Ale Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 It's been 25 years since Quincy Jones helped gather the biggest names in music to record "We Are the World," but the song is as relevant today as it was then. Jones confirmed to me today that he's helping spearhead a new recording of the charity song, with the proceeds going to help Haiti. The new version will be recorded on Monday in Los Angeles. "It's the 25th anniversary and it's perfect timing," Jones said at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, where he was celebrating the launch of his new watch collection for Audemars Piguet. "It's not an accident, man. That's God. It will be 'We Are the World' for Haiti." Jones declined to name which singers have committed themselves, but I can tell you... The lineup may already include Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Hudson, Will Smith, Jason Mraz, Sugarland, Sheryl Crow, Mya and teen sensation Justin Bieber, among others. "I want to get a final list before I put it out." Jones said. Director Paul Haggis will likely film Monday's recording session, a source confirms. The original song, which benefited African famine relief, was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and coproduced by Jones and Michael Omartian. It featured Jackson, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Bob Dylan and Ray Charles. This isn't Jones' first undertaking to help the disaster-stricken Caribbean nation. "I have two friends who are donating two $500,000 power generators," he said. "Another friend…is going to rebuild the [presidential] palace. All his money, his crew and his design so they don't even have to think about it." Jones' partnership with Audemars Piguet also includes a $1 million donation from the watch company to the Quincy Jones Foundation. Meanwhile, Jones said he is not involved with the Grammy tribute to Michael Jackson, but revealed that he will be opening up about the late King of Pop for an upcoming special on CNN. http://uk.eonline.com/uberblog/marc_malkin/b164438_stars_banding_together_record_new_we.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilsJim89 Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 I heard about this on the radio. This is great stuff! Radio & the music industry need a record like this badly. Could we finally hear FP rap for the first time since 2005? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Julie Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Its great they are doing this, so many celebs are helping haiti, we've got Simon Cowell doing a record over here too. And if Will raps on this i'll do a back flip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpinJack AJ Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 1st news 2 get me excited in awhile!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIsqo Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 I would jump in my bed for the first time in 11 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigted Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 It's about time baby, I've been thinking to myself lately if this recent event doesn't inspire Will to record again nothing would, so this is finally a breath of fresh air to say the least... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fatonita Posted January 29, 2010 Members Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 (edited) Finally Will be rapping again!!! hehe.. that's great! very good news! i'm so happy!! i missed him ... By the way i'm the new one over here big hello to evrybody!! :laugh: Edited January 29, 2010 by fatonita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Julie Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 welcome fatonita! Wasnt it the fugees that got Will back into rapping in the 90's, maybe hanging round with Wyclef has made him see sence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpinJack AJ Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Yes, The Fugees were one of FP's main inspirations to focus on releasing new music back in 96 and 97. Him and Wyclef were having a ball when they were freestyling and performing "Rapper's Delight." It was the most excited and "at home" that I've seen the 'Prince in awhile. I can see good things coming from this. Welcome 2 the board, Fatonita!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefCEM Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 thats good news in a while! i'm getting more and more excited. i really badly need new JJFP stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogue Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 So is Will definatly gonna be on this or has nothing been 100% confirmed yet? I don't wanna get my hopes up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Willie Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Cool, if he is on it he'll probably just be part of the collective chorus, a rap would be dope tho. If Dizzee can rap on "Do They Know Its Christmas", Will can rap on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale Posted January 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 So is Will definatly gonna be on this or has nothing been 100% confirmed yet? I don't wanna get my hopes up It hasn't been confirmed yet.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigie Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Thta is great!...plus Will rapping again that would be dope...i just hope we dont get dissapointed like in the past... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan 4ever Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Don't get your hopes up people....It seems like Will isn't going to be on the song! I found this link on nahright.com and there's no sign of Will at all! http://nahright.com/news/2010/02/02/we-are-the-world/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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