Michelle Obama to release hip-hop album

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From First Lady to...hip-hop mogul? It sounds unlikely, but it's true. Just not in the way you might expect.

In hopes of combating the childhood obesity epidemic, First Lady Michelle Obama is promoting her “Let’s Move” campaign by releasing a hip-hop album in support of health and fitness. The album will feature several hip-hop notables including DMC of Run DMC, as well as Doug E. Fresh and Matisyahu. Non-hip-hop acts will also be featured, with Travis Barker, Ashanti, Jordin Sparks, Ariana Grande, Smash's Jeremy Jordan and American Idol Season 10 finalist Ashton Jones appearing on the album. However, while the album features a high-profile array of talent, the project will not include any singing or rapping from Michelle Obama herself.

The “Let’s Move” campaign was created over three years ago to solve “the problem of obesity within a generation” by “combining comprehensive strategies with common sense.” Since its creation in 2010, the campaign has garnered support from across the entertainment industry, with such notable stars as Beyonce speaking up in support of the First Lady's efforts.

A full tracklist for the album, which is presented by Partnership For A Healthier America and Hip Hop Public Health, can be found below via HipHopDX.

1. “U R What You Eat” f/ Salad Bar (Matisyahu, Ariana Grande, Travis Barker)

2. “Everybody” f/ Jordin Sparks, Doug E. Fresh, Dr. Oz, Ryan Beatty, Hip Hop MD

3. “Let’s Move” f/ Doug E. Fresh, Artie Green, Chauncey Hawkins

4. “Just Believe” featuring Ashanti, Gerry Gunn, Artie Green, Robbie Nova

5. “Veggie Luv” f/ Monifah and J Rome

6. “Hip Hop FEET” f/ DMC and Artie Green

7. “Stronger” f/ Shayna Steele, Jeremy Jordan, Our Time Theater kids, and E-Street Band guitarist Nils Lofgren

8. “Give Myself a Try” f/ Ryan Beatty

9. “Jump Up” f/ Brady Rymer and the Little band that Could

10. “Hip Hop LEAN” f/ Artie Green

11. “Pass the Rock” f/ Iman Schumpert and Artie Green

12. “Good Living” f/ Ashton Jones

13. “Beautiful” f/ Daisy Grant and Artie Green

14. “Change the Game” f/ The Happiness Club, featuring Naledge

15. “Wanna Jump (Let’s Move)” f/ Paul Burch

16. “Mother May I” f/ Amelia Robinson

17. “We Like vegetables” f/ Los Barkers!

18. “Get Up Sit Up” f/ Babi Floyd

19. “One Step Forward” f/ Samite

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