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16 Times Rap and R&B Stars Curated or Executive Produced 21st Century Movie Soundtracks


Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige and more R&B and rap stars have "executive produced or curated a movie soundtrack" on their résumés.

From paying homage to the African continent to packing a punch with boxing ring-ready jams, R&B and rap artists and producers have made memorable movie soundtracks that can fit any scene and that are filled with their own all-star casts. It is influenced by everything from R&B, pop, hip hop and Afro Beat.” Beyoncé performed 10 tracks and tapped African and American artists like Mr. Eazi, Yemi Alade, Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy, Childish Gambino, Nija, Tierra Whack, 070 Shake and more throughout the project. “We’ve assembled a great soundtrack to accompany what’s sure to be one of the finest boxing films ever.” Slim Shady performs two tracks and taps Gwen Stefani, Action Bronson, Joey Bada$$, 50 Cent, Logic and more throughout the project.

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