The artist, who had already supported Barack Obama through music in 2008, has unveiled a new song to call on his fans to vote for Kamala Harris.
Musical support. On the eve of the American election, singer Will.i.am unveiled a new song Yes She Can to call on his fans to vote for Kamala Harris.
In the music video that accompanies the title, the artist used numerous current images such as videos of the January 6 riots at the Capitol, protests against the overturning of Roe v. Wade (which regulates the right to abortion) in 2022.
“Mom, what’s wrong with America? Why can’t we get along in America?” Will.i.am sings in this song.
“This is an anthem celebrating Kamala Harris and the power of every individual. As Election Day approaches, I wanted to make a call to action and a promise of what we can accomplish together,” wrote the artist in the caption of the clip.
In 2008, Will.i.am had already supported the campaign of former President Barack Obama in music with a song Yes We Canwhere he appeared alongside numerous music and cinema personalities.
Many music stars mobilized
Since the start of her campaign, Kamala Harris has been able to count on the support of many celebrities, starting with the superstar Taylor Swift as well as the singer Beyoncé, who spoke at a meeting of the Democratic candidate in Houston, Texas, on October 26.
Last September, Stevie Wonder also wrote a song to support the Democratic candidate, a piece entitled Can we fix our nation’s broken heart“Can we mend our nation’s broken heart”?
The rapper Eminem also spoke at a Kamala Harris rally in the presence of Barack Obama in Detroit on October 22 to support her, while Bruce Springsteen performed in Atlanta, Georgia during a rally of the candidate Democrat.
Other big names in the music industry have also sent their support to Kamala Harris, like Ariana Grande, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish and his brother Finneas, Cher, Neil Young, Madonna, Cardi B, Stevie Wonder, PinkLizzo, Usher, Jennifer Lopez et Bad Bunny. These last two artists, of Puerto Rican origin, denounced the racist excesses against Puerto Rico, during Trump’s last meeting at Madison Square Garden.
