From Vibes to Vision: Soundtracks Energizing UPG’s Sustainability Leadership
Music serves as a universal language, transcending boundaries and connecting hearts. United People Global (UPG) harnesses this unifying power to inspire its leaders and drive meaningful change. As a global movement dedicated to empowering citizen leaders, UPG blends creativity with purpose, using music as a core element of its transformative programs.
At the foundation of UPG’s approach lie the Four Pillars: Awareness, Belief, Collaboration, and Community—a framework designed to inspire action and foster impactful leadership.
UPG Sustainability Leadership Program: Learning and Leading
The UPG Sustainability Leadership Program offers a unique opportunity for participants to gain knowledge, skills, and global connections. Bringing together change makers from diverse cultures, the program is a hub for innovation and leadership in sustainable development.
Among its highlights is a focus on storytelling as a leadership tool, with mentors like singer-songwriter Judith Edelman and Adejoke Babington Ashaye weaving music into sessions on advocacy, peace, and security. But the program’s embrace of music doesn’t stop there—it also includes a specially curated soundtrack to guide participants on their leadership journey.
The UPG Official Soundtrack: A Global Playlist
Each year, UPG curates a unique playlist to inspire and motivate its leaders. The UPG Official Soundtrack for the Class of 2025, curated by UPG President Yemi Babington Ashaye, features 36 tracks that reflect global diversity, resilience, and unity.
Here’s the full playlist:
1. Orinoco Flow – Enya (Ireland)
2. Ginza – J Balvin ft. Anitta (Colombia, Brazil)
3. Aayi Nai – Sachin-Jigar, Pawan Singh (India)
4. Te Felicito – Shakira, Rauw Alejandro (Colombia, Puerto Rico)
5. Sweet – Hozier (Ireland)
6. Messy – Lola Young (United Kingdom)
7. The Emptiness Machine – Linkin Park (USA)
8. Husn – Anuv Jain (India)
9. Alibi Pt. 2 – Sevdaliza, Anitta, Pabllo Vittar (Iran, Netherlands, Brazil, France)
10. Antes Te Hubiera Conocido – Karol G (Colombia)
11. When Doves Cry – Prince (USA)
12. Je Pense à Vous – LIFF (France)
13. Ban Hu Sha 半壶纱 – Liu Ke Yi 刘珂矣 (China)
14. Strange Fruit – Billie Holiday (USA)
15. Earth Song – Michael Jackson (USA)
16. Dear Mama – Tupac (USA)
17. Laho – Shalipoppi (Nigeria)
18. What’s Going On? – Marvin Gaye (USA)
19. Plus Rien Ne M’étonne – Tiken Jah Fakoly (Côte d’Ivoire)
20. Haza Odlam – Manim Ahmed (Palestine)
21. Forever Young – Alphaville, Ava Max, David Guetta (Germany, USA, France)
22. Blowin’ in the Wind – Bob Dylan (USA)
23. A Change is Gonna Come – Sam Cooke (USA)
24. Trouble of the World – Mahalia Jackson (USA)
25. The Day the Nazi Died – Chumbawamba (United Kingdom)
26. Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar (USA)
27. Egwu – Chiké & Mohbad (Nigeria)
28. Coming in from the Cold – Bob Marley (Jamaica)
29. Lamashani – Wakadinalli (Kenya)
30. Birds of a Feather – Billie Eilish (USA)
31. Orinoco Flow – Enya (Ireland)
32. Earth Song – Michael Jackson (USA)
33. Forever Young – Alphaville, Ava Max, David Guetta (Germany, USA, France)
34. Sweet – Hozier (Ireland)
35. What’s Going On? – Marvin Gaye (USA)
36. We Are the World – USA for Africa (USA)
Access the UPG Soundtrack: https://upg.live/UPGS25OfficialSoundtrack
Through the harmonious blend of leadership and music, UPG is proving that sustainability and unity are as much about the soul as they are about strategy. From Bob Marley to Shalipoppi, this playlist is not just a soundtrack—it’s a movement.
Using Music to Inspire Leadership
The Four Pillars of UPG come alive in the soundtrack:
• Awareness: Songs like “Earth Song” and “What’s Going On?” awaken listeners to global issues.
• Belief: Tracks such as “Forever Young” instill confidence in the power of individual and collective impact.
• Collaboration: Collaborative anthems like “We Are the World” show the strength of working together.
• Community: Global classics such as “Coming in from the Cold” nurture a shared sense of purpose.
Join the UPG Movement
UPG is not just about music; it’s about action. Here’s how you can get involved:
• Become a UPG Member: Join for free and connect with a global network.
• Become a UPG Champion: Apply here for leadership roles and advanced training.
Become a UPG Member: https://upglive.org/joinUPG
Become a UPG Champion: https://upglive.org/UPGSustainability
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