The Birth Of A Nation hits theaters next week. It's Nate Parker's "reclaiming" of the 1915 film Birth Of A Nation, which depicts a slave revolt led by Nat Turner in the antebellum South. Obviously it tackles a grave subject, and fittingly the star-studded soundtrack (featuring Nas, Killer Mike, Vic Mensa, Leon Bridges, The Game, 2 Chainz, and many others) does the same. Lil Wayne and Gucci Mane linked earlier today for the somber "Oh Lord," and now Meek Mill and Pusha T have collaborated on "Black Moses" featuring Priscilla Renea. Push and Meek weave vivid details of a loose slave narrative over a solemn beat driven by deep-burrowing bass. Renea comes in with a beautiful, soulful hook that echoes the pain, anguish, and yearning for freedom the two rappers express in their verses. Listen to a preview of the track below along with details on the soundtrack.
Tracklist:
01 Vic Mensa - "Go Tell Em"
02 Meek Mill & Pusha T - "Black Moses" feat. Priscella)
03 2 Chainz - "Whip & A Chain"
04 Gucci Mane & Lil Wayne - "Oh Lord"
05 Lecrae & Leon Bridges - "On My Own"
06 Sir The Baptist - "Raise Hell" feat. Killer Mike
07 Georgia Ku - "Bloodline"
08 Trey Songz - "Stand"
09 Ne-Yo - "Queen"
10 Wale & Anthony Hamilton - "Live Forever"
11 KAMAU - "The Icarus"
12 The Game & Marsha Ambrosia - "Sins Of Our Fathers"
13 Marko Penn & Janine - "Firebird"
14 K Michelle - "Forward"
15 Nas - "War" feat. Raye
16 Wiley College Choir - "Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray"
The Birth Of A Nation soundtrack is out 10/7 in tandem with the film.
