British reggae icons UB40 have have dropped the official anthem of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The song, called 'Champion', also features rappers Dapz On The Map & Gilly G on the track.
The tune has been released with an "uplifting and inspirational" new video which the band says reflect the spirit of the games. The track also features a horn line from the late Brian Travers, UB40's saxophonist, co-songwriter and founding member.
The song is already gathering traction on radio stations and streaming services across the UK. It was given its radio debut by Radio 2's Zoe Ball who said: “This is going to stick in your head, it’s massive.”
