STEVIE WONDER’S INSPIRATIONAL NEW SONG “ALL ABOUT THE LOVE AGAIN” ANNOUNCED AS LEAD SINGLE FROM “CHANGE IS NOW” COLLECTION

DT:     APRIL 6, 2009

FR:     SHAZILA MOHAMMED/TODD BRODGINSKI/MITCH SCHNEIDER

The legendary Stevie Wonder–a key voice in our history whose classic songs have galvanized social consciousness for several decades–was inspired to write the original song “All About The Love Again” by the universal themes of hope, unity and change throughout President Obama’s presidential campaign. “Originally conceived during Stevie's unprecedented musical accomplishments which yielded multiple Grammy Awards with such albums as Talking Book, Innervisions, Songs In The Key of Life and alike, and finished earlier this year, he continues his legacy with this instant classic which personifies the emotions of his writing during that period combined with today's sensibilities and marks a welcomed and timely offering by the genius who has struck a universal worldwide chord so many times before,” states Hidden Beach founder Steve McKeever.

Wonder has already performed this anthem of love and positivity to over 50 million people via national television outlets including The Neighborhood Ball (1/20/09), the nation’s #1 show, “American Idol” (3/26/09), “The 51st Annual Grammy Awards” (2/8/09 as the show’s final performance), “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (2/6/09) as well as during the first concert performance at the White House. The release of the single will mark the first time Stevie Wonder has released a song on a label outside of Motown, his home for the past five decades.

Of the project, Stevie Wonder says, "If America and the world are to move forward, it must be ‘All About The Love Again.’”

Of the single, McKeever continues: “To say we are filled with pride at the release of this long time icon and hero's musical tribute to a new icon and hero's achievements is a massive understatement.  However, we are driven by more than the obvious pride concerning the historical significance of this special recording.  We believe this immediately catchy anthem will fill listeners with joy and engender the wonderful feelings felt by millions around the world on the occasion the song was created to commemorate.  Simply put, ‘All About The Love Again’ puts a smile on faces and joy in hearts and we are delighted that we have been chosen as a conduit of this most worthy of missions in bringing it to the public.”

CHANGE IS NOW includes a DVD with eight of President Barack Obama’s landmark campaign speeches together for the first time and an 18-song CD that reflects America's diversity by tapping into the creative community's overwhelming response to President Obama’s universal themes of hope, unity and change. The set includes music from the recording industry’s most respected, talented and accomplished artists hailing from all music forms and backgrounds. Adding to the powerful message of the music, the songs on the album are also intercut with excerpts from President-elect Obama’s most memorable speeches. In addition to Stevie Wonder, the CD includes tracks from will.i.am, The Tony Rich Project, Ozomatli, Sheryl Crow, India.Arie, Melissa Etheridge, Lenny Kravitz, Robin Thicke, Maroon 5, Usher, BeBe Winans, Wilco, James Taylor, Jennifer Hudson, Lionel Richie, Death Cab For Cutie and Common.

About Hidden Beach
Founded by music veteran Steve McKeever, Hidden Beach Recordings is an independent record label based in Santa Monica, CA. that is focused on "Real Music" and "Real Artists" with something to say. Along with introducing multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning music sensation Jill Scott and saxophonist Mike Phillips, Hidden Beach is also home to Grammy Award-winning producer/artist/songwriter Tony Rich, author/intellectual/spoken word artist Dr. Cornel West, husband and wife-led group Kindred the Family Soul, the acclaimed Unwrapped series and the recently released landmark Obama campaign CD Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement.

Hidden Beach Recordings is distributed worldwide by Universal Music Group Distribution (UMGD), a division of Universal Music Group. Visit www.hiddenbeach.com for more information on Hidden Beach Recordings.

 For more information regarding Yes We Can contact:

MSO 818.380.0400

Todd Brodginski 818.380.0400 x239 toddb@msopr.com

Shazila Mohammed 818.380.0400 x238 shazila@msopr.com