Over the years, artist collaborations have become run-of-the-mill; it’s not often that one stumbles across an album without a track featuring a guest artist. One such collaboration is in the works, but this one has come about as a financial aid gesture in a time of catastrophe. In light of the recent earthquake that ravaged Haiti, Jay-Z and U2 will together record a song to benefit the people of Haiti.

The Swizz Beatz-produced track will most likely appear first on iTunes, and it may very well be the next item available from either artist. This isn’t the first effort made by musicians to contribute to the Haitian relief effort, but as both U2 and Jay-Z are two of the most recognizable figures in music today, the release shouldn’t pass over too many heads.

Though their contribution may seem trite to some, the fact of the matter is that both artists are using the tools most readily available to them to help out some less fortunate individuals, and we should respect their efforts as honest ones.

-Zack Kraimer

currently listening to “Comin’ Home” by Cheeseburger