Behind the scenes of Help 2, the star-studded charity album

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete January 23, 2026 at 01:16 AM

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A star-studded charity album, "Help 2," was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London last November to benefit the organization War Child. The album features over 30 artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, Damon Albarn, Pulp, Wet Leg, and Fontaines DC, who collaborated on 23 tracks in a single week. "Help 2" is a spiritual successor to the 1995 album "Help!," which raised funds for children affected by the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This new album aims to address the urgent need for aid, as War Child reports that 520 million children worldwide are currently affected by conflict. The album includes covers and original songs, with spontaneous collaborations occurring throughout the recording sessions.

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