africa" is a song performed by the artist Akon featuring Keri Hilson and the Soweto Gospel Choir. The song is a charity single and was released to raise funds for Akon's charity 'Konfidence'  to aid underprivileged children in Africa. The song was released as a digital download on 52nd Grammy Awards night, January 31, 2010, along with the video. Young singers from many … [Read more...] about Tuesday Afternoon Thread: All-Star Songs