FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Official Soundtrack
| FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Official Soundtrack | |
|---|---|
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| Compilation album by various artists | |
| Released | 2022 |
| Recorded | 2022 |
| Studio | FIFA Sound |
| Length | 29 minutes |
| Label | FIFA Sound (Universal Arabic/Republic) |
| Producer | RedOne, Wassim Slaiby, Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley |
| Part of a series on the |
| 2022 FIFA World Cup |
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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Official Soundtrack is a compilation album with various artists released in 2022. This album is the official music album of the 2022 FIFA World Cup held in Qatar.[1]
History
[edit]For the first time since 2014, a multi-song FIFA World Cup official soundtrack was released, instead of one official song which was the case in 2018.[2] The first song of the album is "Hayya Hayya (Better Together)", performed by Trinidad Cardona, Davido and AISHA, released on 1 April 2022 along with the music video.[3] The second song is "Arhbo", performed by Gims and Ozuna, released on 19 August 2022 along with the music video.[4]
The third song is "The World Is Yours to Take" performed by American rapper Lil Baby, teamed up with Budweiser, released on 23 September 2022 along with the music video.[5] The fourth song is "Light The Sky" performed by Nora Fatehi, Manal, Rahma Riad and Balqees, composed by RedOne and released on 7 October 2022 along with the music video.[6]
A fifth song, "Tukoh Taka", performed by Nicki Minaj, Maluma and Myriam Fares, was released on 17 November 2022 along with the music video, serving as the official song of the FIFA Fan Festival.[7] The final song is "Dreamers" by Jungkook of BTS released on 20 November 2022. It was performed with Fahad Al-Kubaisi during the tournament's opening ceremony.[8][9]
Development and Purpose
[edit]The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Official Soundtrack was curated to highlight Qatar’s cultural heritage and values[10] while appealing to a global audience. By blending traditional Arabic sounds, modern pop, and multilingual lyrics, the soundtrack aimed to represent Qatar’s commitment to hospitality, unity, and inclusivity. This blend of styles symbolized the host nation’s effort to bridge its cultural identity with the global nature of the World Cup.
Previous Cups
[edit]The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 soundtrack represented a unique approach compared to previous host nations. While Brazil’s 2014 World Cup soundtrack focused heavily on samba and local musical traditions, Qatar merged Middle Eastern sounds with international pop styles[11]. This approach not only highlighted Qatar’s cultural heritage but also showcased its modernity and willingness to connect with a global audience. This juxtaposition emphasized Qatar’s effort to represent itself as both traditional and progressive on the international stage.
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Performer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Theme" | Zachary Aaron Golden | 1:52 | |
| 2. | "Tukoh Taka" | Wassim Slaiby | Nicki Minaj, Maluma and Myriam Fares | 2:59 |
| 3. | "Hayya Hayya (Better Together)" | RedOne | Trinidad Cardona, Davido and AISHA | 3:27 |
| 4. | "Arhbo" | RedOne | Ozuna and Gims | 3:40 |
| 5. | "Light the Sky" | RedOne | Rahma, Balqees, Nora, Manal | 4:19 |
| 6. | "Dreamers" | RedOne | Jungkook | 3:22 |
| 7. | "Hayya Hayya (Better Together)" (Spanish Version) | RedOne | Trinidad Cardona, Davido and AISHA | 3:27 |
| 8. | "Arhbo" (Arabic Version) | RedOne | Ayed, Nasser Al Kubaisi and Haneen Hussain | 3:23 |
| 9. | "Dreamers" (Arabic Version) | RedOne | Jungkook and Fahad Al Kubaisi | 3:59 |
| 10. | "The World Is Yours To Take" | Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley | Lil Baby and Tears for Fears | 2:48 |
| 11. | "Ezz Al Arab" | Tudor Monroe, Kareem Lotfy | Wegz | 3:34 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Official Introduction at 2022 FIFA World Cup website
- ^ "Official Soundtrack". qatar2022.qa.
- ^ "FIFA World Cup Official Soundtrack kicks off with Hayya Hayya (Better Together)". FIFA. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ "'Arhbo' de Gims, chanson officielle du Mondial 2022 au Qatar". Le HuffPost (in French). 20 August 2022. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ "Official Soundtrack release: The World Is Yours to Take with Lil Baby and Budweiser". Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ "FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Official Soundtrack release: all-female line-up inspires the globe to Light The Sky". Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- ^ "Nicki Minaj, Maluma and Myriam Fares release Tukoh Taka, the first-ever official FIFA Fan Festival™ anthem". Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- ^ "BTS Jung Kook's hit single Dreamers unveiled to celebrate the start of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™". Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- ^ "Dreamers's release: BTS singer Jung Kook explores Qatar in FIFA World Cup's soundtrack". Retrieved 24 November 2022.
- ^ Tusing, David. "All the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 songs released so far". The National. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ "FIFA World Cup Song Will Impact Public Perceptions of the Region". Qatar Moments. Retrieved 2024-11-25.