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# Controversial music video turns spotlight on homophobic world figures and leaders
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/controversial-music-video-turns-spotlight-on-homophobic-world-figures-and-leaders/
- Published: 2013-10-02T07:52:29.000Z
- Updated: 2013-11-09T14:54:44.000Z
- Description: A controversial music video that shines a light on anti-LGBT world figures and leaders has been unveiled today by boutique New York label, Sea To Sun Recordings. The provocative video to Love Is Love by VenSun spreads a message of equality and addresses the global struggle for human rights. It highl
- Author: Besi
- Tags: Music, News, Politics

![The Queen](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/web-3001.jpg)

The Queen

A controversial music video that shines a light on anti-LGBT world figures and leaders has been unveiled today by boutique New York label, *Sea To Sun Recordings*.

The provocative video to *Love Is Love* by VenSun spreads a message of equality and addresses the global struggle for human rights. It highlights homophobic politicians, world leaders and public figures who have openly expressed opposition to same sex marriage and basic rights for LGBT people, and adorns them with rainbow coloured, fascist-style moustaches.

Images that appear in the video include Russian President **Vladimir Putin**, Republican politician **Sarah Palin** and Zimbabwe President **Robert Mugabe** amongst others.

![Sarah Palin](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/web-300-3.jpg)

Sarah Palin

In contrast, it also features numerous politicians and world leaders adorned with rainbow-coloured halos in acknowledgment of their support for gay rights. These include President **Barack Obama, Hilary Clinton, Queen Elizabeth** and **David Cameron**.

*‘Love Is Love’* is set to a backdrop of footage from famous events and marches such as **New York City Gay Pride** in 2013, the 1993 **Equal Rights March** in Washington, the **Women’s Rights movement** and the **Stonewall** riots. These images are to remind people of the on-going struggle not only for LGBTQ rights, but for all human rights.

![President Vladimir Putin](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/web-3002.jpg)

President Vladimir Putin

*Love Is Love* is the debut single from **VenSun**, a new artist project from French producer, **David Vendetta** with lyrics from electronic music songwriter/vocalist, **Sylvia Tosun**. Sylvia is also a social activist and long time supporter of human rights; a regular advocate for LGBTQ organisations, performing for, and supporting numerous charities.

**Sylvia said:**

> *“My inspiration to pen Love Is Love came from a feeling that love should and will always unite people, no matter who we are. Coincidentally, President Obama tweeted following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act: “Today’s DOMA ruling is a historic step forward for #MarriageEquality #LoveIsLove”. Many of my friends are affected by issues of Equality. Love is Love symbolizes a basic divine reality – the right to love.”*

**David Vendetta** is a French DJ/Producer, popular worldwide with a strong following in Russia where he regularly performs. With this video he has put his livelihood on the line to make a statement against the treatment of gay people by the Russian government.

**David added:**

> *“In my country we attach great importance to human rights and democracy. I believe that every individual has the right to freedom of thought and to choose their way of life. I’m pro gay-marriage – everyone should be entitled to the same rights and freedom as anyone else.”*

**To watch the video [CLICK HERE:](http://youtu.be/-QGqvKbPEh8?ref=scenemag.co.uk)**[](http://youtu.be/-QGqvKbPEh8?ref=scenemag.co.uk)