Songs for a Healthier America

Project Added: January 11, 2022
Project Point of Contact: [email protected]
A smiling Michelle Obama sits in a white chair in front of a blue screen, speaking into a mic.

Hip Hop Public Health and the Partnership for a Healthier America, whose honorary chair is former First Lady Michelle Obama came together to create the Songs for a Healthier America album and its accompanying live-action and animated music videos as part of the First Lady’s Let’s Move! campaign to encourage children and their families to eat healthy and stay active.

https://hhph.org/songsforahealthieramerica/

Arts-and Intersections:

Community Cohesion, Health & Wellness

Collaborators:

Partnership for a Healthier America

Location:

New York, New York

Region:

Genre/Discipline:

Music

Population Density:

Urban

Large Intended Impact Area:

Nation

Foundations:

OVERVIEW

Hip Hop Public Health and the Partnership for a Healthier America, whose honorary chair is former First Lady Michelle Obama came together to create the Songs for a Healthier America album and its accompanying live-action and animated music videos as part of the First Lady’s Let’s Move! campaign to encourage children and their families to eat healthy and stay active.Songs

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The 19-song album was developed by a multidisciplinary team of musicians, physicians, public health researchers, entertainment industry professionals, health advocates, and school-aged children. Featuring artists like Ashanti, Ariana Grande, Doug E. Fresh, Darryl DMC McDaniels, Jordin Sparks, Blink-182’s Travis Barker, and Iman Shumpert, and many others, Songs for a Healthier America is a multi-genre musical compilation album that touches on a variety of themes like fitness, mental health, and healthy eating.

 

PROJECT EVALUATION

Currently not available.