The official song for the FIFA World Cup 2018 has arrived.
Titled “Live It Up,” the track features Reggaton artist Nicky Jam, Albanian singer Era Istrefi, Will Smith and production from Diplo.
The FIFA World Cup begins on June 14 and wraps up on July 15 in Russia. The song will likely be performed during the event’s finale.
(The original version of this article was published on May 22, 2018 and can be found below.)
Although Will Smith has become more familiar with the movie studio as opposed to the music studio as of late, the actor has been recruited for the official FIFA World Cup song.
Billboard has confirmed Smith will perform the official song along with Nicky Jam and Albanian singer Era Istrefi for the 2018 FIFA World Cup taking place in Russia.
In addition to the official song being pushed heavily throughout the weeks-long event, it is also typically performed at the finale of the World Cup.
Scheduled for release this Friday (May 25), the song from the trio is produced by Los Angeles-based beatsmith, Diplo.
Smith shared a photo with Nicky Jam on Tuesday (May 22) and included the caption: “One Life to Live. Live it Up.”
The 2018 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to begin this June in Russia.
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Man its gonna suck big time. I would have tapped one of this new rnb chicas Justine Sky or Tink
It can’t be as bad as the load of crap Pitbull and J. Lo put together for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
It’s actually a good song. A lot of hate on this brotha when it comes to music. Shine on Will n god bless u some more…
Not my taste musically but any so called hip hop head that tries to discount Will Smith’s and/or Jazzy Jeff’s contribution or relevance to the game needs their card revoked. Who didn’t get their grind on with some lil bop to some “Summertime” or “Miami”? Motherfuckers ain’t left mom’s basement since Paperboy did the Ditty..
I agree in the sense that this track is not the most demanding musically, on the other hand though it is summer in some parts of the world and so it may be refreshing to some. Does anyone know more about the darker and a bit more complex instrumental track played right before kickoff?
Fucking bullshiiit