I was commissioned by Beat Brokerz Entertainment Inc. to create this animation using the introduction song for their kids project. From their websites, http://www.hywkids.com and http://www.myspace.com/heyyoungworldkids :

"Hey! Young World" (TM) is a series which documents the life of today's youth with the use of Hip Hop music. As mainstream music of today continues to paint an explicit and not so child friendly look at reality, "Hey! Young World" (TM) provides an oasis designed to entertain as well as feed the appetite of the younger generation. We can't deny that Hip Hop culture speaks directly to the heart and soul of today's youth. Given our information rich world we live in today it's almost impossible to limit our youth's exposure to the art form, but we can introduce our children to positive Hip Hop. It is our obligation as adults to show children that there are suitable options and "Hey! Young World" (TM) is a positive option.

Without the use of explicit content The "Hey! Young World" (TM) Music Series consists of "Grade A" entertainment by talented music industry minds. Providing fun music and comprehensible lyrics with an educational and moral lesson. "Hey! Young World" (TM) will entail nothing offensive or suggestively provocative in any fashion. Each installment of the series will capture a school week (5 days) in the life of the "Hey! Young World" (TM) kids or any individual member from the group of main characters. There will be no verbal references to race throughout the series but it will entail cultural acknowledgment. Leaving room for children to relate to the different characters in their own way.