It's no secret that SoulBounce is on Team Barack Obama. We've posted extensive updates about the wellspring of creativity that his candidacy has inspired amongst soul and hip hop artists. There's been more Obamaterial than we've been able to keep up with, but we've managed to shine the spotlight on efforts from mainstream acts Will.I.Am, John Legend, Nas and Seal and indie artists such as Eric Roberson, Cody Chesnutt, Shanice Wilson and Conya Doss, to name a few. There's been a little something for everyone's musical tastes and we've been Baracking our bodies with reckless abandon for months now. As we countdown the hours until election day officially starts and we can make our voices of change be heard, here's one more song to add to your Obama Mix on your iPod. A little DJing birdie sent us this remix of "Truth (I Know You Are Beautiful)" by the Sterling Ensemble featuring Mario Inchausti that they created over the weekend, mashing up speeches by Barack and Michelle Obama to the soulful house track. This is so good that we can't keep it to ourselves. Listen and love it below, then check out our election day tips after the bounce. YES WE CAN!
Sterling Ensemble feat. Mario Inchausti: "Truth (I Know You Are Beautiful)" (Obama Mix)
Butta's Election Day 2008 Tips:
1) Make sure that you have your driver's license (or an alternative
form of state-issued picture ID) and voter registration card together
in your wallet/purse RIGHT NOW. You should have already checked to make
sure that the information matches. You may want to bring a second form
of state-issued picture ID with you to be safe as well.
2) Wear comfortable shoes.
3) Wear and/or bring a few layers
of clothing. There's no telling what the temperature will be outside or
inside your polling place so plan for anything.
4) Bring a rolling backpack, book bag or small suitcase with you.
You may not want to carry a bag on your shoulders for hours on end.
Remember, comfort is key. Check your local regulations, however, to
make sure that you can bring bags to the polling place.
5) Bring am umbrella just in case.
- Advertisement -6) Bring a book and/or magazines.
7)
Charge your cell phone/PDA tonight and bring it with you. But please
don't be one of those obnoxious people in line talking loud and for way
too long. Keep your conversations classy. Check today to make sure that you have enough daytime minutes on your cell phone if you don't have an unlimited plan.
8) Bring your camera and/or video camera with you to commemorate the day.
9) Bring your laptop if you feel like carrying it around.
- Advertisement -10) Load up and charge your iPod tonight. Remember to bring it with you tomorrow.
11) Bring food and water with you. You may be in line for breakfast,
lunch and, God forbid, dinner, so plan whatever meals, snacks and
drinks (non-alcoholic, please) you need to bring with you accordingly.
12)
Bring gum or mints--especially enough to share. There's nothing worse
than standing in close proximity with someone with bad breath or being
that person.
13) Bring a lawn chair with you if you can. Once again, comfort is
key, but also check your local rules and regulations to make sure this
is permitted.
14) Make friends with the people around you in
line. You'll need them to hold your spot when you take bathroom and/or
mental health breaks.
15) In the event that you are in line with people who won't be
voting for your candidate of choice, please keep your cool and the
peace.
16) Please don't get discouraged by the wait. Remember that this is bigger than you. It is critical that you vote.
17) And most importantly, VOTE OBAMA!
YES WE CAN! SI SE PUEDE! YES WE CAN! SI SE PUEDE! YES WE CAN! SI SE PUEDE!
