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With the 2008 presidential election, Americans face a pivotal choice between not just two candidates, but two paradigms. We need someone who understands the complexity of our time. Someone who believes in investing in renewable energy, in education, in women's rights, in civil rights, in healthcare for Americans. Someone who believes in dealing with global issues with diplomacy so we can restore our respect in the world. Barack Obama represents the change we need and can lead us into a brighter future.

“Vote For Hope” was written to encourage and inspire the hip hop generation—and everyone—to get involved, and contribute their time, energy, creativity, and other resources to be the change they want to see in the world. We have been inspired by the artistic and musical contributions that have been pouring out across the nation in support of Barack Obama's historic campaign. Vote for Hope is our offering to this creative movement. It is our way of adding our small voice to the collective voice of millions of Americans calling for a change.

Make sure to Vote on November 4th!
Here is where you can register: VoteforChange.com

"Vote for Hope" was written by M.C. Yogi and produced by Robin Livingston. The "Vote for Hope" video was created at Ursa Minor Arts and Media in San Rafael, CA with chief animator James Curtis, using designs and direction from MC Yogi. Video funded and supported by grassroots donations.

For other music by MC Yogi, check out mcyogi.com

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  • james curtis 1 year ago
    Yay! We did it!
  • Dak Washbrook 1 year ago
    how did you do the fx? like what program??
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  • leza lowitz 1 year ago
    Beautiful video, beautiful message of action and hope--Barack is awesome and the time is NOW. Will spread the word. Congratulations to your team for a fantastic job!
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  • Alex Kehr 1 year ago
    This is awesome.
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  • vies rashomon 1 year ago
    " Vote for Hope" just got my vote! it's a very good video!
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Thanks Vies, sorry it took so long. I've been traveling and working like mad to help spread Obama's message. I appreciate your response. Much love and respect.

    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • Roberto Lepe 1 year ago
    Great Video guys!
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  • *misslieze 1 year ago
    wow, this is really cool. I like the song! :) How did you do the fade away in strips. Where those all masks? :)
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  • Willie Franklin plus 1 year ago
    great video!
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Thanks Willie, together we can make it better you and me so we can be "safe, prosperous and free"

    One Love
    MC Yogi
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  • Issis 1 year ago
    years ago an artist wasn't "allowed" to express his pollitical point of view. Why? Is the artist not ruled by someone he voted? Didn't an artist vote? An artist is more than just his public image.
    Take sides!
    Great video!
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Well said homie. Thanks for checkin out the video. Artists are the bridge between what is and what can be. Together we can co create a much kinder and more sustainable world for our kids. Blessings

    peace,
    MC Yogi
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  • Great video, cool design and a good song to boot!
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Thanks Ruud boy! Sorry it took so ,ong to see your message.
    I really appreciate it. One Love

    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • Toon Vanagt plus 1 year ago
    Now that is what I call professional grassroot action! Keep rocking MC Yogi!
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  • Andrew Cornett plus 1 year ago
    Awesome work, everything was so well done. The blending of live action was the best.
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Thanks Andrew, that was my favourite part too. The part at the end when Obama's talking always gets me. What an inspiring leader he is. Much love & respect

    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • Brad Miller 1 year ago
    nice compositing effects
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  • Jon Rawlinson plus 1 year ago
    Brilliant. Beautiful graphics. Fantastic song.

    I blogged it, hope thats cool:
    jonrawlinson.com/2008/10/obama-08-vote-for-hope/
  • james curtis 1 year ago
    it's absolutely cool, and thank you!
  • Jon Rawlinson plus 1 year ago
    Thanks James!

    Can I ask how much time it took to create the motion graphics?

    After effects?
  • james curtis 1 year ago
    Animated and composited in after effects, assets were created in both photoshop and illustrator. we didn't have enough time to create storyboards or draft a huge plan. I was basically handed the track, given some reference images and told to "run with it." The whole process all the way to the final renders took 50 hours.
  • Jon Rawlinson plus 1 year ago
    Awesome! You're a master with AE!
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  • Todd Burleson 1 year ago
    Amazing! Great work!
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Thanks Todd. Appreciate the support, just like your logo it comes full circle.

