Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game
{{Infobox album
| name = Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game
| type = compilation
| artist = Various Artists
| cover = Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game Cover.jpg
| border = yes
| released = {{Start date|2014|6|9}}
| recorded = 2014
| language = English, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic
| label = Caroline Records
| chronology = FIFA World Cup
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game
| type = compilation
| single1 = Heroes
| single1date = May 2, 2014{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/heroes-pepsi-beats-beautiful/id850005232title|title=Heroes (Janelle Monáe)- Single|work=iTunes|accessdate=May 12, 2014}}{{dead link|date=March 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}{{cite web|url=http://www.pepsi.com/en-us/d/content/4626/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|title=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|work=Pepsi|accessdate=Jun 10, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715010226/http://www.pepsi.com/en-us/d/content/4626/Pepsi-Drops-Its-First-Ever-Soundtrack-Plus-a-Sneak-Peek-at-the-New-Film-by-Spike-Lee-%E2%80%9CThe-Game%E2%80%9D-for-Pepsi-Beats-of-the-Beautiful-Game|archive-date=July 15, 2014|url-status=dead}}
| single2 = Pura Vida
| single2date = May 12, 2014{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/pura-vida-single/879619646|title=Pura Vida (Don Omar) - Single|work=iTunes|access-date=May 12, 2014}}
| single3 = Unstoppable
| single3date = May 20, 2014{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/unstoppable-feat.-eva-simons/id879623714|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140705030428/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/unstoppable-feat.-eva-simons/id879623714|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 5, 2014|title=Unstoppable (R3hab feat. Eva Simons) - Single|work=iTunes|accessdate=May 20, 2014}}
}}
}}
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.pepsi.com/en-us/d/content/3340/Explore-Pepsi-Beats-of-the-Beautiful-Game|title=Explore Pepsi Beats of the Beautiful Game|work=Pepsi|accessdate=May 9, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141028161225/http://www.pepsi.com/en-us/d/content/3340/Explore-Pepsi-Beats-of-the-Beautiful-Game|archive-date=October 28, 2014|url-status=dead}}{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6084764/pepsi-beats-beautiful-game-world-cup-album-kelly-rowland-timbaland|title="Beats of the Beautiful Game," curated by Pepsi, will be released June 10 ahead of the World Cup|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=May 12, 2014}}
The largest music, film and football collaboration in Pepsi's history, https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/presenting-pepsi-beats-of-the-beautiful-game-258866101.html 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.https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/presenting-pepsi-beats-of-the-beautiful-game-258866101.html
"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."https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/presenting-pepsi-beats-of-the-beautiful-game-258866101.html
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/brazil-world-cup-rita-ora-3530628|title=Kelly Rowland and Rita Ora set for World Cup album ahead of Brazil 2014|work=mirror.co.uk|date=12 May 2014 |accessdate=May 12, 2014}}
Track listing
{{Tracklist
| extra_column = Performer(s)
| title1 = Kicking Down Doors
| extra1 = Santigold
| length1 = 3:32
| title2 = I Will Never Let You Down
| note2 = Switch Remix
| extra2 = Rita Ora
| length2 = 3:48
| title3 = Heroes
| extra3 = Janelle Monáe
| length3 = 3:20
| title4 = Pura Vida
| extra4 = Don Omar
| length4 = 3:21
| title5 = Unstoppable
| extra5 = R3hab featuring Eva Simons
| length5 = 3:33
| title6 = Crescendo
| extra6 = Jetta
| length6 = 3:00
| title7 = The Game
| extra7 = Kelly Rowland
| length7 = 2:59
| title8 = Whoever We Are
| extra8 = Timbaland featuring Rachel Assil
| length8 = 3:18
| title9 = Ahlam Men Gedid
| extra9 = Hassan El Shafei featuring Hossam Habib
| length9 = 5:08
| title10 = Now Is the Time
| extra10 = Jolin Tsai
| length10 = 3:53
| title11 = Guerriera
| extra11 = Pearls Negras
| length11 = 3:31
}}
Music videos
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" |
| scope="col"| Title
! scope="col"| Artist(s) ! scope="col"| Director(s) ! scope="col"| Video(s) |
|---|
| scope="row"| "Heroes"
| The Young Astronauts | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HS6Jh3O6r4 YouTube] |
| scope="row"| "Pura Vida"
| Don Omar | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xieljfBC5g YouTube] |
| scope="row"| "I Will Never Let You Down" (Switch Remix) | Rita Ora | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3R7BQ_hdnI YouTube] |
| scope="row"| "Unstoppable"
| R3hab featuring Eva Simons | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kng5E-ITyyU YouTube] |
| scope="row"| "Crescendo"
| Jetta music producer Pharrell Williams video producer GK Reid | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJHKEMq0qpw YouTube] |
| scope="row"| "The Game"
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59aUxXn-BO4 YouTube] |
| scope="row"| "Kicking Down Doors"
| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV8TSSiZa2E YouTube] |
| scope="row"| "Whoever We Are"
| Timbaland starring Rachel Assil | The Kolton Brothers | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4UFU3bvJ5Q YouTube] |
| scope="row"| "Guerreira"
| Pearls Negras | Armando Fonseca (Cine Favela) | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zrs_q_Rafc0 YouTube] |
| scope="row"| "Now Is the Time"
| Muh Chen | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjJ3Ywl__Cw YouTube] |
Release history
| class=wikitable | |
| Region
!Date !Format !Label | |
|---|---|
| Worldwide | June 9, 2014
|rowspan="2"|Standard edition (digital) |rowspan="2"|Caroline Records{{cite web|url=http://www.finet.hk/mainsite/newscenter/PRNCN/0/20140610085842xprbgs.html|title=百事《Pepsi(R) Beats of the Beautiful Game》專輯今日發售|work=finet.hk|accessdate=June 10, 2014}} |
| United States | June 10, 2014 |