Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is set to hit theaters on November 11, and the line-up for the soundtrack has just been released.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By soundtrack, produced by Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Archie Davis and Dave Jordan features a slew of artists including Rihanna, E-40, Tems, Future, and more. Already, the lead single, Rihanna's "Lift Me Up" has hit a major marker, becoming the most-added song in U.S. radio history, and amassing the most ever single day spins and the largest ever single day audience.
A global effort, the soundtrack features over 40 international artists recorded in Lagos, Nigeria, Mexico City, London and Los Angeles. Coogler, the director of the anticipated film, was heavily involved in the soundtrack's creation. He co-wrote lyrics on Rihanna's "Lift Me Up” and also suggested the cover of Bob Marley’s “No Woman, No Cry” performed by Nigerian singer/songwriter Tems, which was bridged together with Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” for the film’s first trailer.
"Ryan and I talked about the importance of creating an immersive journey of sound and voice," Göransson said in a press release. "If we used a song in the film, we wanted it to be the entire song, and to be connected to the story. Thematically, we wanted to move the audience from grief to celebration. When you listen to the soundtrack, you can close your eyes and relive the experience of the movie. That was the intention.”
In an attempt to keep the music authentic, Göransson worked closely with music archeologist Alejandro Rojas to explore and research Mayan music, and instruments native to both Nigerian and Mesoamerican cultures were featured in the soundtrack's creation.
Check out the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever –Music From and Inspired By tracklisting below. The score album, composed by Göransson will be available on November 11, 2022.
01. Lift Me Up Performed by Rihanna
02. Love & Loyalty (Believe) Performed by DBN Gogo, Sino Msolo, Kamo Mphela, Young Stunna and Busiswa
03. Alone Performed by Burna Boy
04. No Woman No Cry Performed by Tems
05. Árboles Bajo El Mar Performed by Vivir Quintana and Mare Advertencia
06. Con La Brisa Performed by Foudeqush and Ludwig Göransson
07. La Vida Performed by Snow Tha Product featuring E-40
08. Interlude Performed by Stormzy
09. Coming Back For You Performed by Fireboy DML
10. They Want It, But No Performed by Tobe Nwigwe and Fat Nwigwe
11. Laayli' kuxa'ano'one Performed by ADN Maya Colectivo: Pat Boy, Yaalen K'uj, All Mayan Winik
12. Limoncello Performed by OG DAYV featuring Future
13. Anya Mmiri Performed by CKay featuring PinkPantheress
14. Wake Up Performed by Bloody Civilian featuring Rema
15. Pantera Performed by Alemán featuring Rema
16. Jele Performed by DBN Gogo, Sino Msolo, Kamo Mphela, Young Stunna and Busiswa
17. Inframundo Performed by Blue Rojo
18. No Digas Mi Nombre Performed by calle x vida and Foudeqush
19. Mi Pueblo Performed by Guadalupe de Jesús Chan Poot
