VIDEO: VOTE OBAMA
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Check out the video from Taz Arnold (aka TI$A), frontman to underground hip-hop group Sa-Ra, for his first solo single, “Vote Obama,” in support of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama. Kanye West, Jay-Z and Chris Brown are among the celebrity cameos. Shout out to CL Reader Danny for the tip.








56 Comments
1.
SUDANI
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
Whack. First.
2.
ashleymichelle
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
um wow.
3.
allieyah
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
i just like the fact that chris b. is in it but the song is kinda…..not working
4.
Tiffy
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
I like this its funny Vote Obama!!!!!!!!
5.
retro
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
lol its wack but i like it at the same time
6.
SHAYIZZLE
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
I like it. Its catchy and fun.
7.
mz influential
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
lame loserish lack of talent!
8.
Cherry
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
HA HA HA HA!!!!!! Obama ‘08.
9.
allieyah
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
i didn’t see j or kanye in the video but that was prob cause i was skipping it cause it was getting boring
10.
Grapefruit
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
@ MZ INFLUENTIAL, it’s not about talent, it’s the message that’s reaching out. His doing it with the bit of fun and sarcasm that’s all… Cheer up!!…”.We hood, we votin and throwin it up… I’ma vote Obama way!!!”
11.
Bigma
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
LOVE the cameos! this is what is helping this video because the Song is ummm lets just say Special!!
12.
chelle
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
It’s a shame that they have to connect BEING HOOD to VOTING just to get some people to vote. As previously stated–wack! Put some verses in it! I mean dayum
13.
NAomi
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
I agree with # 3, lol. I see you C. Breezy
14.
Ugly
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
Nice video, wack song! the hook or chorus gets hella annoying after awhile…I’ll stick to the “Yes We Can” vid.
15.
Aries
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
Definately has nothing on Yes We Can!. The song is pretty lame but as long as its getting the message out there that Obama is the way to go then I am down!
16.
RICKY BOI
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
when u keep listening to this song it become catchy. p.s. i threw mine up.
17.
lala
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
love it! so catchyy!
“we hood we voting and throwing it up”
lol
18.
ari
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
wow..like chris :]
19.
Teni
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
I know he meant well, but wait until Fox News gets a hold to this one! They are going to have a whole hour of this. I can hear it now……
20.
Lola AM
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
I like it b/c it’s catchy and fun, yet brings a diverse crowd of supporters together
21.
godlygirl
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
I love Taz Arnold but this shit is so lame and annoying.
22.
Jai
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
I didn’t watch the full video (a little too annoying for my taste, especially the association of being ‘hood’ with voting for Obama)–but I did see the Kanye “cameo”. They actually ripped the part with Kanye from another vid and made it look like he was with the rapper lmao. Same with Jay I believe. Looked good though.
23.
PRISTINE
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
Looks fun. Very bright. For some reason this cat reminds me Shock G from digital underground.
24.
RaRa
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
im disgusted.
why does there have to be video girls, bling, and dancing to promote an African American candidate?
I feel like we have come to the point in which we believe this is the only way to appeal to our demographic.
If I was Obama, i wouldnt be flattered.
…thats just me.
25.
T3am.H0v&&B3e
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
YOU CAN NOT BE FUCKIN SERIOUS!!!
THIS IS LIKE THE WORST SHYT I HAVE EVER HEARD IN MY MUTHAFUCKIN LIFE.
BECAUSE OF THIS SONG HILARY MIGHT JUST GET MY VOTE!
LMFAOO LET ME STOP, LOVE U OBAMA
26.
Ant$
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
gay
27.
S
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
Lame.
What’s the connection between being “hood” and voting for Obama? This video isn’t even necessary. Almost as bad as the “Vote or Die” campaign back in 2004.
28.
Zayana
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
OBAMA 08!
29.
ericka
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
lmao funny…& not in a ” he`s a comedian” funny it’s more of a ” this is so retarted I can do nothing but laugh” kind of funny…. even though I felt like my intellegence was being insulted for a second but I’m sure I`ll walk out my house tommorow and catch some kid singing it ( sighs )
30.
jhazzaisworld
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
Ummmm…, that video is an insult to all humanity!
31.
fASHNCHYLD
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
ummmmm….
32.
Tasha
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
Horrible!…annoying…whack…smh…uugghh…
33.
BRIANA
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
haha..”we hooooooooooood and throwin it uuuuuuuuuuuuup”
that line got annoying very fast
i liked all the colors in this video, but the song that will.i.am did earlier this year was way better than this
34.
Cherishme
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
How ignorant. Does this dude seriously think this will make the population vote for Obama? Sure, this was created with one demographic in mind, but this is a turn-off
! Only hood people who vote and throw up the Roc sign will be voting for Obama? Are those the only people who can vote for Obama? This entire presidential race is turning into a complete joke.
35.
superduper50000000
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
CRAZY!!! =D
36.
superduper50000000
Sunday, May 11, 2008 /
Are those the HaruJuku Girls lol
LA STAND UP…..PLEASE.
@ 29. LMAO–me too
37.
boomby*
Monday, May 12, 2008 /
haha its so funny how everyone is soo involved in this years election.
obama for pres!
38.
