Pokémon 25th Year Music Album

Pokémon Celebrates 25 Years with Star-Studded Music Album

The Pokémon franchise’s 25th anniversary was commemorated with a virtual concert featuring Post Malone and announcements of new games. The event culminated in the reveal of Pokémon 25: The Album, a special music album celebrating the franchise’s milestone.

Artists Featured on Pokémon 25: The Album

Pokémon 25: The Album is a digital compilation featuring an array of renowned artists. Pop icon Katy Perry, reggaeton star J Balvin, and Post Malone are among the musicians contributing to this unique project. The album is available now on iTunes. J Balvin expressed his excitement about participating, stating in a press release: “Pokémon is pulling out all the stops for P25 Music,” adding that he was “thrilled to join the program as one of its premier collaborators.” He continued, “I’m looking forward to bringing my own distinct flavor to this massive Pokémon party and spreading even more positive vibes throughout the event.”

Album Details and Release

Showcasing 14 songs from 11 Universal Music Group (UMG) artists, the album is released under Capitol Records in the United States. Post Malone’s cover of Hootie & the Blowfish’s “Only Wanna Be with You” was released initially. Subsequently, tracks from Katy Perry and J Balvin, along with a “surprise superstar artist,” will be unveiled. Each song release will include a music video and exclusive merchandise. The full digital album will be available later in the year, with individual song releases leading up to its complete launch. More artist collaborations will be announced in the coming months, with the promise of unique and engaging releases.

Post Malone’s Virtual Concert

To watch Post Malone’s virtual concert, please view the embedded video below.

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