Sign of a Victory

"Sign of a Victory" is a song by American singer R. Kelly, featuring the South African gospel choir Soweto Spiritual Singers. It was the official anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Released on June 6 for digital download, the song received generally positive critical reception, and became a minor hit.

"Sign of a Victory"
Single by R. Kelly featuring Soweto Spiritual Singers
from the album Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album and Epic
ReleasedJune 6, 2010
Recorded2010
GenreR&B, pop
Length5:20
LabelJive/Zomba
Songwriter(s)R. Kelly
Producer(s)R. Kelly
R. Kelly singles chronology
"Ms. Chocolate"
(2010)		 "Sign of a Victory"
(2010)		 "When a Woman Loves"
(2010)

It was later included on Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album, released on May 31 and in Kelly's compilation album Epic. "Sign of a Victory" was performed by R. Kelly and the Soweto Spiritual Singers at the 2010 FIFA World Cup Kick-Off concert in Soweto on June 10, 2010.

Music video

The video features short clips of R. Kelly performing in Africa and also his visit there. One scene is him at the top of a tall building in Chicago singing. The "Soweto Spiritual Singers" are in the video providing background vocals.

Critical reception

The songs has received positive reviews from fans and critics alike.

Live performance

Kelly has only performed this song once live and that was minutes before the 2010 FIFA World Cup Kick-Off match in Soweto on June 10.

Charts
Charts (2010) Peak
position
Japan Hot 100[1] 12
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[2] 81

References
  1. "Japan Hot 100 Singles (2009-02-27)". Billboard. Retrieved 2009-04-11.
  2. "R. Kelly Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2010-09-05.


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