Student Well-Being

Michelle Obama Releasing Hip-Hop Album to Get Students Moving

By Bryan Toporek — August 14, 2013 1 min read
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First lady Michelle Obama will release a hip-hop album next month in conjunction with the Partnership for a Healthier America and Hip Hop Public Health to inspire youths to get their bodies in motion.

While she won’t be lending any vocals to the album, which is titled “Songs for a Healthier America,” a number of other major names in hip-hop have, including Doug E. Fresh, Jordin Sparks, Ashanti, and Matisyahu.

The full 19-song album will be released on Sept. 30, according to

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A version of this news article first appeared in the Schooled in Sports blog.