GRAMMY AWARD WINNING MUSICIAN WYCLEF JEAN WRITES & RECORDS NEW SONG, "VENUS (I'M READY)," IN HONOR OF 2008 OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST VENUS WILLIAMS

"Venus (I'm Ready)" Set To Debut

As Women's Tennis Champion's Theme Song

At 2008 US Open

Venus Williams & Wyclef Jean Paired

On Fourth Season Episode Of "Iconoclasts,"

Premiering November 13 On Sundance Channel

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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.

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.

"Venus' determination and mental strength inspires me!," exclaimed Wyclef Jean. "Much like Isis, her strength should be celebrated."

"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.

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).

"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."