Pepsi® Beats of the Beautiful Game Album Drops Today

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Distributed by Caroline, the complete album is available for purchase today internationally on iTunes with tracks from musicians including , and alongside regional favorites ( Brazil ), ( Taiwan ) and ( Egypt ). 

"Pepsi provides a unique view into the culture of the most popular sport in the world," said , Chief Marketing Officer, Global Consumer Engagement, PepsiCo Global Beverages Group. "It introduces powerful new music from superstar and emerging artists, and features those songs in short films by some of the world's most dynamic directors highlighting an aspect of football culture. We hope that fans of both artforms find that this unique combination embodies the true spirit of the beautiful game."

In addition to the album, the artists' songs serve as inspirations for 11 short films by dynamic, best-in-class directors including , , and among others.

Since May 12 , Pepsi has debuted a new track and corresponding short film every week. The latest to be premiered this week is the hotly anticipated, hard-stomping, exclusive track by Grammy Award winner Kelly Rowland and its short film directed by Spike Lee .

 
 
 
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As the largest music, film and football collaboration in the brand's history, Pepsi audibly and visually captures the vibrant sights, sounds and stories that unite fans with the game of football. The album is part of the integrated 2014 Pepsi football campaign, bringing fans closer to the game they love.

For more information on Pepsi visit www.pepsi.com/thegame and follow the conversation online with .  

PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader with net revenues of more than $65 billion and a product portfolio that includes 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales.  Our main businesses – Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola – make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world.  PepsiCo's people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also means a more successful future for PepsiCo.  We call this commitment Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo's promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages from treats to healthy eats; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment by conserving energy and water and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for our associates; and to respect, support and invest in the local communities where we operate.  For more information, please visit www.pepsico.com.

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