    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • CindyPDX 1 year ago
    I caught this by luck... someone posted this up over on Obama's Myspace and I loved it. So I logged in over here on Vimeo to give a HUGE THANK YOU for this awesome video! OUTSTANDING!
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Hey Cindy, a huge YOUR WELCOME, and thanks back at ya for helping to get the word out. We've been getting an amazing response from the video. I have the feeling that we're acxtually helping to raise the vibration of this election in a small way. Many blessings

    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • CindyPDX 1 year ago
    can someone post this on YOUTUBE PLEASE???
    Like ASAP
  • Andrew Pile staff 1 year ago
    Why?
  • CindyPDX 1 year ago
    I found it. Because some of my friends are not able to see Vimeo vids, but can see them in youtube for some strange reason. I wanted them to see this because it is THAT GOOD.. that's why. :)
  • Estevan Bonilla plus 1 year ago
    Though I'm all about Vimeo now myself...I have to agree with CindyPDX. This video is inspiring and it's important to get out to the masses by as many means as possible.
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  • emily mccormick 1 year ago
    way to go!! great video...Obama 08' si se puede!!!!
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    SI SE PUEDE! VIVA OBAMA! Thanks Emily,
    much love.

    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • Brian Rendel 1 year ago
    I loved it. It's a hymn for hope mongerers everywhere. Obama '08!
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Thanks Brian, " a hymn for hope" I like that nice touch.Much love.

    Peace
    MC Yogi
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  • hitaji 1 year ago
    I need to remind all of you younger people that not all older people are like McCain. As an African American woman who is 55 I am real cool and I have been working grassroots for close to 40 years and producung progressive and radical radio for 25 years. Your powerful and beautiful work rest on our shouders and all of those "older" progressive people who died to create the groundwork for your work...please remember this point.Wonderful video ! I will pass it on !

    Peace

    Hitaji Aziz
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Queen Hitaji,

    Your wise words are great reminder to all of us. Our ancestors struggles and successes have paved the way for all of us. I am so grateful for your support. And if I may just say YES YOU ARE VERY COOL. Many blessings

    One Love

    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • stevegarfield 1 year ago
    Played on blogtalkradio, check it out:
    blogtalkradio.com/stevegarfield/2008/10/14/Steve-Garfield-LIVE-REVOLUTION-Radio

    with links back here...
  • james curtis 1 year ago
    wow thanks, that's totally awesome of you.
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Awesome thank you so much Steve. You rock!
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  • Joan Blair 1 year ago
    AWESOME song! Thanks M.C. Yogi!
    It's catchy, moving and visually attractive.
    I'll pass it around to my friends!
    Take care, Joan Blair
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Hey Joan, I'm so grateful for your help. Thanks for helping to get the word out.

    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • Patrickometry 1 year ago
    Excellent moving video. Well done. The Will I Am Obama video didn't do it for me. This one did.
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Thanks Patrick. That means alot man. Glad you liked it,
    lets hope enough people will see it and be inspired to get out and vote.


    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • tj hanton 1 year ago
    Video = Awesomesauce. Song = Brilliant!
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Is that an Awesomesauce bomb your about to drop.
    TJ you are the doctor of awesomness! Thanks for the shout out. Obama not bombs!


    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • Zane Bridgers 1 year ago
    awesome video - song was very well done
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Thanks Zane. Appreciate you helping to spread the message.

    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • Beautiful Machine 1 year ago
    siiiiiiiiiiiiick! right on!
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Nice tiger, Thanks Beautiful Machine.

    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • ekai 1 year ago
    beautifully done, sentiments right on.
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    EKAI, your welcome. Thank you for your kind words.
    Love & respect

    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • stephanie kelly 1 year ago
    i *love* this!
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Thanks Steph*you*rock!
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  • ganchito 1 year ago
    Nice positive video. Keep up the good work
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Thanks Ganchito, glad you liked it. Lets work together and make Obama our next President. One love.

    peace
    MC Yogi
  • ganchito 1 year ago
    You know it. Good luck in your career. I like your style.
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  • Daniel Hayek staff 1 year ago
    Thank you for making this and posting it on Vimeo. I'm the new media director at an Obama field office in New Mexico and everyone loved this at our Early Voting Rally. Right on!
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  • Maria T Sciarrino 1 year ago
    What a fantastic piece! Thank you!
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Your welcome Maria, thanks for taking the time to send a message. Go Obama.

