Smith to sing FIFA World Cup song

Actor-rapper Will Smith along with singers Nicky Jam and Era Istrefi, are set to make the “world dance” to their official FIFA World Cup song titled, Live it up. FIFA has announced that the song will be released on multiple streaming platforms.

Live it up sees big names in global music collaborate for the popular event in the world of football where the sport’s most celebrated stars from across the world will come together in Russia for the tournament commencing on June 14.

The record has been produced by songwriter, DJ and Grammy Award-winning producer Diplo. He said: “I’ve never made a song this international, so many stars have come together to make a strong vibe.”

The song will be performed at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final on July 15 in Moscow. The official music video will be available worldwide on June 7.

“It’s an honour to be asked to perform at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. This global event brings people from all over the world together to cheer, laugh and experience magic. Collaborating with Nicky, Diplo and Era on this track represents harmony, eclectic flavours and genres coming together. At the end of the day, we just want to see the world dance,” said Smith.

Jam, Smith and Istrefi had filmed the music video in Budapest, where Smith is currently shooting for a film.

Istrefi says: “Being part of the official song 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia has been an incredible and exciting experience so far. Working alongside the super talents that are Diplo, Will Smith and Nicky Jam, all of whom I have huge admiration for, has been amazing and so much fun.”