Jamie Oliver raps with Ed Sheeran as stars collaborate on his Food Revolution song

 
Rapping: Jamie Oliver performs with Ed Sheeran (Facebook)
Jennifer Ruby14 May 2015
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Jamie Oliver has showcased his rapping talents in a brand new music video for his Food Revolution projects, joined by stars including Ed Sheeran, Sir Paul McCartney and Professor Green.

Releasing the brand new video on Thursday, the celebrity chef admitted that he was ‘lost for words’ over the amount of support he has received.

In a bid to draw as much attention as possible to his new #FoodRevolution campaign, which is promoting a petition for new compulsory practical food education in schools, Oliver enlisted Sheeran to help him pen a song.

The song that the pop star comes up with opens with a rap by Oliver himself, and then includes some rather impressive cameos.

Food Revolution Day

Here it is guys! I am honestly lost for words and so i'll let this video do all the talking. Wherever you are in the world Watch it. Sign It. Share It. Jamie xx #foodrevolutionday change.org/jamieoliver

Posted by Jamie Oliver on Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Green and Jamie Cullum feature on the track, as do the former Beatle and an A-list appearance from Hugh Jackman.

Oliver wrote on Facebook: “Here it is guys! I am honestly lost for words and so i'll let this video do all the talking. Wherever you are in the world Watch it. Sign It. Share It. Jamie xx #foodrevolutionday.”

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Talking about the petition, he said: “I urgently need help to make a real difference.

“We're currently facing a global obesity epidemic, with 42million children under the age of five either overweight or obese across the world.

"The bottom line is the next generation will live shorter lives than their parents if nothing is done to rectify these alarming stats.”

Food Revolution Day takes place on May 15.

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