Wyclef, Trini And Other Artists Come Together For Haiti's Earthquake Anniversary

Wyclef Jean, Trina, Pitbull, Sean Kingston, Jamie Foxx and Wyclef's sister Melky Jean are among many other artist coming together to raise additional money for Haiti on the anniversary of the devastating 7.0 earthquake.  

The Upload Hope: Download "Better" campaign is raising awareness about Haiti by tweeting and uploading a :35 second video to www.uploadhope.org, in the days leading up to the January 12th, 2010 earthquake that left over 300,000 people dead and millions permanently displaced.

Fans are also asked to download a new single titled "Better" by Melky Jean and the Jean Family on January 12th.

Ted Lucas, CEO of Slip N Slide Records shared with Allhiphop.com it's hope for the campaign,

The Upload Hope: Download "Better" campaign is an opportunity for the world to show Haiti we have not forgotten the horrific earthquake they’ve endured and we’re still working to improve the quality of their lives,”

“We are grateful for the many celebrities who are getting involved and promoting our message of hope and perseverance thru these difficult times,” Lucas added.

"Better" is taken from the album The Care for Haiti Charity Album, that will feature tracks by KRS-One, Talib Kweli, Patti LaBelle, Sean Paul, Natasha Bedingfield, Brook Hogan and others.

A video for he track "Better" is slated to appear premiere on BET's hit series, "106 & Park."

“A year ago, the earthquake left several hundred thousand people dead but it did not kill the hope and ambition Haitians have for a better future,” added Melky Jean, who co-executive produced the Care for Haiti album. “I am so proud of the Haitian people for their perseverance and excited to be a part of the Care for Haiti project. I hope it inspires all to know that we all can do our part to make Haiti and the world better.”

The Upload Hope: Download "Better" Campaign is being launched in partnership with Slip-N-Slide, Wyclef's Yele Haiti, Carma and The Care for Haiti Movement.