With fifteen days to go before the world will come together to witness history, as the 2010 FIFA World Cup will take place for the first time in Africa. Celebrations are in motions, and one of the latest celebration is the “Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album” titled “LISTEN UP”.
The album scheduled is said to be schedule for release on June 10, only 10 days before the big games begin. Although there has been major controversy surrounding this album, I’m glade that the team behind it was able to come to an agreement and in the process incorporate a vast line up of global artist.
Here is the “LISTEAN UP” artist and track line up:
1.R.Kelly featuring Soweto Spiritual Singers – “Signs of a Victory” ( The official 2010 FIFA World Cup Anthem)
2.Shakira featuring Freshlyground – Waka Waka” ( The official 2010 FIFA World Cup Song)
3.Nneka -”Viva Africa”
4.Matisyahu featuring Nameless – “One Day”
5.Ternielle Nelson, Jason Hartman, UJU, Louise Carver, Aya and Deep Level – “Shosholoza 2010″
6.J Pre, Wyclef, Jazmine Sullivan and B Howard – ” Ke Nako”
7. Angelique Kidjo and John Legend – “Move on Up”
8.Judy Bailey featuring UJU – “Spirit of Freedom”
9.Pitbull, TKZee and Dario G – ” Game on” (Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Mascot Song)
10.MISIA featuring M2J and Francis Jocky – “Maware Maware”
11.ClaudiaLeitte and Lira – “Mascaras”
12.Siphiwo featuring Message of Hope from Nelson Mandela – “Hope”
13.Soweto String Quartet – “Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrica (God Bless Africa) ”
Here is a sneak peak at the offical anthem: R.Kelly featuring Soweto Spiritual Singers – \”Sign of a Victory\”