League of Legends President Lil Nas X and LoL Esports are ready to unveil the anticipated anthem of this year's World Championship: "♪"
Composed of Lil Nas X, "♪" is a new interpretation of the world hymn, which introduces the influence of modern hip hop celebrating fans and professional players of the LoL eSport.
"We wanted this year's World Anthem to have a special touch of North America and to fully embody the "Suns and Unique" brand throughout its unfaced individuality. And who better than Lil Nas X can represent this idea?" said Carrie Dunn, Creative Manager of the eSport in Riot Games. "Lil Nas X He took our vision and took it to the next level. "♪" perfectly captures the tireless competitive drive that animates our professionals, the burning desire to conquer their place in history and reach the stars. It is the essence of the path of each professional player towards the final of the World Cup and the moment in which he will raise the worthy Cup of Evoirs. On the world anthem, there are always very high expectations. The track has to motivate professionals, turn on fans and prepare a live audience of thousands, and millions remotely, of spectators at the show of the final tournament clash. And I can say for sure that ♪ He does it perfectly. "
The video shows the most iconic symbols of San Francisco, the destination of the World Championship final, and the professional players of League of Legends of the past and the present. The environment transforms while the protagonists move around the city, underlining the special place that sport occupies in our culture and the skill of each professional player who leaves a mark on the world. You will find an easter egg almost in every frame, from references to regional leagues to gigantic samples turned into mech and funny anecdotes on the professionals of the eSport of LoL.
Fans can watch "♪" on YouTube. Listen to the song on Spotify or their favorite platform.
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World Cup 2022 will begin with qualifying 29 September to Mexico City. During this phase, the games will start at 22:00 CET and at 20:00 CET, for the last games at the best of the five. Follow @lolesports with hashtag ♪ and keep an eye on lolesports.com for more details!
