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Kendrick Lamar Releases ‘Black Panther’ Tracklist

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The soundtrack to the year’s most anticipated Marvel movie is packed with hip-hop star power. Kendrick Lamar, who is co-producing the soundtrack to Black Panther in collaboration with Top Dawg Entertainment president Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith and director Ryan Coogler, has unveiled the official tracklist for the film on Twitter.

Fans already knew that the TDE camp would be involved in the soundtrack — the first two tracks of the album, “All The Stars” and “King’s Dead,” showcase the talents of label mates SZA and Jay Rock respectively. But now it’s clear Top Dawg is pulling from all sides of the hip-hop world, as well as outside of it, to provide the sounds of Wakanda.

Along with big rap names like 2 Chainz, Future, Vince Staples and Anderson .Paak, Sacramento spitter Mozzy and Vallejo, Calif. crew SOB x RBE are in the mix, no doubt to provide a dose of West Side authenticity for the Compton rapper’s peace of mind. K. Dot himself appears on five of the 14 tracks.

Outside of the rap space, TDE has recruited a few wild cards from other genres: rising R&B star Jorja Smith and teenage pop sensation Khalid all appear on the 14-track album. Notice that the song titled “Redemption Interlude” does not have artist credits next to it, implying that there is one more surprise to come. With both the film and the soundtrack being hailed as the “blackest” production ever conceived by Marvel, the last punch pulled has got to be a member of music royalty.

 Black Panther: The Album drops Feb. 9 via Interscope Records. Marvel’s Black Panther hits theaters nationwide Feb. 16.

Black Panther The Album

1. “Black Panther,” Kendrick Lamar

2. “All The Stars,” Kendrick Lamar and SZA

3. “X,” ScHoolBoy Q, 2 Chainz and Saudi

4. “The Ways,” Khalid and Swae Lee

5. “Opps” Vince Staples and Young Blackrok

6. “I Am” Jorja Smith

7. “Paramedic!” SOB x RBE

8. “Bloody Waters” Ab-Soul, Anderson .Paak and James Blake

9. “Kings Dead” Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Future and James Blake

10. “Redemption Interlude”

11. “Redemption” Zicari, Babes Wodumo

12. “Seasons” Mozzy, Sjava and Reason

13. “Big Shot” Kendrick Lamar and Travis Scott

14. “Pray For Me” The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar

The tracklist to the soundtrack of Black Panther.

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Sone Drops Genre-Bending New Single ‘Happy’

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Sone unveils her polished new single ‘Happy’. Showcasing artistic maturity, the song showcases her unwavering dedication to her craft, while emerging herself into extraordinary new artistic heights.

Inspired by alternative indie soundscapes and introspective ponderings, Sone establishes a unique presence where she blends genres. With poignant lyrics and an innovative atmosphere, she continues to captivate listeners.

These days, she is focusing her artistic energies on pieces that are even more personal, honest, and compassionate. Though composing ‘Happy’ made her feel uncomfortable, the act of creating brought her one step closer to experiencing actual bliss. Sone’s comprehension of her challenges underwent a significant shift once she created the enchanting offering.

The song discusses how she tried to redefine what it meant to be truly happy after ending a major relationship, which marked a key turning point in her life. Even though this was the first time she was expressing her mind and taking charge of her own happiness, she understood that the only way she could be happy would be to let her guard down and stop having so many expectations of herself.

Sone’s raw voice is hauntingly displayed in the song, giving it an irresistible and distinctive appeal. The alternative indie record embraces the melancholy on the journey towards happiness, engrossing listeners in a world of engaging soundscapes. The yearning for happiness is reflected in the song’s self-reflective lyrics and melancholic rhythm.

When asked about the inspiration behind this new single, Sone has the following to say;

“‘Happy’ is about not standing in your own way – and letting yourself let go and be… happy”.

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