Judas_and_the_Black_Messiah_(soundtrack)

<i>Judas and the Black Messiah</i> (soundtrack)

Judas and the Black Messiah (soundtrack)

2021 soundtrack albums


Judas and the Black Messiah is the soundtrack to the identically named 2021 biographical crime-drama film. Two soundtracks — Judas and the Black Messiah (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), consisting of film score composed by Mark Isham and Craig Harris, and Judas and the Black Messiah: The Inspired Album, consisting of incorporated film songs, were released by WaterTower Music and RCA Records on February 12, 2021, the same day as the film's theatrical and premium video-on-demand release on HBO Max.[1] The soundtrack and score received positive critical acclaim.[2] The original song "Fight for You", which was featured in the film score album, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 93rd Academy Awards.

Judas and the Black Messiah (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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The film's score was composed by Mark Isham and Craig Harris.[3] It features an original song titled "Fight for You" performed by H.E.R., who also co-wrote it with D'Mile and Tiara Thomas.[4] The Inflated Tear is a Roland Kirk track from 1968.

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Judas and the Black Messiah: The Inspired Album

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An accompanying 22-track music album titled Judas and the Black Messiah: The Inspired Album came out on the day of the film's digital release, with songs from many prominent rappers, such as Jay-Z, ASAP Rocky and Nas, as well as a posthumous appearance by Nipsey Hussle.[6] The Inspired Album, was later released through double vinyl by Waxwork Records on April 2, 2021.[7]

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Reception

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From the critical reviews for the soundtrack, Metacritic assigned a score of 70/100.[8] Clash, gave 9/10 to the soundtrack, stating a verdict: "An emphatic show of force that frequently taps into outright brilliance. As an album it's not without fault, but as a cultural event it's largely without peer."[9] HiphopDX gave a mixed review saying "The Inspired Album could’ve benefited from more carefully curated content instead of some of the tone-deaf material that wound up on the project".[10] Pitchfork stated "It’s hard to believe that the bulk of the project was inspired by anything that Hampton said. Instead, it exploits his image to peddle liberation-lite Billboard hits over anything remotely revolutionary. It’s not all terrible."[11]

Chart performance

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Accolades


References

  1. "Judas and the Black Messiah (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Craig Harris and Mark Isham on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  2. Davis, Clayton (January 7, 2021). "Oscars Predictions: Best Original Score – James Newton Howard Guns for His First Oscar for 'News of the World'". Variety. Archived from the original on January 7, 2021. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  3. "'Judas and the Black Messiah' to Feature Original Song 'Fight for You' by H.E.R." Film Music Reporter. December 30, 2020. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  4. "Top 40 Rhythmic Crossover Radio Music News, Charts, Top Songs, Stations". All Access. Archived from the original on February 14, 2021. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
  5. "Stream 'Judas and the Black Messiah: The Inspired Album' f/ Jay-Z, ASAP Rocky, Nipsey Hussle, and More". Complex Networks. February 12, 2021. Archived from the original on February 12, 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  6. Murray, Robin (February 12, 2021). "Judas And The Black Messiah: The Inspired Album". Clash. Archived from the original on February 14, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  7. Kariisa, Jessica (February 18, 2021). "Various Artists: Judas and the Black Messiah: The Inspired Album". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  8. "Soundtracks – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  9. "The full list of 2021 Oscar nominations". Guardian. March 15, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  10. Davis, Clayton (February 8, 2021). "Critics Choice Awards: 'Mank' Leads With 12 Nominations, Netflix Makes History With Four Best Picture Nominees". Variety. Archived from the original on February 8, 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  11. Bahiana, Ana Maria (February 3, 2021). "Nominations for the 78th Golden Globe Awards (2021) Announced". Golden Globe Awards. Archived from the original on February 3, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  12. Enos, Morgan (November 23, 2021). "2022 GRAMMYs Awards Show: Complete Nominations List". Recording Academy. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  13. Spivey, Kemberlie (January 19, 2022). "2022 NAACP Image Awards Nominations: The Full List". Forbes. Retrieved January 20, 2022.

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