- 2024-07-27
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MUSIC
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Gwen Stefani & Anderson .Paak Team Up for Olympics Song “Hello World”
The Olympics and The Coca-Cola Company teamed up with American pop rock band OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder, American singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani and American rapper Anderson .Paak to release a new anthem for the Summer Olympics, “Hello World” on July 25, 2024.
The song is used during the Paris 2024 Olympics, which started on July 26, 2024.
Also, the track will be featured throughout the Paris Olympics in Coke ads shown during the event.
The track was written by Anderson .Paak, Ryan Tedder, and Tyler Spry. Produced by Ryan Tedder and Tyler Spry.
The accompanying music video was directed by Hannah Lux Davis.
In the clip, Gwen Stefani and Anderson .Paak dance in front of the five-ring Olympic logo, and is spliced with footage from past Summer Olympics.- Ryan Tedder said of the song, “It's not every day that you're given the opportunity to write a song in celebration of the Olympic Games, and I am grateful to be part of such an incredible collaboration. The Games are an important way for all of us to come together and celebrate each other globally, and we wrote this song with that in mind. I grew up watching every Olympics since childhood so this is a lifelong dream- I hope this song inspires and uplifts. I'm excited to share 'Hello World' with all of you, and I want to thank Brian Monaco [Sony Music Publishing president, global chief marketing officer], and the teams at The Coca-Cola Company and IOC, for their partnership and support.”
Anderson .Paak said, “While we hope the song becomes an instant hit and gives listeners worldwide a new sound to groove to, we also hope to inspire fans and athletes to embrace the differences that make them unique as we celebrate the excitement of the Olympic Games.” -
Sony Music Publishing president Brian Monaco said, “We're honored to join forces with the IOC, Ryan Tedder, and The Coca-Cola Company to launch 'Hello World' in celebration of the Olympic movement. The Olympics have the power to inspire and connect people, and so does music. Ryan's songwriting in 'Hello World' embraces this collaborative spirit, and we look forward to bringing together fans and athletes alike and fueling their excitement with this song.” - source : Apple Music