    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • Wow, dude, this freekin great. Amazing job.
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Thanks Tom, your support means alot, its peoples responses that have been inspiring us to work harder and get the video out to more people. It seems to be working, everyone and there mother is sending it out to everyone and there mother. Lots of mama's for Obama! Many thanks.


    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • graffiti 1 year ago
    amazing flow. dope vid
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Is that your piece? Looks fresh. Thanks graffiti, appreciate the shout out. One Love


    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • Ed Watkins 1 year ago
    That's pretty fantastic that is.
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Thanks ed, I didn't know cats could talk, that's awesome.
    More cats for Obama. Meowbama!

    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • Gregory Leff 1 year ago
    Brilliant message and medium ... very well done, thanks for sharing!
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Thanks for reaching out Gregory, we're doing everything we can to spread the word. I'm grateful for your support. Much love

    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • JU4NCHO 1 year ago
    Love it!
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Dide what happened to your thumb? Hope it's ok. Maybe to many emails. Thanks for you're message.

    peace
    MC Yogi
  • JU4NCHO 1 year ago
    Ohhh it was like 6 months ago... An x-acto Knife encounter up_close and personal!
    I'm Ok now...
    Thanks!
    Hooray Obama!
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  • briandeweese 1 year ago
    Nice!
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Thanks buddy
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  • Aaron Richard 1 year ago
    Pure win.
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Thanks Aaron, I think Obama has what it takes to create a win, win situation, bringing people together. Thanks for the message.

    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • Bert 1 year ago
    such an epic video...
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Bert my homie, thanks for the support.

    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • Zadi Diaz 1 year ago
    Amazing. Simply amazing.
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Thanks Zadi
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  • Jeton Aliji 1 year ago
    Excellent video, for an excellent man.
    Obama doesn't give hope only to Americans.
    Other people from other countries and nations are inspired by him, and see in him the CHANGE that's about to come.
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Word
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  • John MacLeod 1 year ago
    MC Yogi, that video is one in a million.
    I also registered just to say thank you.
    The song was awesome and the creative visuals just blew me away.
    Wow... just wow!
    I'm passing this on to everyone I know.
    Keep up the amazing work, brother.
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    You're One in a million man. Thank you so much for your awesome support. Thanks to you the video's spreading like wild fire. I can't thank you enough. Much love brother.
    Keep me posted, would love to hear how far and wide it goes. Together we can make it better you and me so we can be "safe, prosperous, and free"

    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • x NZERO x 1 year ago
    simply amazing!!
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Hey nzero, is that the mystery machine from scooby doo?
    Thant's awesome. Thanks for your kind words.

    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • americanvirus plus 1 year ago
    Beautiful work.
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Thanks AV keep infecting people with unity and love, together we can make it better. One love.

    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • talentlessclown 1 year ago
    i wish i could like it more than once. [edit] Oh it's on youtube to now, so I guess I can vote twice :) youtube.com/watch?v=3iojPaw8yX0
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  • dbcohen 1 year ago
    very very well done, thanks for sharing it!
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Your very very welcome, thanks for watching it!
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  • Scott Gribble plus 1 year ago
    Still NOPE
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  • omaryak 1 year ago
    Better HOPE than BOPE
  • james curtis 1 year ago
    heheh, thanks omar, you rock.
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  • Phil Hoyt 1 year ago
    Bloody Brilliant
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Thanks mate. Much love & respect.

    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • urban:masala 1 year ago
    Oh, now this is just TOO tight!!!

    Excellent work!

    Thank you, MC Yogi.
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Jai Ma! Thank you for your kindness! Nice braids by the way.

    peace
    MC Yogi
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  • Foshi 1 year ago
    Man, that is awesome. Everyone get out there and vote.
  • MC Yogi 1 year ago
    Thanks Foshi, you said it! Lets go everyone.
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