- Sean Paul and Kes will create T20 World Cup 2024 anthem.
- Sean Paul expressed his excitement about the project.
- Ticketsa for the tournament will go live from April 15.
The ICC made this announcement 50 days before the start of the tournament on June 1, which will be held in the West Indies and the USA.
The song, produced by Michael “Tano” Montano, is set to be released in the coming weeks and will be accompanied by a music video featuring several famous personalities.
Sean Paul, who has been a prominent figure in the music industry for over two decades, expressed his excitement about the project.
He said, “Cricket has always been a major part of our culture, so I’m honoured to record the official anthem for the T20 World Cup.”
He added, “I’m a big fan of Kes and the track will feature a nice touch of the Caribbean, with some dance, to an international vibe and of course Soca - it will be a real anthem for people to sing out and feel the spirit of unity.”
Kees Dieffenthaller, also known as Kes and the lead singer of the Trinidad and Tobago-based band Kes the Band, is looking forward to bringing a unique vibe to the tournament through the anthem.
He said, “Our mission has always been about bringing worlds together, so blending cricket, (dear to us in the Caribbean), with music is a powerful combination. Shoutout to Sean Paul, Tano, and the whole team for creating this musical vibe. Can’t wait for everyone to sing along to this worldwide anthem and bring the party to stadiums across the West Indies and USA.”
Claire Furlong, the ICC General Manager of Marketing and Communications, is looking forward to the artists’ contribution to a song that will resonate with cricket fans globally.
She said, “We are delighted to have two globally recognised artists who are at the top of their genres in Sean Paul and Kes produce our tournament anthem, which will set the tone for the biggest cricket carnival spectacle ever. Fans can expect a song that will reflect the Caribbean identity, while retaining universal appeal for global cricket fans, themed around the event’s marketing campaign ‘Out of this World’”.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy Tour 2024 will continue in the lead-up to the tournament, moving to Barbados, the venue of the tournament final on June 29, after previous visits to parts of the USA and South America.
Tickets for the party-stand at Caribbean fixtures will be available for purchase from 10am AST on Monday, April 15 at tickets.t20worldcup.com.
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