RedOne Talks World Cup Song ‘Follow Me’ Featuring French Montana, Jihyo
Grammy Award-winning producer RedOne is releasing a new track, “Follow Me,” on June 12 via 2101 Records/Vydia. The song features French Montana, TWICE’s Jihyo, Ludmilla, and Adriana C, and includes a music video featuring soccer stars Ronaldo R9, Brahim Diaz, Federico Valverde, and Denzel Dumefries ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
RedOne told Billboard that music and sports are the two most powerful global languages. He stated that when these two fields intersect, it creates a shared emotional experience that travels across borders through culture, unity, love, and energy.
Who is featured on the “Follow Me” anthem?
The track features a collaboration between French Montana, Jihyo from TWICE, Ludmilla, Adriana C, and RedOne. The upcoming music video includes a roster of professional soccer players from multiple nations.
The athlete lineup consists of Brazil’s Ronaldo R9, Morocco’s Brahim Diaz, Uruguay’s Federico Valverde, and the Netherlands’ Denzel Dumefries. The song is currently available for pre-save.
How is RedOne supporting Jordan’s first World Cup appearance?
RedOne cowrote and produced “Alnashama,” the 2026 World Cup anthem and national team fight song for Jordan. The song features artists Husain Al Salman and Yara Mustafa.
The project coincides with a historic milestone for the country, as Jordan’s national team is making its first-ever World Cup appearance.
What is the A.W.A.M. project?
Released last December, A.W.A.M. (Allah al-Watan al-Malek) is a global project focusing on African culture and unity. RedOne explained that the title is the national motto of Morocco, meaning “God, Homeland, King,” and is often seen on buildings and mountainsides to express loyalty to the throne.
The project produced three singles tied to the Africa Cup of Nations Tournament, scheduled for December 2025 through January 2026. These tracks include:
- “Africa,” featuring Akon, Yemi Alade, French Montana, and Innoss’B.
- “Le Show,” featuring Ayra Starr, Davido, and French Montana.
- “We Gonna Dance,” featuring Ne-Yo and Asma Lmnawar.
What is RedOne’s history with sports and music?
RedOne has previously worked with Lady Gaga, One Direction, and Enrique Iglesias. He has increasingly focused on the intersection of music and sports to reach wider audiences.
His previous credits in this sector include the 2025 NBA Finals anthem “The Days” by Lil Wayne and Bono, as well as the 2022 FIFA World Cup song “Dreamers” by Jung Kook. He also created music for the Qatar World Cup.
Because of this trajectory, RedOne may continue to produce anthems for major international tournaments, which he suggests is where “culture shifts happen.”
Frequently Asked Questions
When will “Follow Me” be released?
The song is scheduled to arrive on June 12 via 2101 Records/Vydia.
Which soccer players appear in the “Follow Me” video?
The video features Ronaldo R9 (Brazil), Brahim Diaz (Morocco), Federico Valverde (Uruguay), and Denzel Dumefries (The Netherlands).
What is the significance of the song “Alnashama”?
It serves as the 2026 World Cup anthem for Jordan, marking the national team’s first appearance in the World Cup.
Do you think music anthems help increase the global popularity of smaller national sports teams?