There are plenty of multi-talented artists that can dip their toes into music and film. One of those people is Jeymes Samuel. The director is getting ready to release his next film, The Book of Clarence. It is expected to drop into movie theaters on January 12.
It details the life of a man, played by LaKeith Stanfield, living in 29 A.D. Jerusalem. “He is looking to capitalize on the rise of Jesus Christ by claiming to be a new Messiah sent by God in an attempt to free himself of debt and start a life of glory for himself.” This comes from HipHopDX as well as the movie’s synopsis. Jay-Z also has a hand in the movie as a co-producer.
Listen To “Hallelujah Heaven” By Jeymes Samuel, Lil Wayne, Buju Banton, And Shabba Ranks
The soundtrack has its first track out now which is curated by Jeymes as well. He grabs Lil Wayne, and legends Shabba Ranks and Buju Banton. The track is called “Hallelujah Heaven,” and is backed by gospel music background vocals. It has a grand and uplifting feel. Every artist brings it as expected.
What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new song from Jeymes Samuel, Lil Wayne, Buju Banton, and Shabba Ranks, “Hallelujah Heaven?” Are you going to see The Book of Clarence when comes to theaters in early January of next year? Could this be the best soundtrack of the last couple of years? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Lil Wayne. Furthermore, stay with us for all of the best song drops throughout the week.
Quotable Lyrics:
I maneuver through Miami like I was Tua Like I was Shula in king of diamonds like I’m a jeweler Hallelujah From Hollygrove to Honolulu (Hallelujah) Me Shabba Buju, the holy ghost will probably spook you It’s kinda coo coo, it’s New Orleans a lot of voodoo (Hallelujah)
Wiz Khalifa has done a lot of work for soundtracks throughout his long career. Of course, who can forget his contributions to the Fast & Furious franchise? He has plenty of ties to that storied series of films with tracks like the viral “See You Again.” It is one of the most viewed music videos on YouTube of all time.
While it is rare that rappers do clean songs they work out well, especially for movie soundtracks. However, this song with Charlie Puth just had something about it. The emotionally charged chorus and the relatability factor in the lyrics made it stand out. For this latest effort from Wiz, it is not really hitting the same buttons.
While the message of the track is relatable the vocals are a bit all over the place. The beat, provided by Lex Luger and Chad Hugo of The Neptunes, does make sense for the type of movie soundtrack it is on. There is just something about it that does not sit right. The song is a part of the Good Burger 2 movie that is finally getting a sequel after 26 years. According to HipHopNMore, it is out now on Paramount+.
What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new single from Wiz Khalifa, Lex Luger, and Chad Hugo, “No Fair?” Do you like when rappers have to be clean for a soundtrack? Are you going to watch the long-awaited sequel to the first Good Burger? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Wiz Khalifa, as well as all of the best song drops.
Quotable Lyrics:
Step out the house, say I look like a freak show Oh, man, I was startin’ to look just like them Down on my luck, but then I had to let it go Hard times, they come and go, then they come again To say the least, made it through the impossible Slow down, see, you got everything right here
Travis Scott continues to be one of the biggest artists in the world right now. Although he operates within hip-hop, his fame goes beyond the genre at this point. Following the release of his album Utopia, Scott spent a whopping four weeks at number one on the Billboard Albums chart. Overall, the album has gotten some great reviews, and it also has its fair share of haters. Regardless, Travis is winning right now, and he seems eager to get back into the studio for some creative endeavors.
It took Scott five years to release Utopia following Astroworld. However, moving forward, it seems like a five-year gap will not be happening again. In fact, perhaps Scott will be looking to go in the Kendrick Lamar direction. If you remember, Lamar did the soundtrack for the first Black Panther movie. Well, Scott is now displaying interest in doing his own superhero soundtrack. In the tweet below, Scott claims that he would love to be involved with Blade which is set to release in 2025.
For those who may not know, Blade follows a half-human/half-vampire who hunts down vampires. Overall, he is a fantastic comic book hero that used to be played by Wesley Snipes. Now, however, the role is being given to Mahershala Ali. Ali is an incredible actor and fans are excited to see what kind of energy he will bring to the role. That said, Scott’s music is known for being dark, and it would certainly go well with the whole vampire theme. Needless to say, the artist needs to get in touch with the movie studio immediately.
Hopefully, Travis Scott is able to make this happen, as it would be a whole lot of fun. Let us know if you would like Scott to be part of the Blade soundtrack, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always bring you the biggest news from the biggest artists.
Nicki Minaj has one of the hottest songs in the world, and not just any world. “Barbie World” is currently number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 and features both Ice Spice and Aqua. And while it has been a tremendous success in promoting the upcoming film Barbie, it sounds like it took some serious resolve from Nicki Minaj to make sure this was the version that came out.
According to a Tweet sent out by Entertainment Tonight, the self-proclaimed Barbie of rap told the interviewer that there were some songs she didn’t like from the soundtrack studio. However, the one sample they sent her for her single, she loved. “And I jumped on it right away,” Nicki said while gracing the pink carpet for the Barbie world premiere in Los Angeles. While she hadn’t seen the movie at the time of this interview, Nicki later praised the movie and its lead actor, Margot Robbie.
