这首歌将在美网期间首播 另外大威与Wyclef合录的名人访谈节目Iconoclasts 将在十一月拨出 NEW YORK, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The Haitian-born Grammy Award-winning musician/producer/social activist Wyclef Jean has written and recorded an anthemic new song, "Venus (I'm Ready)," inspired by the spirit, character and prowess of American tennis champion Venus Williams, who recently took home her third Olympic gold medal (with her sister Serena) in the women's doubles match at the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. 葛莱美得主Wyclef Jean近期替刚拿回奥运金牌的Venus Williams写了首新歌 An exuberant celebration of the record-breaking athlete (and the mythological Roman goddess of love and beauty whose name she shares), "Venus (I'm Ready)" is Wyclef's musical fan letter to the 2008 Olympic gold medalist and reigning Wimbledon singles and doubles champion. 对於这位屡破纪录.现任温网单双打冠军.奥运金牌得主 Wyclef用这首歌向他致敬 "Venus' determination and mental strength inspires me!," exclaimed Wyclef Jean. "Much like Isis, her strength should be celebrated." 大威的决心跟心理素质启发了我 就像战神伊希斯那样 他的力量应该被颂扬 "Venus (I'm Ready)" is slated to premiere as Venus Williams' theme music during the 2008 US Open tennis tournament in Flushing, Queens, New York, running from August 25 through September 7. "Venus"将在美网期间首播 作为大威在美网的出征进行曲 For more information on the availability of "Venus (I'm Ready)," Wyclef Jean's musical celebration of Venus Williams, please visit www.wyclef.com. Wyclef Jean met Venus Williams when the two were paired for an upcoming episode of "Iconoclasts," the groundbreaking Sundance Channel original television series, now in its fourth season, which brings together two leading innovators from different fields to discuss their passions and creative processes. The Venus Williams/Wyclef Jean episode of "Iconoclasts" is scheduled to premiere November 13 at 10pm ET/PT on the Sundance Channel (please check your local listings). 这两位是在录制Iconoclasts第四季时认识的 这个节目让这两位不同领域的大师讨论他们的热情和创造 这集将在11/13播出 "I have been a fan of Wyclef's for many years, from his work with the Fugees to his success as a solo artist," said Venus Williams. "He's a fantastic writer, singer, producer and performer whose music crosses genres and touches people's lives. I am specially impressed by Wyclef's dedication to humanitarian causes and his strong sense of character. I was so happy to meet Wyclef and work with him on our 'Iconoclasts' episode but not even in my wildest imagination, did I expect that such a beautiful song would be one of the outcomes from meeting Wyclef. He is an amazing human being and it is truly an honor for me to be recognized in such a wonderful way by such a gifted musician and exceptional person." 我当Wyclef的歌迷好几年了 从与Fugees合作到独立创作 他是个很棒的作家.歌手.制作人.表演家 他的音乐跨越生活并触动人们的心 更让我印象深刻的是他的人道主义以及歌曲中坚强的形象 能跟他在Iconoclasts合作就像是美梦成真 他是个很棒的人 并且能藉这个节目跟他认识也是我的荣幸 -- --

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