Dev
Monday, May 12, 2008 /
I love it! It gets the message across and thats what matters - i found myself singing it for a while afterwards as it stays in your brain. At least it will remind people to vote… especially the young.
39.
Queen Dee
Monday, May 12, 2008 /
@ Cherishme…
It was on “O” for Obama, not the Roc sign that he was “throwing up”
40.
hope,faith,love...
Monday, May 12, 2008 /
i like it, i see chris B… he looks fineee. being silly as always… hehe:D
We voting and Throwing it Up,Throwing It up,Throwing it up lolll. Its Catchy… i Like
41.
hope,faith,love...
Monday, May 12, 2008 /
Agrees with 20,its catchy and does attract other supporters.. Its a good marketing ploy.lol not going to doubt if its going to work,but its easy going. it is what it is.
42.
ummmm
Monday, May 12, 2008 /
ITS JUST FUN…DAEDELUS AND TAZ ARE FAR,FAR,FAR MORE TALENTED THAN ANYONE EVER FEATURED ON THE LOOP…
BEFORE YOU BASH THESE “NON-TALENTED” GUYS…YOU SHOULD AT LEAST OPEN UR 1 DIMENSIONAL MINDS UP…AND LISTEN TO THEIR MUSIC…
43.
E=MC2
Monday, May 12, 2008 /
That was dreadful, is that the dude from the Gym class heroes? the whole thing was a mess.
If this is meant to promote Obama it may have the opposite effect
44.
DANI
Monday, May 12, 2008 /
OH SHUT UP, THE LOT OF YOU.
You’re acting like this is the only musical support Sen. Obama has. KMT. It’s fun and catchy and doesn’t define him as a candidate, just the diversity of his electorate.
45.
Dame
Monday, May 12, 2008 /
Interesting go Obama
46.
Christiana
Monday, May 12, 2008 /
LMFAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAO BILL O’REILLY IS GONNA MURDER THIS VIDEO WOW!
ANYHOO I LIKED THE CLASH OF THE 70S, 80S, 90S, AND TODAY (lol I sound like a radio station)..oh did anybody see the real Obama in there cuz I didn’t?? I don’t know if this helped the campaign or hurt it and the celebs is just sayin hi Chris is the only one really tryna be in the video lmaooooo..
Kanye would do some mess like this- WE HOOOD, WE VOTIN, AND THROWIN IT UP lol I thought it was the gym class dude
47.
DROCK
Monday, May 12, 2008 /
WE HOOD, WE VO-ING LOL!!!!!!! Cute, retarded, catchy, yea I see myself singing this ish all day….Dang it!!!
48.
Have Not Thought of a New User Name
Monday, May 12, 2008 /
I was waiting for a verse lol
Obama 08
49.
YOUTUBE_SINGER_CLICK HERE!!
Monday, May 12, 2008 /
this has to be the most ignorant thing I have ever seen…i wonder if he even knows why hes voting for obama?? just cause hes black?? thats why white folks think the way they do…..a damn shame for this garbage, he could have been classy..but i gusse…damn when will we larn???
50.
HIPHOPPHILOSOPHER
Monday, May 12, 2008 /
I LOVE IT!!
**** WHAT UR MAMA SAY
IMA VOTE OBAMA WAY!!!
51.
Minority Report / Stereohyped
Monday, May 12, 2008 /
[…] Okay, okay. Black people in general love them some Obama. [CL] May 12, 2008 · posted by Lauren Williams, Stereohyped · Link · Respond […]
52.
slux
Monday, May 12, 2008 /
wacktacular
53.
vaporguy
Monday, May 12, 2008 /
Um…..not sure what to make of it. I love it. But it’s corny as sh*t. I’m sure it won’t catch on like the will.i.am vids, but I can’t get it outta my head. It’s so wrong, it’s gotta be right…
Love me some SA-RA, tho. Their collabos with Eryhah are dope….
54.
SARA
Monday, May 12, 2008 /
MAKE SURE YOU GET OUT AND VOTE WHEN YOUR STATE COMES, OBAMA HAS NOT WON YET, AND THE MEDIA MAKING YOU THINK THAT HE HAS IS ONLY A DISTRACTION, AND A WAY TO GET OBAMA VOTERS TO STAY HOME.
MAKE SURE THAT YOU GET OUT TO THE VOTES AND VOTE NO MATTER WHAT, THIS RACE IS NOT OVER UNTIL AFTER JUNE 6TH.
THAT IS AFTER ALL THE FOLLOWING STATES HAVE VOTED:
- WEST VIRGINIA
- KENTUCKY
- OREGON
- PUERTO RICO
- MONTANA
- SOUTH DAKOTA
SO IF YOU HAVE NOT VOTED YET PLEASE DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT OBAMA, GET OUT AND VOTE, NO MATTER WHAT!! THE RACE IS NOT OVER YET!!!
55.
Obamamama
Monday, May 12, 2008 /
Why?
56.
Angel Elliott
Monday, May 12, 2008 /
Hmm..I’m not to sure about that video…its seem kinda weird, kinda counter productive with all the scantily clad (in the political realm of course) woman in the video…but…I appreciate all of your postings J. Dakar…read my blog! (Yes I’m shamelessly promoting it!) on BET.com!
http://blogs.bet.com/news/youthvote/ !
-Angel Elliott