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Kelly Rowland Debuts 'The Game' Directed by Spike Lee

Rowland lends her voice to Spike Lee's short in celebration of the World Cup. 
Kelly Rowland Debuts 'The Game' Directed by Spike Lee
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By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 27, 2020
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Kelly Rowland has released the video for “The Game” to commemorate the beginning of the FIFA World Cup tournament. Rowland and Spike Lee teamed up for Pepsi’s soccer-inspired visual album, Beats of the Beautiful Game.

“I was immediately attracted to ‘The Game’ because I can identify with its theme of overcoming challenges and finding your voice,” said Rowland. Beats of the Beautiful Game is available now with additional appearances by musical guests Janelle Monae, Timbaland, Santigold, and a short film by Idris Elba.