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American actor Will Smith aims to unite fans with groovy anthem song

American actor Will Smith aims to unite fans with groovy anthem song

FIFA 2018 (Live It Up - Anthem song)

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Will Smith alongside artists Nicky Jam and Era Istrefi have released anthem song for the 21st edition of football World Cup

Will Smith alongside artists Nicky Jam and Era Istrefi have releasedanthem song for the 21st edition of football World Cup which is scheduled to take place in Russia and the carnival will kick-off on June 14.

Produced by Diplo, the lyrics of the song,'Live It Up' aims to bring the fans together. Also, fans are looking forward to being treated to a live rendition of the song during the closing ceremony of FIFA 2018 which is on July 15.

The first match of FIFA 2018 will be played between Russia and Saudi Arabia at Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow. The first ball is yet to be kicked but the frenzy has already begun.

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The theme songs play an important role in building up the hysteria also the songs or the anthems are very popular even after the event by the fans and followers.

For example, fans still groove to the beats of some popular theme songs in the history of FIFA like "Dar um Jeito" (We Will Find a Way) featuring Carlos Santana, Wyclef Jean and Avicii and "We are one" by Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull and Claudia Leitte."Waka Waka" by Shakira, ever wondered why this song as almost 2 billion views on Youtube, obviously you know why!

Recently, the song "Colours" which is written by an American singer-songwriter Jason Derulo was released to serve the same purposebut now Will Smith alongside artists Nicky Jam & Era Istrefi has released on more song which is produced by Diplo for FIFA 2018.

As 19 days areto go for the big event, here is the video, listen to the track and get the football fever now: