Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game | |
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Compilation album by Various Artists | |
Released | June 9, 2014 |
Recorded | 2014 |
Genre | Pop, R&B |
Language | English, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic |
Label | Caroline Records |
Singles from Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game | |
Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game is a compilation album that features various artists. The album was released on June 9, 2014, ahead of 2014 FIFA World Cup that kicked off June 12 in Brazil. [5] [6]
The largest music, film and football collaboration in Pepsi's history, [7] with 11 short films by "dynamic" directors including Spike Lee, Idris Elba, Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri, Diego Luna, Jessy Terrero, and Andy Morahan among others. "This visual album is a celebration of different artistic talents...elevating these artforms to an equal plane and showcasing them on a global level," said [[Frank Cooper III, Chief Marketing Officer, Global Consumer Engagement, PepsiCo Global Beverages Group. [8]
"I was immediately attracted to 'The Game' because I can identify with its theme of overcoming challenges and finding your voice. It's a very important message and I'm honored to partner with Pepsi on a project that brings the worlds of music, sports and film together," says Kelly Rowland. "As an artist – and a huge film and sports fan – it's been an incredible experience." [9]
Pepsi Max premiered the songs from the album as singles on the iTunes store, with accompanying film tracks free to watch on their website, YouTube and VEVO. [2] [10]
No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Kicking Down Doors" | Santigold | 3:32 |
2. | "I Will Never Let You Down" (Switch Remix) | Rita Ora | 3:48 |
3. | "Heroes" | Janelle Monáe | 3:20 |
4. | "Pura Vida" | Don Omar | 3:21 |
5. | "Unstoppable" | R3hab featuring Eva Simons | 3:33 |
6. | "Crescendo" | Jetta | 3:00 |
7. | "The Game" | Kelly Rowland | 2:59 |
8. | "Whoever We Are" | Timbaland featuring Rachel Assil | 3:18 |
9. | "Ahlam Men Gedid" | Hassan El Shafei featuring Hossam Habib | 5:08 |
10. | "Now Is the Time" | Jolin Tsai | 3:53 |
11. | "Guerriera" | Pearls Negras | 3:31 |
Title | Artist(s) | Director(s) | Video(s) |
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"Heroes" | Janelle Monáe | The Young Astronauts | YouTube |
"Pura Vida" | Don Omar | Jessy Terrero | YouTube |
"I Will Never Let You Down" (Switch Remix) | Rita Ora | Diego Luna | YouTube |
"Unstoppable" | R3hab featuring Eva Simons | Idris Elba | YouTube |
"Crescendo" | Jetta music producer Pharrell Williams video producer GK Reid | Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri | YouTube |
"The Game" | Kelly Rowland | Spike Lee | YouTube |
"Kicking Down Doors" | Santigold | Andy Morahan | YouTube |
"Whoever We Are" | Timbaland starring Rachel Assil | The Kolton Brothers | YouTube |
"Guerreira" | Pearls Negras | Armando Fonseca (Cine Favela) | YouTube |
"Now Is the Time" | Jolin Tsai | Muh Chen | YouTube |
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Worldwide | June 9, 2014 [5] | Standard edition (digital) | Caroline Records [11] |
United States | June 10, 2014 [5] |