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Wikipedia article




"'Hope'" is a song by American rapper Twista from the soundtrack of the 2005 movie 'Coach Carter'. Featuring singer Faith Evans who performs the chorus, the song mainly focuses on Twista's view on the War on Terrorism. The version featuring Faith Evans can also be found on her album 'The First Lady'. The song was released to US rhythmic and urban radio on November 22, 2004.

An alternate version of the song, sung by CeeLo Green (featured on the 'Kamikaze' album and not including Faith Evans), was created in memory of the September 11 attacks. He also comments on the voice of rapper The D.O.C., which he lost from a car accident and mentions the deaths of rappers 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G., singers Aaliyah and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes and DJ Jam Master Jay.

Music video



The music video of the song, in a typical promotional music video fashion, features clips of the film 'Coach Carter'. The video utilizes graphic design throughout, mostly along the main theme of tattoo artwork flowing and transforming into real objects, an example being the tattoo picture on a man's arm turning into a real picture. It also incorporates scenes from the film and include several characters from the movie, including Samuel L. Jackson.

Track listings



'US promo CD'

# "Hope" (radio edit)

# "Hope" (clean)

# "Hope" (instrumental)

'UK CD single'

# "Hope" (radio edit)

# "Hope" (clean)

# "Hope" (instrumental)

# "Hope" (video)

'European CD single'

# "Hope" (radio edit)

# "Hope" (instrumental)

'Australian CD single'

# "Hope" (radio edit)

# "Hope" (clean)

# "Hope" (acapella)

Charts



Release history



Cover versions



Chamillionaire did a remix to this song titled "I Wish". On May 18, 2014, over nine years after its original release, the song re-entered the UK Singles Chart at number 39 after it was covered by Bars and Melody on 'Britain's Got Talent' the previous weekend. After the show, the duo released their version of "Hope" (retitled "Hopeful") as their debut single.

References



Category:2000s ballads

Category:2004 singles

Category:2004 songs

Category:Capitol Records singles

Category:Contemporary R&B ballads

Category:Faith Evans songs

Category:Music videos directed by Chris Robinson (director)

Category:Songs written by CeeLo Green

Category:Songs written by Twista

Category:Twista songs

Category:Anti-war songs

Category:Music about the September 11 attacks

Category:Songs inspired by deaths

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