It looks like we’ll be getting a taste of the Fresh Prince at the 2018 FIFA World Cup as #WillSmith is set to perform.
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Smith and #NickyJam, together with Kosovo singer Era Istrefi will be performing the official 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia song. The Hollywood Reporter reports the track will be produced by #Diplo.
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There have been several artists who have created songs associated with the World Cup like Shakira’s “Waka Waka” and Ricky Martin’s “The Cup of Life.” However, the official anthem is the most well-known and is performed at the end of the World Cup. An estimated 2 billion people will be watching.
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According to Vibe, Istrefi will also participate in the song, and reggaeton producer DJ Nelson is adding his own creative touches. Smith and Nicky Jam were in Budapest finishing up the song, according to an interview with Nicky Jam manager #JuanDiegoMedina.
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Prior to the song leak, Nicky Jam and Smith were already associated. While meeting up with Billboard, Nicky Jam did karaoke in honor of Smith who posted a video of him singing Nicky Jam and J. Balvin’s hit song “X.” Nicky Jam later thanked the Fresh Prince for the love. Smith then asked Nicky Jam to remix his son #JadenSmith’s song “Icon.”
