J Balvin named Monday Night Football music curator
A Latin pop star is kicking off a new job in more than a week.
J Balvin has been named the official Monday Night Football music curator for the 2024-2025 season, ESPN announced on Thursday, a week before the NFL season begins.
The “Mi Gente” singer will select music that will run during Monday Night Football promotional spots, live telecasts and the Monday Night Countdown for the entire season. His choices will also be included in the two NFL Playoffs weeks.
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The schedule is as follows, and is subject to change:
Week 1: New York Jets at San Francisco 49ers
Week 5: New Orleans Saints @ Kansas City Chiefs
Week 6: Buffalo Bills at New York Jets
Week 11: Houston Texans at Dallas Cowboys
Week 18 Doubleheader: TBD
Monday Night Super Wild Card: TBD
Divisional: TBD
“ESPN’s Music curation program with Monday Night Football continues with an artist that will amplify the bold and new music strategy,” said Curtis Friends, ESPN Vice President of Sports Marketing. “J Balvin is a global icon whose influence hits with diverse cultures and genres. His music choices embrace the anticipation and excitement the ESPN football season offers, and we can’t wait for him to come along the season-long ride with us.”
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The Latin Grammy Award winner will start his new job with a new song called “DOBLEXXO” featuring Feid off his new album “RAYO.” The new song will be used during ESPN’s Week 1 Monday Night Football topical spot. The album was released on Aug. 9.
In the past, ESPN has worked with Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Marshmello, Drake, DJ Khaled and Diplo as Monday Night Football music curators.
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