While Nicki Minaj and Margot Robbie looked stunning on the pink carpet, it took some finessing from Minaj to get to this “full-circle” moment. Thankfully, Minaj had full autonomy in picking the song and beat for her single. “I just wanted to have a dope drum,” she said, adding a thundering beat to the sample from Aqua’s 1997 girl-pop anthem “Barbie Girl.” Staying true to the original while updating it with flair, “Barbie World” is the epitome of women’s empowerment while remaining glamorous.
The song clocks in at under two minutes, but Nicki Minaj, who has called herself Barbie as one of her nicknames since the beginning, brings fire bars to the track. “And I’m bad like the Barbie / I’m a doll, but I still wanna party / Pink ‘Vette like I’m ready to bend / I’m a ten so I pull in a Ken,” is how the chorus starts. Ice Spice brings her lyrics out in the second verse, pairing one of the hottest female rappers with a rap legend in Minaj. To put a bow on the banger track, Nicki Minaj finishes her verse with, “It’s Barbie b*tch if you still in doubt.” Barbie comes out on July 21st.
Movie soundtracks can make or break the film they’re a part of. The music or song behind a particular scene can either enhance or detract from it. If the music is good, the scene is often made better—an action sequence with the right ambiance sticks in the audience’s memory. Poor song choices can take viewers out of the experience and break their suspension of disbelief.
Fortunately, the film industry knows this. The crew behind a movie often understands the importance of music in film. The two go hand in hand, which is why musicals are so successful. We’ve seen the industry’s best awarded throughout the years as their blockbuster films have reached success not only for the visual elements but sonic contributions.
Movies like The Lion King, the classic animation or the more recent remake, have been applauded for their musical elements. In Hip Hop, 8 Mile continues to be a favorite. It isn’t just Eminem’s portrayal or Brittany Murphy’s stellar supporting actress role. The movie’s soundtrack propelled hits that topped the charts. Let’s take a look at some noteworthy movie soundtracks that are just as good—or better—than the films themselves.
Cruella (2021)
Cruella is a fun origin story for one of Disney’s most iconic villains from 101 Dalmatians. Emma Stone delivers an iconic performance and the costume design is wondrous. However, the soundtrack for this film elevates the movie to new heights. Rarely does a soundtrack distract from the movie because it’s just that good, but that’s sort of what happened in 2021. “Come Together” by Ike & Tina Turner is involved. So is “Should I Stay or Should I Go” from the Clash and Blondie’s hit “One Way or Another.” Each song is executed flawlessly and makes the movie that much more enjoyable.
Donnie Darko (2001)
Donnie Darko is a movie that the vast majority of audiences do not understand. Even on a second or third viewing, what Richard Kelly intended is still not terribly clear. Despite this, Jake Gyllenhaal’s cult classic is praised for its dark themes and unsettling imagery. Additionally, the soundtrack is still incredible over two decades later.
The alternate version of “Mad World” that plays as the film plays is perhaps the most iconic and memorable part. Tears for Fears also makes an appearance with “Head Over Heels.” The soundtrack isn’t long and mostly background music, but the particular song choice and placement make the movie’s admittedly confusing plot a little more bearable.
The Lion King (1994)
The Lion King is a great movie. It features a strong story with beautiful animation, especially for 1994. Many consider it one of the best-animated features of all time. The soundtrack certainly helped the film stand apart from previous Disney productions at the time. Almost 30 years later, the songs still land effectively in or out of the movie. Elton John and Hans Zimmer worked together to perfection on this one.
8 Mile (2002)
Any movie prominently featuring Eminem in his prime is going to have one of the best movie soundtracks of all time. Having the song “Lose Yourself” in it is an automatic bid to be one of the best. “Lose Yourself” won the Oscar for Best Original Song. It was the first hip-hop song to win that award. Taking it a step further, the song won the Grammy for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Solo Performance. The other songs could have mailed it in and made one of the best soundtracks ever.
The Prince Of Egypt (1998)
The Prince of Egypt continues to be hailed as one of the most extraordinary animations ever. Productions that have a religious foundation have been carefully scrutinized. However, all praised the way Dreamworks communicated this Biblical story of Moses, regardless of their beliefs. The score and soundtrack are one of the company’s most memorable. The original songs here (which is often more complicated to do than incorporating existing songs) are all flawless and drive the movie the entire time.
Elvis (2022)
Elvis is a solid movie with an unbelievable performance from Austin Butler, but the soundtrack is easily one of the best. Butler’s singing as Elvis is exceptional. The Elvis songs they included are also exceptional. What tops it all off is the fact that they could incorporate artists like Doja Cat and Swae Lee into the soundtrack attached to a biopic about Elvis’ life. “Vegas” by Doja is easily one of the most fun Elvis-related remixes ever made.
Top Gun (1986)
It’s since been surpassed by its own legacy sequel, but Top Gun is an iconic movie. However, aside from the tragic death and the beach volleyball scene, what do people remember from this classic? The songs. They reused them 26 years later in the sequel, which gives a small indication of the soundtrack’s quality. “Take My Breath Away,” “Danger Zone,” “Mighty Wings,” “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” and so many others are all-time classics. No wonder everyone loves this film.
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