Jay-Z, Rakim, Nas, Nipsey Hussle & More Appear On "Judas and the Black Messiah: The Inspired Album"

The film's soundtrack also features hitmakers like A$AP Rocky, Black Thought, JID, Rapsody, Lil Durk, and G Herbo.

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The film tells the tale of an informant who infiltrated the Black Panthers and learns as much as he can from leader and activist Fred Hampton, and now we've received the movie's accompanying soundtrack. The star-studded project was shared on Friday (February 12), and even with only a few hours live, fans are raving about the musical collection. We've previously reported on Jay-Z and Nipsey Hussle's addition "What It Feels Like" as well as Nas and Hit-Boy's "EPMD"—two of the 22 tracks that help communicate the tone of the blockbuster film.

Other artists who lent their talents to the soundtrack include H.E.R., Black Thought, Smino, Saba, Masego, JID, Rapsody, BJ The Chicago Kid, White Dave, G Herbo, Nardo Wick, Pooh Shiesty, Polo G, Rakim, Dom Kennedy, SiR, SAFE, Kiana Ledé, and A$AP Rocky. Stream the project and let us know what you think.

Tracklist

1. Cointelpro / Dec. 4 - Chairman Fred Hampton Jr.
2. Fight For You - H.E.R.
3. EPMD - Nas & Hit-Boy
4. Welcome to America - Black Thought
5. What It Feels Like - Nipsey Hussle & Jay-Z
6. Broad Day – Hit-Boy
7. Plead the .45th - Smino & Saba
8. Somethin Ain’t Right - Masego ft. JID and Rapsody
9. Letter 2 U - BJ The Chicago Kid
10. On Your Mind – Lil Durk
11. Appraise - White Dave, Hit-Boy
12. All Black - G Herbo
13. I Declare War - Nardo Wick
14. No Profanity - Pooh Shiesty
15. Last Man Standing - Polo G
16. Respect My Mind – Dom Kennedy
17. Revolutionary – G Herbo, Hit-Boy ft. Bump J
18. Teach Me - SiR
19. Contagious - SAFE & Kiana Ledé
20. Rich N**** Problems – A$AP Rocky
21. Outro
22. Black Messiah (Bonus Track) - Rakim


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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.