Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game

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Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game
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Compilation album by
Various Artists
ReleasedJune 9, 2014 (2014-06-09)
Recorded2014
Genre Pop, R&B
Language English, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic
Label Caroline Records
Singles from Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game
  1. "Heroes"
    Released: May 2, 2014 [1] [2]
  2. "Pura Vida"
    Released: May 12, 2014 [3]
  3. "Unstoppable"
    Released: May 20, 2014 [4]

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]

Contents

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]


Background

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]

Track listing

No.TitlePerformer(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 Negras3:31

Music videos

TitleArtist(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 NegrasArmando Fonseca (Cine Favela) YouTube
"Now Is the Time" Jolin Tsai Muh Chen YouTube

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
WorldwideJune 9, 2014 [5] Standard edition (digital) Caroline Records [11]
United StatesJune 10, 2014 [5]

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