Wavin' Flag

Wavin 'Flag is a song by the Canadian- Somali musician K'naan and the American producer Ryan Tedder. It was announced in early 2010 as the official Coca -Cola advertising song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Germany. In addition, it was covered by international music stars, such as by will.i.am and David Guetta.

Original and Celebration Mix

Wavin 'Flag was released as the third single from K'naans album Troubadour. Additional notoriety reached Wavin 'Flag Celebration Mix in the Coca Cola advertising and the soundtrack to the official 2010 FIFA World Cup game. Wavin 'Flag rose on May 11, 2010 # 4 on the German single charts and secured 28 May 2010 for the first time place 1

In Germany, the single was certified platinum.

Charity single

The charity version of Wavin 'Flag in collaboration with Ryan Tedder was published on 12 March 2010 exclusively in Canada and debuted as the third single ever No. 1 on the Canadian Hot 100, the charity single has now been honored with 3x platinum.

David Guetta and will.i.am

Due to the great success of Wavin' flag versions decided David Guetta and will.i.am, the front man of the Black Eyed Peas, a cover version of Wavin 'Flag outside of Canada to publish, this was the B-side to the Celebration Mix and published on the Maxi CD Single. To this end, the lyrics for the solo will.i.am has been adapted and K'naan sings in the international version with another text. The modified music video shows the musicians in front of a large black flag. In addition, scenes from the original and the Celebration Mix were cut together.

Other

In various countries around the world other versions of Wavin 'Flag Celebration Mix are made ​​in collaboration with K'naan. The most popular is the Spanish version of David Bisbal. The following additional versions appeared in the respective countries:

  • Arab World: Wavin 'Flag / Shagga ' Bi Alamak Da K'naan and Nancy Ajram
  • Brazil: Wavin 'Flag by K'naan and Skank
  • China: Wavin 'Flag by K'naan, Jacky Cheung and Jane Zhang
  • France: Wavin 'Flag by K'naan and Féfé
  • Greece: Wavin 'Flag by K'naan and Professional Sinnerz feat. Komis X
  • Indonesia: " Wavin 'Flag / semangat Berkibar " by K'naan and Ipank
  • Japan: Wavin 'Flag by K'naan and Ai
  • Nigeria: " Wavin 'Flag ( Naija Remix )" by K'naan and Banky W. & MI
  • Russia: Wavin 'Flag by K'naan and ST1M
  • Spain: Wavin 'Flag by K'naan and David Bisbal
  • Thailand: Wavin 'Flag by K'naan and Tattoo Colour
  • Vietnam: Wavin 'Flag by K'naan and Phuong Vy
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