The Detroit School of Arts "Lights Up Detroit"

K'Jon premieres new "Light Up Detroit" theme song for Detroit!    

  On November 17th, national recording artist, K'Jon, made a special visit to the renowned Detroit School of Arts in
  downtown Detroit to premiere the new "Light Up Detroit" theme song. Backed by 24 female singers and a dramatic
  slideshow of Detroit's most iconic images, he performed the song along with Redi Shorter and Calvin Lyons, two
  talented students in the singing program. It was sensational.

  The purpose of the event was to showcase the song, the school and the remarkable students who study at this elite
  institution which attracts candidates from more than 30 miles away. Principal Ahna Felix-Brown hopes it will shine a
  bright light on all the singing, dancing, music, and artistic talent that resides at this venerable institution.

The highlight of the evening was when the entire audience joined in to sing the closing "chant" of the the song:

"It's your City, Let's get Busy - C'mon and Light Up Detroit!"

As they did, they waved pairs of fluorescent green and orange Olympic light sticks to create a "We Are the World" kind of moment. It was a very moving experience for everyone involved and a fitting tribute to the city of Detroit from a school located in the heart of the city where Detroit's major resurgence is taking place.

The Light Up Detroit campaign is grateful to K'Jon and the staff and students of The Detroit School of Arts for hosting and assisting in this elaborate theatrical production. Like so many others who have given their time and talent to help promote this song and this city, they truly "Light Up Detroit" and "Make Detroit Shine". We are proud to have them as members of our ever-expanding "Light Up Detroit Family".