Today Shaun Boothe released a video about Child Soldiers. I was featured as the kid soldier in this strong message video. We filmed it the afternoon of September 11th 2011 at Liberty Village behind Dempsters bread factory. Child Soldier is Boothe’s musical effort at giving a voice to the voiceless children across the world that are manupulated and physically “forced into the armed forces.” Written well over a year ago Boothe created the song after embarking on a nationwide human rights school tour. Inspired by everything he learned during that tour he went home, researched more about the issues and did what he does best – put it into a song
Since the Kony2012 campaign, much has been discussed and debated in the media as of late with regards to this global issue. Who is to blame? Where is this happening? How do we stop this? Who should we support? However, amist all the controversy, it’s important we not forget what our real concerns should truly be – the children.
Directed by Footage TV, and starring 10 year old KJ, the song and video speak from the perspective of a child soldier. The purpose of this video is to raise awareness and provoke thought. Please feel free to circulate broadly. We all have a part to play in the betterment of a world we all share.
Thank you Shaun for giving me this great opportunity in my career as an aspiring rapper. Anyone can reach heights. Also I had one wonderful day on the set with all the food and then my paycheck!! I beat my mom to the mall. lol.--KJ aka Kay Jeezy
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