FIIFA and Sony Music today named "We Are One” by Pitbul featuring Jennifer Lopez and Brazilian singer Claudia Leitte the official anthem for the 2014 tournament, which kicks off June 12 in Sao Paulo.
The song will be performed at the Opening Ceremony at the Arena de Sao Paulo. Pitbull revealed the collaboration in a a Tweet sent by Pitbull Wednesday evening:
“One song brings the world together #WeAreOne@JLo@ClaudiaLeitte @FIFAcom #WorldCup” the bilingual superstar wrote, and posted a photo of himself with Leitte, currently a judge on "The Voice Brasil."
“We Are One (Ole Ola)”*will debut ahead of the World Cup, and will be included on the upcoming “Official 2014 FIFA World Cup Album" which will be released by Sony. A video is currently being filmed for the song.
FIFA General Secretary Jérôme Valcke noted in a statement the significance of Leitte. “In my many visits to this country I’ve seen and heard a lot about the great Brazilian music tradition and it gives me great pleasure to see a Brazilian artist at the heart of this song. I’m sure, like me, millions of football and music fans all over the world will be eagerly awaiting the song’s release.”While Lopez spoke about her soccer background. "I grew up in a house that loved futbol," she said, "so I am thrilled to be performing at the World Cup Opening Ceremonies with Pitbull and Claudia Leitte."
I hope Pitbull is an intro on the song because she's obviously going to give us an incredible performance, I don't want it interrupted for him to walk around
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