THIS IS IT, ONE BIG GAME, THAT YOU CANNOT MISS
NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE – EVERYONE'S ON THE LIST
THIS IS THE GAME OF LIFE AND WE ALL ARE ONE
(SO COME ALONG)
These are but a sample of the lyrics conceptualised and performed by a trio of Caribbean artistes who have fused their talents to produce the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 Official Song, launched in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad.
After the release of the tournament's Official Song titled The Game of Love and Unity, the voices of Jamaican-born Shaggy, Barbadian entertainer Rupee and Trinidadian Faye-Ann Lyons are filling the airwaves across the Caribbean and the world. After months of planning and creation, ICC CWC WI 2007 Inc. proudly unveiled the signature Event song which is expected to be on the lips of thousands visitors come next March and April.
"The Official Song has had the input of a number of Caribbean and CWC stakeholders and I think the Event and the region will have a song of which they can be proud," said ICC CWC 2007 Marketing Manager, Damon Leon.
"We have been looking forward to launching the song to the world and embracing it as part of the spirit and identity of ICC Cricket World Cup 2007."
Leon also disclosed that "the release of the song will herald a burst of promotional activity as we move towards the tournament." On behalf of the artistes, entertainer Rupee stated: "It is a pleasure working on such a magnificent project. We are going to showcase the best of the Caribbean to the world, including our diverse creative talent and our hospitality when we host the tournament."
A host of executives from the music and recording industry, CWC stakeholders, officials from the Trinidad & Tobago and Guyana Local Organising Committees (LOC), sponsor and media representatives attended the song launch. The evening was indeed an indication that ICC CWC 2007 would not only bring sporting action to the world but also a display of Caribbean creativity as well. Guests were afforded the opportunity to mingle prior to the start of the launch which comprised a live performance of The Game of Love and Unity, several speeches and a fashion segment showcasing Official ICC CWC 2007 merchandise.
Rupee is the lead composer of the ICC CWC 2007 Official Song. Driven by his unique musical style which has created hits such as Jump and Tempted to Touch, the popular composer and performer brings a blend of urban-influenced Caribbean music to this historic track.
Internationally-acclaimed artiste and Grammy Award winner, Shaggy, is best known for his hit singles Oh Carolina, It wasn't me, Angel and many others. Shaggy has been one of the biggest crossover successes in dancehall reggae and brings his inimitable, distinctive style to the Cricket World Cup's Official Song.
Faye-Ann Lyons is rapidly establishing herself as a musical force to be reckoned with following her Trinidad and Tobago Road March winning song Display. She became only the third woman in the competition's history to win this prestigious award and has used this as the platform to launch an escalating solo career. With crowd and club favourites such as Freedom, Lose your way and Send Dem, Faye Ann brings her energetic and powerful voice to CWC's Official Song.
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