Pepsi announces football-inspired album

PURCHASE, N.Y. — Pepsi announced the release of its "Beats of the Beautiful Game" album, a compilation of songs by musicians inspired by the spirited world of football.



The 11-track album, distributed by Caroline, is available for purchase internationally on iTunes. Musicians include Kelly Rowland, Janelle Monae, Rita Ora and Timbaland, among others.



"Pepsi 'Beats of the Beautiful Game' provides a unique view into the culture of the most popular sport in the world," said Frank Cooper III, chief marketing officer for global consumer engagement for PepsiCo Global Beverages Group. "It introduces powerful new music from superstar and emerging artists, and features those songs in short films by some of the world's most dynamic directors highlighting an aspect of football culture. We hope that fans of both artforms find that this unique combination embodies the true spirit of the beautiful game."

In addition to the album, short films directed by Spike Lee, Idris Elba, Jessy Terrero and others will accompany the songs.



The full album includes the following songs and short films:

• Janelle Monae, "Heroes," with film by The Young Astronauts


• R3hab feat.  Eva Simons, "Unstoppable," with film by Idris Elba


• Don Omar, "Pura Vida," with film by Jessy Terrero


• Kelly Rowland, "The Game," with film by Spike Lee


• Rita Ora, "I Will Never Let You Down (Switch Remix)," with film by Diego Luna


• Santigold, "Kicking Down Doors," with film by Andy Morahan


• Timbaland staring Rachel Assil, "Whoever We Are," with film by The Kolton Brothers


• Jetta, "Crescendo"


• Pearls Negras, "Guerreira," with film by Cine Favela  


• Jolin Tsai, "Now is the Time," with film by Cai Yiqi


• Hassan el Shafei, "Ahlam Men Gedial"