Kelly Rowland, Spike Lee Featured on Soccer-Themed Visual Album

The Janelle Monae track, "Heroes," was the first single to debut in April. The album will be released through Capitol Music Group's independent label, Caroline.

Each week, a new track and short film will be released from the album starting May 20.

Pepsi is looking to gain global attention in a battle with Coca-Cola, which is the main sponsor for the World Cup that kicks off June 12 in Brazil. The launch of the visual album is another attempt to build its brand with major figures without mentioning the event, which occurs every four years.

"To be honest, it'll be a great marketing tool for Pepsi," Lee said. "There's no reason I'd try to deny that."

Pepsi recently began a campaign that included soccer's top stars such as Argentine forward Lionel Messi, English midfielder Jack Wilshere, Spanish defender Sergio Ramos and Belgian defender Vincent Kompany.

The new album also features rising British singer Rita Ora and Elba will direct a video for the song "Unstoppable" from the DJ-producer R3hab and singer Eva Simons, both Dutch-based acts.

The performers are not expected to appear in the short films, but Lee, - who is filming in Brazil - promises to include Rowland somehow.

"I love the idea, but I got to sneak a picture in there somewhere," the director said with a chuckle. "Somewhere she has to appear. She'll be lip syncing, but she'll be in there. I promise you."