Will.i.am to release Obama victory song

Will.i.am is releasing a song and video to mark Barack Obama's landslide victory in the US Presidential elections.

The Black Eyed Peas singer spent election night putting together the finishing touches to 'It's A New Day', which will debut on Wednesday through the Dipdive website.

The song is described as "a tribute" to the American people and their part in the events. "The whole thing is really for people to leave testimonials... to create a page and leave testimonials on how they feel about this American accomplishment," the rapper said of the project.

Earlier this year, Obama recorded 'Yes We Can' in support of Obama's Presidential bid. A third song, 'We Are The Ones', has also been recorded, the video for which includes cameos from George Lopez and Jessica Alba.