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Photo Courtesy of Atlantic RecordsThe soundtrack to the highly-anticipated film The Birth of a Nation is out today.
The album features sixteen tracks from a variety of heavy-hitting artists, including Nas, 2 Chainz,Gucci Mane, Lil Wayne, Wale, Anthony Hamilton, Ne-Yo and K. Michelle.
The Birth of a Nation: The Inspired By Album was produced by actor Nate Parker, who also wrote, directed and stars in the 2016 movie, which opens in theaters everywhere on Friday, October 7.
“By curating a group of the best contemporary artists to sonically express their feelings of the film the hope was fans would recognize the connection and be curious to know more,” said Parker about the soundtrack and Nat Turner‘s legacy, which is the film’s focus.
Here’s the track list for The Birth of a Nation: The Inspired By Album:
“Go Tell ‘Em” — Vic Mensa
“Black Moses” — Meek Mill, Pusha T featuring Priscilla Renea
“Whip & A Chain” — 2 Chainz
“Oh Lord” — Gucci Mane and Lil Wayne
“On My Own” — Lecrae and Leon Bridges
“Raise Hell” — Sir The Baptist featuring Killer Mike and ChuchPeople
“Bloodline” — Georgia Ku
“Stand” — Trey Songz
“Queen” — Ne-Yo
“Live Forever” — Wale and Anthony Hamilton
“The Icarus” — KAMAU
“Sins of Our Fathers” — The Game and Marsha Ambrosius
“Firebird” — Marko Penn and Janine
“Forward” — K. Michelle
“War” — Nas featuring Raye
“Couldn’t Hear Nobody Pray” — Wiley College Choir
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