Kamala Harris Promises Voters ‘Freedom’ With First Campaign Video Featuring Uplifting Beyoncé Song
Written by djfrosty on July 25, 2024
Looks like Kamala Harris may have found her official campaign song. After walking out to Beyoncé‘s “Freedom” at her inaugural visit to campaign headquarters earlier this week, the presidential contender has now released the first voter-rousing video of her candidacy, once again featuring the pop superstar’s 2016 hit.
In the campaign video, which Harris shared to her social media accounts Thursday morning (July 25), the Democratic front-runner for the nomination begins by asking voters a question: “What kind of country do we want to live in?”
“There are some people who think we should be a country of chaos, of fear, of hate,” she continues in a voice-over as warped photos of Republican opponent Donald Trump flash by. “But us? We choose something different. We choose freedom.”
Harris continues to paint a picture of her dream future while footage of her speaking to supporters on the campaign trail cuts in between clips of working Americans. Meanwhile, Bey belts out her uplifting lyrics, “Freedom, freedom, I can’t move/ Freedom, cut me loose/ Singing, freedom, freedom/ Where are you?”
“The freedom not just to get by, but get ahead,” Harris continues. “The freedom to be safe from gun violence. The freedom to make decisions about your own body … When we fight, we win.”
Beyoncé dropped “Freedom” with Kendrick Lamar in 2016 as part of her critically acclaimed album Lemonade, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The gospel-infused track reached No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Eight years later, it seems the 32-time Grammy winner has given Harris her stamp of approval by signing off on the politician’s use of the song. CNN confirmed that Bey was quick to green light the sync ahead of Harris’ headquarters speech, clearing it just hours before the candidate walked out to “Freedom.”
The “Break My Soul” singer’s mother, Tina Knowles, has also joined dozens of figures in the entertainment world in endorsing Harris. Sharing a photo she previously snapped with the sitting VP, the businesswoman wrote, “New, Youthful, Sharp … Go Vice President Kamala Harris for President. Let’s Go ❤️❤️❤️❤️ #kamala2024”
Watch Harris’ new campaign video featuring Bey’s “Freedom” below.