Rap-Up.com || Rihanna, Nicki Minaj to Take Part in Benefit Album for Japan

While some artists have spoken out on Twitter to pay their respects for those affected by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, others are taking a more active approach. Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Justin Bieber, U2, Bon Jovi, and more are lending tracks to a digital-only album from Universal Music to raise funds for victims of the natural disaster.

The final lineup is yet to be determined, though Lady Gaga is also rumored to be part of the project, which sees participating artists waiving royalty fees and all proceeds going to the Japanese Red Cross. Fans will most likely get the album later this week, with the digital offering getting rushed to online stores to help benefit victims more quickly.

“We are doing it only digitally because it is faster, and this will be a worldwide release. The plan is to have it available later this week,” said a spokesperson for the Japanese Red Cross.

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17 Comments

Yeah
March 21st, 2011 at 7:03 pm
cool
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Jamie
March 21st, 2011 at 7:17 pm
Is this going to be new music?
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Brett
March 21st, 2011 at 7:19 pm
Would this be new music?
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meme
March 21st, 2011 at 7:21 pm
one thing about rihanna she always lend a helpin hand in everything. i love her for that
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rihluv
March 21st, 2011 at 7:32 pm
ita be cool if chris and rihanna cud do a lil cameo on this!!!
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shiho
March 21st, 2011 at 7:35 pm
i really appreciate all artists who helps out Japan. we are still in tough situation but tryna survive and revive Japan.
Shiho from TOKYO.
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Brionna
March 21st, 2011 at 7:54 pm
I hope it is new Music #TeamMinaj n Rihanna cool too
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thadundun
March 21st, 2011 at 7:58 pm
nicki is made from japan! i love that shes doing this! and happy to see all those names on there :] this is a huge thing and a great way for people like me to donate money to help japan :D
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EL
March 21st, 2011 at 8:07 pm
It’s probably going to be “Fly” I would imagine. It’s the most “pseudo-inspirational” song on Pink Friday.
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roro
March 21st, 2011 at 8:37 pm
damn, i hope people don’t download these songs illegally
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Jay Scorpio
March 21st, 2011 at 9:28 pm
God bless Rihanna and all other artists who are lending to this noble cause
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andrew
March 22nd, 2011 at 1:56 am
I hope its new music …
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rinaboo
March 22nd, 2011 at 5:30 am
YES,YES THEIR BOTH SO GIVING. I hope its new songs too. I hope nicki be in the studio for bout two weeks and come out with like ten hit makers *sniff, sniff* I smell I new album already. Her whole BARBIE IMAGE IS FROM JAPAN. And its going help Japan get back on their feet rebuild,find loves, and get lifes back together. About sixty thousand people died.
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Flexxx
March 22nd, 2011 at 6:34 am
Omg and i am sure riris song would be the best selling. It would benifit the most.
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clark
March 22nd, 2011 at 8:11 am
Britney should be on it!! I cant wait for her new album only 1 week!
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TA2802
March 22nd, 2011 at 10:10 am
Love how Gaga is always helping people in need – it took her no time to make that charity bracelet for Japan and she was the most charitable celebrity of 2010 <3
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Courtney
March 28th, 2011 at 10:31 am
This is a great cause! I’m glade to see people helping others.
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