Wake Up
Wake Up Everybody was a compilation album released to coincide with the 2004 presidential election. The executive producers of the album were Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Tracey Edmonds, and Russell Simmons . Babyface decided to remake the Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes song entitled "Wake Up Everybody" and brought a whos who list of artists including: Mary J. Blige, Brandy, Missy Elliott, Eve, Faith Evans, Floetry, Ashanti, Wyclef Jean, Monica, Jadakiss, Fabolous, Akon, Jamie Foxx, Babyface, Rev Run, Omarion, Jon B, Marques Houston, Jaheim & Musiq Soulchild. The video was #1 on MTV for 10 weeks and was a strong driver for voter turn out on election day.
Patti LaBelle
The Gospel According To Patti LaBelle is the first and only gospel album released by singer Patti LaBelle. The album entitled "The Gospel According To Patti Labelle" was released on November 21, 2006 in conjunction with the late great Jeryl Busby. The album features collaborations with Yolanda Adams, Mary Mary, Kanye West, Wynonna Judd, The Soul Seekers, Tye Tribbett, CeCe Winans and more. The album was #1 on the Billboard Gospel Charts for 14 weeks and was Universals biggest selling Gospel album of that year. The album and part of its proceeds were donated to cancer research in honor of Patti's musical director Budd Ellisop who succumbed to cancer during the recording of the album.
Rodney Jerkins
Grammy winning Producer Rodney Jerkins and Bungalo Records came together to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina by releasing a star studded ablum entitled We Are Family,”and donating the proceeds to help bring food and shelter to those in need. The album featured the original members of Sister Sledge along with Patti LaBelle, George Clinton, Ciara, Christina Milian, Chris Brown, Lyfe Jennings, Mary, Mary and Ray J,
La Toya Jackson
La Toya Jackson and Bungalo Records released this song in dedication to her late brother, Michael Jackson. The proceeds were donated to one of Michaels favorite charities, the Aids Foundation in Los Angeles.
