LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA AND BEN PLATT RELEASE “FOUND/TONIGHT” TO BENEFIT “MARCH FOR OUR LIVES”
Since December, Lin-Manuel Miranda has been releasing Hamilton related content every month as part of the newly introduced “Hamildrop series”. In December it was “Ben Franklin’s Song” with The Decemberists, January was “Wrote My Out” starring Nas, Dave East, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Aloe Blacc plus a remix shortly after, then it continued in February with “The Hamilton Polka” by none other than “Weird Al” Yankovic.
The Decemberists
“Ben Franklin’s Song”
Hamilton Uptown/Atlantic Records
Lin Manuel Miranda, Nas, Dave East, And Aloe Blacc
“Wrote My Way Out”
From Hamilton Mixtape
Hamilton Uptown/Atlantic Records
Lin Manuel Miranda Featuring Royce Da 5’9″, Joyner Lucas, Black Thought, Aloe Blacc
“Wrote My Way Out” (Remix)
Hamilton Uptown/Atlantic Records
“Weird Al”Yankovic
“The Hamilton Polka”
Hamilton Uptown/Atlantic Records
Ben Platt
“You Will Be Found”
From Dear Evan Hansen (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
Atlantic Records
“The Story Of Tonight”
From Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Album)
Hamilton Uptown/Atlantic Records
“In the wake of Parkland, I was awestruck by the strength and leadership of the students and their ability to speak truth to power. In the midst of their grief, they mobilized the youth of our nation and created a movement. This is their moment. Not just for themselves, but for all of us. This song is my way of helping to raise funds and awareness for their efforts, and to say Thank You, and that we are with you so let’s keep fighting, together,” says Miranda.
Platt goes on to add, “When Lin called me to be a part of this mashup, I couldn’t say no. Better gun control is something that all Americans should be passionate about. These students are paving the way for future generations and it’s so inspiring to see young people standing up for what is probably the most important cause right now in this country, and demanding action. I hope that this song can play some small part in bringing about real change.”
For more information about the March For Our Lives Initiative please visit www.marchforourlives.com.
