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J. Cole Re-Imagined A Dr. Dre Classic On An Epic ‘Creed III’ Soundtrack Cut

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On the heels of the Dreamville Festival 2023 announcement, J. Cole and his Dreamville Records roster are showing no signs of letting up. The two-day music festival’s lineup features some of the biggest current acts in music, including headliners Drake, Usher, and Burna Boy. Now, the Fayetteville, North Carolina native is taking it back on his latest musical release off of the Creed III soundtrack.

With the film, now in theaters, starring Michael B. Jordan (in the role of Adonis Creed) and Jonathan Majors (as Damian Anderson), each track on the project executive produced by Cole is live across streaming platforms. However, fans are paying close attention to the track, “Adonis Interlude (The Montage)” by the rapper. Unlike the two previously released singles “Blood, Sweat, & Tears” and “Ma Boy,” J. Cole’s song pulls inspiration from a hip-hop pioneer as he re-imagines Dr. Dre’s 1999 song, “The Watcher,” off his album 2001.

“Adonis Interlude (The Montage)” catches up listeners with the fictional character’s journey throughout the trilogy as he prepares for his toughest opponent yet, his former childhood friend, Damion. Avoiding spoilers, the song is a clever musical assist to the epic sports film.

Check out J. Cole’s “Adonis Interlude” above. To listen to Dr. Dre’s “The Watcher,” continue below.

The ‘Creed III’ Soundtrack Features New Music From J Cole, Kehlani, JID, Ari Lennox, And More

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We are just hours away from Creed III, as well as its promising soundtrack. Last month, Dreamville dropped a JID & Lute collaboration called “Ma Boy” and revealed they would be producing the soundtrack for the third installment of the Creed series.

Today (March 2), Dreamville has revealed the tracklist for the soundtrack, featuring some exciting collaborations. On the soundtrack is “In The Room,” a collab with JID, Tierra Whack, and BJ The Chicago Kid; “Lay Up,” a collaboration with SiR and Syd; and “Anthem,” with Big Sean and Est Gee.

Additionally, the soundtrack also boasts new music from J Cole, Kehlani, Ari Lennox, and more.

You can check out the full tracklist below.

1. “Culture” by Mez, Reason, Symba, and Bas
2. “Ma Boy” by JID & Lute
3. “Anthem (Soundtrack Version)” by Big Sean & Est Gee
4. “Adonis Interlude (The Montage)” by J Cole
5. “Greater” by Ari Lennox
6. “Ogogoro” by Bas & Arya Star
7. “Just Face It” by Blxst
8. “Headhunters” by Westside Boogie, Cozz, and Kevin Ross
9. “Jack” by Earthgang & Buddy
10. “Hate Me Now” by Arina Raye, Mereba, and Omen
11. “Talk 2 Me” by Omen, Ari Lennox, and OG Dayy
12. “Lay Up” by SiR & Syd
13. “Long The Way” by Morray
14. “In The Room” by JID, Tierra Whack, and BJ The Chicago Kid
15. “Shadows” by Kehlani
16. “Burn Bridges” by Lute, Cozz, Reason & Arin Ray
17. “Heavy Is The Head” by Baby Rose
18. “Blood, Sweat, & Tears” by Bas, Black Sherif, & Kel-P

The Creed III soundtrack is out 3/3 via Dreamville and Interscope.

Some of the artists mentioned here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Michael B. Jordan Reacts To Bas Playing Song For “Creed III” Soundtrack: Watch

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Creed III is just days away. Slated to release in theaters on March 3, the movie’s recent developments have all been promising. Along with hinting at a continued “Creedverse” for more movies, the film’s star Micheal B. Jordan’s currently on quite a press run. At the movie’s premiere, Michael B. partook in a petty conversation with a reporter who used to call him corny in high school. After that delivered headlines on its own, Jordan then took part in a racy photoshoot for Calvin Klein. You know what they say, all press is good press.

With all this going on, though, one of the most intriguing storylines for Creed III is its soundtrack. Tasked to craft original songs for the movie, J. Cole’s Dreamville label delivered two promotional singles already. The first of these singles was “Ma Boy,” performed by Lute and JID. Next came “Blood, Sweat & Tears.” Released on Feb. 22, the song features Dreamville’s Bas along with Kel-P and Black Sherif. The two latter artists are Nigerian and Ghanian, respectively. Over the Afrobeat-inspired track, the trio deliver strong verses and smooth harmonies. And, in a new video released by Dreamville, the movie’s star actor and director seems to agree.

