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.

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 svideo

The video features short clips of R. Kelly performing in Africa and also his visit there. One scene is him at 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

↑ "Japan Hot 100 Singles (2009-02-27)". Billboard. Retrieved 2009-04-11.
↑ "R. Kelly – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for R. Kelly. Retrieved 2010-09-05.

R. Kelly songs

Discography Production Discography Videography Awards and nominations

Born into the 90's	"She's Got That Vibe" "Honey Love" "Slow Dance (Hey Mr. DJ)" "Dedicated" "Hey Love (Can I Have a Word)"

12 Play	"Sex Me (Parts I and II)" "Bump N' Grind" "Your Body's Callin'" "Summer Bunnies" "It Seems Like You're Ready"

R. Kelly	"You Remind Me of Something" "Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)" "Thank God It's Friday" "I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)"

R.	"I Believe I Can Fly" "Gotham City" "Half on a Baby" "Home Alone" "I'm Your Angel" "When a Woman's Fed Up" "Did You Ever Think" "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time" "Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy"

TP-2.com	"I Wish" "The Storm Is Over Now" "Fiesta (Remix)" "Feelin' on Yo Booty" "A Woman's Threat"

Chocolate Factory	"The World's Greatest" "Ignition (Remix)" "Snake" "Step in the Name of Love (Remix)"

The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1	"Thoia Thoing"

Happy People/U Saved Me	"Happy People" "U Saved Me"

TP.3 Reloaded	"In the Kitchen" "Trapped in the Closet (Chapter 1)" "Playa's Only" "Slow Wind" "Burn It Up"

Double Up	"I'm a Flirt (Remix)" "Same Girl" "Double Up" "Rock Star"

Untitled	"Supaman High" "Number One" "Religious" "Echo" "Be My #2"

Love Letter	"When a Woman Loves" "Love Letter" "Radio Message" "Number One Hit"

Write Me Back	"Share My Love" "Feelin' Single" "When a Man Lies"

Black Panties	"My Story" "Genius" "Cookie" "Legs Shakin'"

The Buffet	"Backyard Party" "Switch Up"

Other singles	"Soldier's Heart" "Take You Home With Me (A.K.A. Body)" "Honey" "Big Chips" "Hair Braider" "Skin" "I Believe" "Sign of a Victory" "Platinum" "To the World" "I Look to You" "Bump & Grind 2014" "Ignition (Viceroy Remix)"

Featured singles	"Down with the Clique" "Street Dreams (Remix)" "Be Careful" "Friend of Mine (Remix)" "Satisfy You" "Contagious" "We Thuggin'" "Gigolo" "Hotel" "Gangsta Girl" "Till the World Ends" "So Sexy" "So Sexy: Chapter II (Like This)" "Wonderful" "That's That Shit" "Go Getta" "Speedin'" "All the Above" "Ms. Chocolate" "Throwin' My Money" "We Been On" "Do What U Want" "PYD" "Make The World Go Round" "It's Your World"

Soundtrack singles	"I Believe I Can Fly" "Gotham City" "Bad Man" "World's Greatest "I Believe" "Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'"

Other songs	"It Seems Like You're Ready" "Sadie" "TP-2" "R&B Thug" "Heaven I Need a Hug" "I Need an Angel" "Real Talk" "You Are Not Alone" "Shut Up "Betcha Gon' Know" "Marching Band" "Wake Up Everybody"

Singles written and/or produced by R. Kelly	"Back & Forth" "At Your Best" "Stroke You Up" "Age Ain't Nothing but a Number" "Down with the Clique" "The Thing I Like" "No One Knows How to Love Me Quite Like You Do" "Foolin' Around" "You Are Not Alone" "I Don't Want To" "Fortunate" "808" "Cry" "Contagious" "One More Chance" "Any Time, Any Place" "Bump, Bump, Bump" "Hell Yeah" "Outrageous" "Out of this Club" "I Look To You" "Celebrate" "Sleeping with the One I Love"

Category:R. Kelly songs Category:Songs written by R. Kelly

Music of FIFA World Cup

Albums	Gloryland Allez! Ola! Ole! The Official Album Voices Listen Up! One Love, One Rhythm

Themes	"Hot Hot Hot" "Un'estate italiana" "Gloryland" "The Cup of Life (La Copa de la Vida)" "Boom" "The Time of Our Lives" "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" "We Are One (Ole Ola)"

Anthems	"Anthem" "Let's Get Together Now" "Celebrate the Day" "Sign of a Victory" "Dar um Jeito (We Will Find a Way)"

Other official songs	"Back Home" "A Special Kind of Hero" "We Are the Champions" "World in Motion" "Together Now" "We're on the Ball" "Oh Africa" "Vida" "Olé" "La La La (Brazil 2014)"

Other songs / Non-official songs	"Argentine Melody (Cancion de Argentina)" "Nessun dorma" "Shibobo" "Top of the World (Olé, Olé, Olé)" "Vindaloo" "Carnaval de Paris" "Tema da Vitória" "3 Lions '98" "A Little Less Conversation (JXL version)" "Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Jurgen Klinsmann?" "We Are the Champions (Ding a Dang Dong)" "Allez Ola Olé" "Everywhere You Go" "Wavin' Flag (Coca-Cola Celebration Mix)" "Adrenalina (Univision version)

This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 8/26/2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.