ICC Releases Official T20 WC Anthem by Sean Paul and Kes

The International Cricket Council, ICC, has release the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Official Anthem, Out of this World, by Grammy award winning artist Sean Paul and Soca superstar Kes.

With just 29-days-to-go until the World Cup 2024 begins, the release of the anthem sets the tone for what will be the biggest cricket carnival spectacle eve.

Alrick Swaby tells us more.

Twenty international teams will play 55 matches across the West Indies and USA, from June 1-29.

The anthem, produced by Michael “Tano” Montano, was launched along with the music video, which features cameos from eight-time Olympic gold-medallist and tournament ambassador Usain Bolt.

There were also guest appearances form cricket stars Chris Gayle, Ali Khan, Shiv Chanderpaul and other Caribbean personalities.

The music video is a visual celebration of cricket that captures the atmosphere and energy fans from around the world can expect when they attend ICC Men’s T20 World Cup matches.

Fans can also get into the spirit of the World Cup by creating their own dance interpretations of the “knock it out of this world” dance step.

Grammy Award winner Sean Paul said: “I have always believed that music, like cricket, has the power to bring people together in unity and celebration.

This song is all about positive energy and Caribbean pride and I can’t wait for the carnival of cricket to get started and hear everyone singing along to the anthem, bringing the party to stadiums across the West Indies and USA.”

Soca Superstar Kes said: “Cricket has always been a major part of Caribbean culture, so I’m honoured to write and record the official anthem for the T20 World Cup.