Matisyahu’s “One Day” featuring Nameless was chosen to be on “Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album”. All proceeds from the song and album will benefit the official 2010 FIFA World Cup campaign, “20 Centers for 2010,” and other African charities selected by the participating artists on the Album. You can order your copy now at Amazon
Oh, and they are hosting a contest to win a trip for two and tickets to the final match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Johannesburg South Africa! For details and to enter go to: http://www.listenupalbum.com/contest/
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