War Child single’s an autumn anthem

A HOST of musical superstars have pooled their talents to record a stunning track for award winning charity War Child.

The single — “I Got Soul”, a reworked version of the Killers track “All These Things I Have Done” — will be released by Island Records to support children ravaged by war around the world.

The best of Britain’s urban artists, including Tinchy Stryder, Pixie Lott, N-Dubz and Frankmusik, formed the group Young Soul Rebels to make the song which will be released on October 19.

The track, based around the hook line “I got soul, but I’m not a soldier”, looks set to become an autumn anthem. It will throw the spotlight on the vital work War Child does with ex-child soldiers and those who suffer from the tragic effects of conflict.

Tinchy Stryder said: “As soon as I was asked to be involved with War Child I immediately said yes as I believe forcing children to fight in wars is completely wrong.

“I really hope the single is a huge success and that it raises lots of money and awareness for the charity.”

Top fashion designer Henry Holland has created special T-shirts to promote the track. They go on sale next month.

War Child is an international children’s charity working in some of the world’s most dangerous war zones including Iraq, Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

Support from artists such as U2, Paul McCartney, Oasis, David Bowie and the Killers, has enabled War Child to carry out its vital work in the world’s most brutal war zones.