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]
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
Music videos
Release history
References
- Heroes (Janelle Monáe)- Single iTunes, retrieved May 12, 2014^
- Pepsi Drops Its First-Ever Soundtrack Plus a Sneak Peek at the New Film by Spike Lee "The Game" for Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game Pepsi, retrieved Jun 10, 2014^
- Pura Vida (Don Omar) - Single iTunes, retrieved May 12, 2014^
- Unstoppable (R3hab feat. Eva Simons) - Single iTunes, retrieved May 20, 2014^
- Explore Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game Pepsi, retrieved May 9, 2014^
- "Beats of the Beautiful Game," curated by Pepsi, will be released June 10 ahead of the World Cup Billboard, retrieved May 12, 2014^
- https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/presenting-pepsi-beats-of-the-beautiful-game-258866101.html^
- https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/presenting-pepsi-beats-of-the-beautiful-game-258866101.html^
- https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/presenting-pepsi-beats-of-the-beautiful-game-258866101.html^
- Kelly Rowland and Rita Ora set for World Cup album ahead of Brazil 2014 mirror.co.uk, 12 May 2014, retrieved May 12, 2014^
- 百事《Pepsi(R) Beats of the Beautiful Game》專輯今日發售 finet.hk, retrieved June 10, 2014^