The official video for Kesha's "Hymn" from her GRAMMY-nominated album, Rainbow, was released on May 31, but with special intention: The video has been dedicated to United We Dream's #HereToStay Network supporting DACA Dreamers' efforts to remain in the U.S.
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In the words of the anthem's lyrics, the song is "a hymn for the hymnless" youth and how they choose to live, while preaching solidarity between people "on the team."
The big influence on "Hymn"'s dedication was Kesha meeting the organization's co-founder and executive director Cristina Jiménez at the Time 100 event celebrating inclusion on Time magazine's list of "the most influential people of 2018." Kesha is in great company supporting Dreamers — her dedication follows the pro-immigrant speech by Camila Cabello at the 60th GRAMMY Awards and Demi Lovato's efforts to support ongoing awareness.
Kesha's Rainbow was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 60th GRAMMY Awards and the LP's first single, "Praying," was nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance, marking her first GRAMMY nominations. Millions saw her performance of the cathartic ballad of redemption on the 60th GRAMMY telecast, respecting and admiring her agency as a survivor.
Now, the dedication of "Hymn" draws attention to her determination to use her art as a platform for others' struggles to live. Are you on the team?
