Sign of a Victory

2010 single by R. Kelly featuring Soweto Spiritual Singers

"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

Released

June 6, 2010

Recorded

2010

Genre

R&B, pop

Length

5:20

Label

Jive/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)

"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 of the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa. Released on June 6, 2010, 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 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

^ "Japan Hot 100 Singles (2009-02-27)". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2012-09-30. Retrieved 2009-04-11.
^ "R. Kelly Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2010-09-05.

FIFA World Cup music

Official albums

Gloryland World Cup USA 94 (1994)
Music of the World Cup: Allez! Ola! Ole! (1998)
The Official Album of the 2002 FIFA World Cup (2002)
Voices from the FIFA World Cup (2006)
Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album (2010)
One Love, One Rhythm – The 2014 FIFA World Cup Official Album (2014)
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Official Soundtrack (2022)

Official songs by FIFA

"Un'estate italiana" / "To Be Number One" (1990)
"Gloryland" (1994)
"The Cup of Life (La Copa de la Vida)" (1998)
"Boom" (2002)
"The Time of Our Lives" (2006)
"Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" (2010)
"We Are One (Ole Ola)" (2014)
"Live It Up" (2018)
"Hayya Hayya (Better Together)" (2022)

Official anthems by FIFA

"La Cour des Grands (Do You Mind If I Play)" (1998)
"Anthem" (2002)
"Celebrate the Day" (2006)
"Sign of a Victory" (2010)
"Dar um Jeito (We Will Find a Way)" (2014)

Other official songs

"El mundial" (1978)
"El mundial" (1982)
"El mundo unido por un balón" (1986)
"Let's Get Together Now" (Official Local Song, 2002)
"Game on" (Official Mascot Song, 2010)
"Tatu Bom de Bola" (Official Mascot Song, 2014)
"Living Football" (Official TV Opening Theme, 2018)
"Arhbo" (2022)
"Light The Sky" (2022)
"Dreamers" (2022)

Tracks from official albums
/ Promotional songs

"A Special Kind of Hero" (1986)
"We Are the Champions" (1994)
"Together Now" (1998)
"Live For Love United" (2002)
"Hips Don't Lie" (2006)
"Wavin' Flag" (2010)
"La La La" (Brazil 2014)" (2014)
"Colors" (2018)
"Tukoh Taka" (2022)

Other famous unofficial songs

"Back Home"
"Argentine Melody (Cancion de Argentina)"
"Nessun dorma" (1990)
"Put 'Em Under Pressure" (1990)
"Give It a Lash Jack"
"Put 'Em Under Pressure"
"Shibobo"
"Top of the World (Olé, Olé, Olé)"
"World In Motion"
"Watch Your House for Ireland"
"Here Come the Good Times"
"Vindaloo"
"Tema da Vitória"
"3 Lions '98"
"Three Little Birds"
"A Little Less Conversation (JXL version)"
"Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Jurgen Klinsmann?"
"Zidane y va marquer"
"Coup de Boule"
"We Are the Champions (Ding a Dang Dong)"
"Allez Ola Olé"
"Love Generation" (2006)
"Everywhere You Go"
"Shout for England"
"We're on the Ball"
"World at Your Feet"
"Oh Africa"
"Vida"
"Olé"
"Stan's World Cup Song"
"(Is This the Way to) The World Cup"
"Hurry Up England"
"Adrenalina (Univision version)"
"Ko Ko Bop"
"Ramenez la coupe à la maison"
"World Cup" (2022)
"Muchachos, ahora nos volvimos a ilusionar" (2022)

v t e R. Kelly singles
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"
Love Letter	"When a Woman Loves"
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" "Honey" "Big Chips" "Hair Braider" "I Believe" "Sign of a Victory" "Platinum" "I Look to You" "Bump & Grind 2014" "Ignition (Viceroy Remix)" "I Admit"
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'" "Out of This Club" "All the Above" "Ms. Chocolate" "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" "The World's Greatest" "I Believe" "Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'"
Other songs	"It Seems Like You're Ready" "Sadie" "G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T." "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" "I Admit"
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