Michael B. Jordan In The Studio

On Wednesday (March 1), Dreamville posted a clip of behind-the-scenes footage in the studio. Joined by Michael B. Jordan, Bas plays a portion of “Blood, Sweat & Tears.” Clearly enjoying what he is hearing, Jordan interjects with some positive comments. “It’s giving, like, end credit vibes too, you know what I’m sayin’? It’s hard,” he said. He later added how African themes influenced the third act of the Creed III movie. It seems that the Bas track will be a perfect inclusion in the film in this case, considering two African artists worked with Bas on the song.

Earlier this week, Dreamville announced that their annual Dreamville Fest takes place on April 1 & 2. With J. Cole, Drake, Usher, JID, Summer Walker, GloRilla, and more slated to perform, it could be the best festival they’ve hosted to date. Bas is set to perform on Sunday (April 2) at the fest, as he could likely already have an album out by then. Either way, it seems that Bas, Michael B. Jordan, and Dreamville are all peaking at the same time.

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How To Get Tickets For Dreamville Fest 2023

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The Dreamville Festival gets bigger and better every year and 2023 is no exception. J. Cole’s little label-that-could recently announced the lineup for its third iteration and it’s kind of a doozy. Not only will Usher headline the first night fresh off of his hot Las Vegas residency, but J. Cole has recruited co-headliner Drake to help him close out the festival — a connection that longtime fans of both will surely appreciate.

In addition to the usual gang — Ari Lennox, Bas, Cozz, Earthgang, JID, Lute, and Omen — the remaining lineup is a millennial dream come true, with plenty of Gen Z faves in the mix as well. Big-name stars of yesteryear like Mario, Sean Paul, and Waka Flocka Flame have been paired with contemporary heavy hitters such as Baby Tate, Burna Boy, City Girls, GloRilla, Jessie Reyez, Key Glock, Lil Durk, SiR, and Summer Walker. The fest also highlights rising stars like Arya Starr, Jordan Ward, Marqus Clae, Reuben Vincent, and Victony for a truly well-rounded experience.

The festival returns to Raleigh, North Carolina, on April 1 and 2. You can check out last year’s highlights below. Dreamville Fest 2022 was headlined by J. Cole and Lil Baby and featured performances from DJ Drama (with Jeezy, Lil Wayne, and T.I.), Ja Rule & Ashanti, Wale, and Wizkid.

For ticketing information, head to dreamvillefest.com.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

J. Cole and Dreamville Announce Drake, Burna Boy, Usher, Summer Walker, and More for Dreamville Fest 2023

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J. Cole and Dreamville Announce Drake, Burna Boy, Usher, Summer Walker, and More for Dreamville Fest 2023

J. Cole and Dreamville have announced the full lineup for the 2023 Dreamville Festival. The event is set for April 1-2. Usher will headline Saturday and Burna Boy will headline Sunday. Sunday will also feature a main stage special performance by J.Cole, bringing in Drake as a special guest to close out the main stage. J. Cole and Drake will perform a medley of hits from their catalogs. Two-day tickets on sale now at www.DreamvilleFest.com.

Additional performers during the festival include Summer Walker, Lil Durk, City Girls, Jessie Reyez, GloRilla, and the entire Dreamville Records roster with Ari Lennox, J.I.D, EARTHGANG, Bas, Cozz, Lute, and Omen.

Dreamville Festival 2023 Music Lineup Square
Dreamville Festival 2023 Music Lineup Square

Dreamville Festival will once more provide fans from around the world with a weekend celebration that is curated by J. Cole and includes a variety of local vendors, food trucks, artisans, and community organizations from the greater Triangle area, with a continued emphasis on community, diversity, and inclusivity. Next April, festival-goers can look forward to exploring the iconic Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh’s largest city park, and taking in outstanding musical performances from some of Cole’s personal favorite musicians and collaborators who will fly in from all over the world to play in his native North Carolina.

80,000 people from all over the world, including visitors from all 50 U.S. states and more than a dozen foreign nations, were welcomed by the event’s organizers last spring. They provided them with a range of family-friendly activities as well as local vendors, food trucks, and artisans from the greater Triangle area. Dreamville Festival 2022 has grown to be one of the biggest and most well-known artist-led music events in existence today, with a total economic effect of more than $6.7 million on the neighborhood of Raleigh and Wake County.

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