Listen Up! The Official 2010 Fifa World Cup Album (CD)

In case you had any doubts, Listen Up! The Official 2010 Fifa World Cup Album is definitely 'official'. Of the 14 tracks on the album, four are promoted as official something or other: the official anthem, the official song, the official mascot song and the official Asian song.

But, once you get past the marketing, you'll probably be satisfied with the music. The album has a strong jungle vibe, which, of course, is a nod at the setting for the event.

With an all star lineup that includes Shakira, R. Kelly, Wyclef Jean, Matisyahu and John Legend, the album has a blend of sounds from a mixture of genres, but all with an unmistakable tribal edge.

Shakira lends her signature voice and teams up with South African locals Freshlyground in the official theme song, Waka Waka (This Time for Africa), which will be performed prior to the final match of the World Cup. It is fitting, since the song will make for an upbeat prelude to the final kick-off.

The album closes with No 1, dubbed 'The Official 2010 Fifa World Cup Asian Song,' by Korean boy-band 2AM. The song lacks grit and feels completely out of place. This is a shame, since the rest of the album is - officially - far from a disappointment.