On the "A" w/ Souleo: Songs for a Healthier America Album Uses Hip-Hop to Fight Childhood Obesity

The piercing cheers of over 500 New York City school kids trumpeted the kickoff event at Symphony Space for the free album, Songs for a Healthier America. Hip Hop Public Health and the Partnership for a Healthier America, chaired by First Lady Michelle Obama, collaborated to produce the project which features health-conscious songs by Ashanti, Jordin Sparks, Ariana Grande, Monifah, Doug E. Fresh and more. Fresh admits that it can be challenging to live a healthy lifestyle but his secret is to be...