Nigerian singer/songwriter and record producer Tems will serve as the executive music producer of the soundtrack for the film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s fantasy novel Children of Blood and Bone. Burna Boy is the executive music consultant of the movie co-written and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Woman King, Love & Basketball) and staring Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg, Tosin Cole, Cynthia Erivo, Zackary Momoh, Idris Elba, Lashana Lynch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Regina Kin and Viola Davis. Original songs by both artists are featured in the film’s first trailer, which is embedded below.
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Terence Blanchard Scoring Gina Prince-Bythewood’s ‘Children of Blood and Bone’
Terence Blanchard (Malcolm X, BlacKkKlansman, Inside Man, 25th Hour, Perry Mason, Da 5 Bloods, Red Tails) has been hired to score the upcoming fantasy adventure Children of Blood and Bone. The film is co-written and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Old Guard, Beyond the Lights) and stars Thuso Mbedu, Tosin Cole, Amandla Stenberg, Cynthia Erivo, Damson Idris, Lashana Lynch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Regina King, Idris Elba and Viola Davis. The movie based on the bestselling novel of the same title by Tomi Adeyemi is set in an African fantasy kingdom and tells the story of a young woman who goes on a quest to reclaim the magic that was violently stolen from her people..
‘The Woman King’ Soundtrack Album Details
The full details of the soundtrack album for the historical epic The Woman King have been revealed. The album features the film’s original score composed by Academy Award nominee Terence Blanchard (BlacKkKlansman, Malcolm X, 25th Hour, Harriet, Red Tails, Perry Mason, Da 5 Bloods, Inside Man), as well as vocal contributions from South African producer, composer & singer Lebo M and Grammy Award winner Dianne Reeves. Also included is the original song Keep Rising by Jessy Wilson feat. Angélique Kidjo (already out now as a digital single). The soundtrack will be released digitally this Friday, September 16 by Milan Records and is now available for pre-order here. The Woman King is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and stars Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin and John Boyega.
Jessy Wilson’s & Angélique Kidjo’s Original Song ‘Keep Rising’ from ‘The Woman King’ Released
Milan Records has released the original song Keep Rising from the historical drama The Woman King. The track is co-written (with Jeremy Lutito) and performed by Jessy Wilson feat. Angélique Kidjo and is now available to stream/download on all major digital music services, including Amazon. Also listen to the full song after the jump. A full soundtrack album featuring both the song and Terence Blanchard’s original score from the film will be released next Friday, September 16. The Woman King is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and stars Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Sheila Atim and John Boyega.
Terence Blanchard to Score Gina Prince-Bythewood’s ‘The Woman King’
Composer Terence Blanchard (BlacKkKlansman, Malcolm X, Harriet, 25th Hour, Da 5 Bloods, One Night in Miami…) is reuniting with director Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Old Guard, Beyond the Lights) on the upcoming historical drama The Woman King. The film starring Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch and John Boyega is set in Africa’s Kingdom of Dahomey and tells the story of Nanisca, the general of the all-female military unit, and Nawi, an ambitious recruit, who together fought enemies who who violated their honor and enslaved their people. As previously reported, Lebo M has written original songs for the project.
Lebo M to Compose Original Songs for Gina Prince-Bythewood’s ‘The Woman King’
Sowetan is reporting that Lebo M is composing and producing five original songs for the upcoming historical drama The Woman King. The film is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Old Guard, Love & Basketball) and stars Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch and John Boyega. The movie is set in the Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries, and tells the story of Nanisca, the general of the all-female military unit, and Nawi, an ambitious recruit, who together fought enemies who violated their honor, enslaved their people and threatened to destroy everything they’ve lived for.
‘The Old Guard’ Soundtrack Details
Lakeshore Records will release the official soundtrack album for the Netflix original film The Old Guard. The album features the movie’s original music composed by Academy Award nominees Volker Bertelmann (aka Hauschka) & Dustin O’Halloran (Lion, The Art of Racing in the Rain, Ammonite, A Christmas Carol). The soundtrack will be released digitally on July 10, 2020 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The Old Guard is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and stars Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli and Chiwetel Ejiofor. The movie based on the graphic novel by Greg Rucka follows four undying warriors who’ve secretly protected humanity for centuries an become targeted for their mysterious powers just as they discover a new immortal.
Dustin O’Halloran & Volker Bertelmann to Score Gina Prince-Bythewood’s ‘The Old Guard’
Dustin O’Halloran & Volker Bertelmann (aka Hauschka) have signed on to score the upcoming Netflix original movie The Old Guard. The film is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (Love & Basketball, Beyond the Lights) and stars Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Marwan Kenzari, Matthias Schoenaerts, Luca Marinelli, Harry Melling and Veronica Ngo. The action fantasy movie is based on the comic book series of the same title created by author Greg Rucka (who also wrote the screenplay) and illustrator Leandro Fernández and tells the story of a small covert group of immortal mercenaries who must fight to keep their team together when they discover the existence of a new immortal and their extraordinary abilities are exposed.
Terence Blanchard to Score Fox’s ‘Shots Fired’
Terence Blanchard has been hired to score the upcoming Fox event series Shots Fired. The show is created by Gina Prince-Bythewood (Beyond the Lights, The Secret Life of Bees) & Reggie Rock Bythewood (Notorious, Biker Boyz) and stars Sanaa Lathan, Stephan James, Helen Hunt, Richard Dreyfuss, Stephen Moyer and Aisha Hinds. The drama examines the dangerous aftermath of racially charged shootings in a small town in North Carolina.
‘Beyond the Lights’ Soundtrack Details
Relativity Music Group will release a soundtrack album for the drama Beyond the Lights. The album features the original song Grateful written by Academy Award-nominated songwriter Dianne Warren and performed by Rita Ora. Also included are the other songs from the film by such artists as Mavado feat. Nicki Minaj, Noni feat. Kid Culprit, Birdy, Yuna, India Jean-Jacques, Stacy Barthe & more. The soundtrack will be released on November 10, 2014 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Beyond the Lights is written and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker, Minnie Driver, Richard Colson Baker (“MGK”) and Danny Glover. The movie follows an award-winning artist who is primed for superstardom and nearly ends her life until she is saved by a young police officer.