RCA Records has released a soundtrack album for the biographical drama Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody. The album features almost two hours of remixed and original versions of Whitney Houston songs, with special guest such as BeBe Winans, Kygo, Clean Bandit,Lucky Daye, Samaria, SG Lewis, Jax Jones, P2J, Oxlade, Leikeli47, Pheelz & others. The soundtrack is now available to stream/download on Amazon and any other major digital music services. Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody is directed by Kasi Lemmons and stars Naomi Ackie, Stanley Tucci, Ashton Sanders, Tamara Tunie, Nafessa Williams and Clarke Peters. The movie tells the story of the woman behind The Voice and chronicles her journey from New Jersey choir girl to one of the best-selling and most awarded recording artists of all time.
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‘Harriet’ Soundtrack Details
Back Lot Music will release the official soundtrack album for the biographical drama Harriet. The album features the film’s original music composed by Academy Award nominee Terence Blanchard (BlacKkKlansman, Malcolm X, Inside Man, The 25th Hour, Red Tails). Also included is Cynthia Erivo’s original song Stand Up, which is already available as a digital single. The soundtrack will be released digitally and physically this Friday, November 1. Visit Amazon to pre-order the CD version. Harriet is directed by Kasi Lemmons and stars Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe, Leslie Odom Jr. and Joe Alwyn. The movie tells the story of renowned abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who escaped slavery and risked her life to lead others to freedom through the network of safehouses known as the Underground Railroad.
Cynthia Erivo’s Original Song ‘Stand Up’ from Kasi Lemmons’ ‘Harriet’ Released
Back Lot Music has released the original song Stand Up from the biographical drama Harriet. The song is performed by lead actress Cynthia Erivo who also co-wrote it with Joshuah Brian Campbell. Will Wells & Gabe Fox-Peck have produced the track, which is now available to stream/download as a digital single on Amazon. Also check out the official lyric video after the jump. Harriet is directed by Kasi Lemmons and also stars Janelle Monáe, Leslie Odom Jr. and Joe Alwyn. The movie premiered last month at the Toronto Film Festival and will be released in theaters on November 1, 2019 by Focus Features.
Terence Blanchard to Score Kasi Lemmons’ ‘Harriet’
Terence Blanchard is reuniting with director Kasi Lemmons on the upcoming biographical drama Harriet. The film stars Cynthia Erivo in the title role, alongside Leslie Odom Jr., Joe Alwyn, Jennifer Nettles and Clarke Peters. The movie tells the story of iconic freedom fighter Harriet Tubman and centers on her escape from slavery and subsequent missions to free dozens of slaves through the Underground Railroad in the face of growing pre-Civil War adversity.
‘Black Nativity’ Soundtrack Details
RCA Records will release a soundtrack album for the musical drama Black Nativity. The album features the songs from the folm performed by film’s cast includimg Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Jacob Latimore, Angela Bassett, Tyrese Gibson, Luke James, Nasir Jones (aka Nas), Mary J. Blige and Grace Gibson. The soundtrack will be released on November 5, 2013 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Audio clipscan be checked out after the jump. Black Nativity directed by Kasi Lemmons is based on the Broadway gospel musical by Langston Hughes, which premiered in 1961 and follows a street-wise teen from Baltimore who is sent to New York City by his single mother to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives. Fox Searchlight will release the film on November 27, 2013.
Raphael Saadiq Teams Up With Laura Karpman for ‘Black Nativity’ Score
Raphael Saadiq and Laura Karpman are composing the score for the musical drama Black Nativity. The movie is directed by Kasi Lemmons and stars Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Tyrese Gibson, Jacob Latimore, Nasir Jones (aka Nas), Mary J. Blige and Luke James. The film is based on the gospel musical by Langston Hughes, which premiered on Broadway in 1961 and follows a street-wise teen from Baltimore who is sent to New York City by his single mother to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives. Bill Horberg (The Talented Mr. Ripley) is producing the Maven Pictures production with Celine Rattray & Daniela Taplin Lundberg (The Kids Are All Right) and Galt Niederhoffer (Robot & Frank).
Terence Blanchard to Score ‘Black Nativity’
Terence Blanchard has been tapped to score the upcoming musical drama Black Nativity. The film is directed by Kasi Lemmons and stars Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Tyrese Gibson, Jacob Latimore, Nas, Mary J. Blige and Luke James. The movie is based on the gospel musical by Langston Hughes that was first performed on Broadway in 1961 and follows a street-wise teen from Baltimore who is sent to New York City by his single mother to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives. Lemmons has adapted the material for the screen and Bill Horberg (The Talented Mr. Ripley, The Kite Runner) is producing the project with Celine Rattray (The Kids Are All Right, Bernie), Galt Niederhoffer (The Romantics, Robot & Frank) and Daniela Taplin Lundberg (The Kids Are All Right). It has previously been reported that Raphael Saadiq will serve as the film’s music producer.