| 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 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| "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 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | June 9, 2014 [5] | Standard edition (digital) | Caroline Records [11] | 
| United States | June 10, 2014 [5] |