Black Panther

The official soundtrack to Marvel’s upcoming superhero blockbuster Black Panther has been announced. The original motion picture soundtrack arrives February 16, and was recorded in London with “a 132-piece western classical orchestra, African percussionists and a 40-person choir.” The score was penned by composer and longtime Childish Gambino producer Ludwig Göransson, who previously worked with Black Panther director Ryan Coogler on the films Creed and Fruitvale Station. Kendrick Lamar spearheaded the recent star-studded compilation Black Panther The Album, assembled as a companion piece to the movie.

Kendrick Lamar, TDE CEO Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, and director Ryan Coogler put their heads together for this album of music from and inspired by Black Panther. Along with TDE stars SZA, ScHoolBoy Q, and Jay Rock, the trio pulled artists from across the hip-hop spectrum. Future, 2 Chainz, Travis Scott, and Vince Staples mingle with Sacramento spitter Mozzy and Bay Area crew SOB X RBE. The Weeknd, Jorja Smith, and Khalid represent R&B’s shining guard. And Kendrick destroys the five songs he’s featured on. Marrying sound and vision, a movement and a movie, Black Panther taps into Kendrick’s and T’Challa’s revolutionary spirit.