Roc Nation and Geneva Club drop the original The Harder They Fall score
Keep the new music coming on a winter Friday. Roc Nation and Geneva Club have come through with the original score of The Harder They Fall featuring a slew of hitmakers including Fisk Jubilee Singers, The Chamber Orchestra of London and more.
Keep the new music coming on a winter Friday. Roc Nation and Geneva Club have come through with the original score of The Harder They Fall featuring a slew of hitmakers including Fisk Jubilee Singers, The Chamber Orchestra of London and more.
Roc Nation and Geneva Club release The Harder They Fall original score
Full details have surfaced on the huge rollout. The motion picture score features filmmaker Jeymes Samuel leading as composer of the score juggling both director and co-writing duties on the film.
Ranging from spiritual genres to reggae, the score follows Nat Love’s journey to revenge. The score plays a key role in bringing the Western Revisionist film to life with vocals from the Fisk Jubilee Singers, Zazie Beetz, Jonathan Majors and Jeymes Samuel himself, blended into the melodies from The Chamber Orchestra of London, among others.
Of the 136 scores eligible, The Harder They Fall was among the 15 scores voted to the Oscar shortlist in the Music (Original Score) category by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. With a nomination, Samuel would be the ninth Black composer ever nominated, and with a win, he would be the third Black composer in the history of the Oscars to win the category.
Samuel hypes up the new original score release
Director Jeymes Samuel has since issued a statement on this massive rollout.
“We are excited to be releasing The Harder They Fall score today. Fans will be able to get an even closer look into this film through the sonic experience the score provides. I’m honored to have helped bring our collective visions to life through these sounds," said Samuel. “The recognition we’ve received for The Harder They Fall from audiences and critics around the world has been incredibly exciting.”
The full-fledged tracklisting
The original score comes packed with over 22 tracks and follows the recently released original motion picture soundtrack which features a heavy hip-hop presence courtesy of artists like JAY-Z and Kid Cudi.
The score debut falls on the heels of the film’s recently released original motion picture soundtrack, which features explosive music from a wide array of award-winning artists such as JAY-Z, Kid Cudi, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Jadakiss, Seal and more. The soundtrack was released by Roc Nation in partnership with Netflix, and co-produced by both Jeymes Samuel and Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter.
Premiered globally just last fall on Netflix, the film continues to amass critical acclaim, described as “a killer soundtrack [that] bolsters the most star-studded Black Western ever made,” by Indiewire while Variety describes The Harder They Fall as a film that “brings Black cowboys and Jay-Z to the Oscars race.” The Harder They Fall has also been nominated by the Critics Choice Association for Best Acting Ensemble, honored last year at the 2021 Gotham Awards, cultivated a record 20 nominations for the 22nd annual Black Reel Awards, and was recently longlisted in three categories for the 2022 BAFTA Film Award including Original Score.
Track List
1. Three and Thirty Years
2. Jesus Cortez
3. The Jim Crow Count
4. Away With The Wind She Goes
5. Away With The Wind She Goes (Part 2)
6. Dead Man's Valentine
7. Do Unto Others / Ride Out
8. Showdown / Shootout
9. Pick Up Your Guns and Turn Around
10. Three and Thirty Years (Fisk Jubilee Singers)
11. Everything You Love Will Burn
12. It's A White Town
13. Everyone But Him
14. Sun Up, No Mary
15. Redwood Theme
16. Is That The Right Arm or the Left?
17. Ride Out (Part 2)
18. Clearly... You Don't Know Me
19. The Return of Nat Love
20. Wiley Dynamite
21. Bad Karma In The Afterlife
22. The Harder They Fall Choir
JAY-Z's finally on Instagram + it's still all business
Music icon JAY-Z doesn’t use Twitter fingers often and his presence on Instagram has remained obsolete up until today. The hip-hop superstar comes through clutch for the IG heads by not only showing up but plugging his Roc Nation-backed The Harder They Fall production.
Music icon JAY-Z doesn’t use Twitter fingers often and his presence on Instagram has remained obsolete up until today. The hip-hop superstar comes through clutch for the IG heads by not only showing up but plugging his Roc Nation-backed The Harder They Fall production.
JAY-Z’s finally on Instagram
Young Hov hit up his IG page with the poster of The Harder They Fall in celebration of its official Netflix premiere. Rather than get caught up in funny captions or emojis, Young Hov simply captioned the post with the film’s title.
JAY-Z leads ‘The Harder They Fall’ soundtrack
Young Hov’s Roc Nation and Netflix partnered up for the film’s audio release. In addition to the Jigga Man, the album features music heavyweights including Kid Cudi, Jadakiss, Conway The Machine, Koffee, Seal, CeeLe Green, Lauryn Hill and film director Jeymes Samuel.
Each song on the soundtrack was produced by Samuel, who also co-wrote the screenplay for “The Harder They Fall” and directed the film starring Jonathan Majors, Zazie Beetz, Delroy Lindo, LaKeith Stanfield, Danielle Deadwyler, Edi Gathegi, R.J. Cyler, Damon Wayans Jr., Deon Cole with Regina King and Idris Elba. In addition to making his directorial debut, Samuel also showcases his versatility as an artist with his own song “No Turning Around” also appearing on the project.
Director Jeymes Samuel is big proud of the soundtrack
The film’s director has since dished on being a part of the jam-packed soundtrack and dished on what it means to have a deep mixture of talent all on one project.
“I’m honored to have collaborated with such a diverse and talented array of artists to bring this film’s soundtrack to life," said Samuel. "My vision was to create a versatile body of work that blends genres and eras in an innovative way. I hope that, through our collaborative work, fans will be able to really immerse themselves in the stories we’re trying to tell.”
JAY’s on more than just one fire song
While in most cases you would figure JAY is only going to be featured on one track, Shawn Carter actually has a couple of standout collaborations.
The soundtrack includes the long-awaited collaboration between JAY-Z and Kid Cudi on “Guns Go Bang,” which was first teased in the film’s main trailer in September and marks the duo’s first official collaboration since 2009. JAY-Z makes another appearance on the soundtrack alongside Jadakiss and Conway The Machine on “King Kong Riddim” for an explosive collaboration.
Additionally, the soundtrack includes a rare appearance from Hill, whose collaborative effort with Fatoumata Diawara on “Black Woman”offers a strong message of empowerment. Hill’s appearance on “The Harder They Fall” soundtrack is significant, considering it marks the Grammy-award winning icon’s fifth release as lead artist in the past 10 years.
The project also features some notable songs by veteran musician Barrington Levy and a skit with “Atlanta” star LaKeith Stanfield and Regina King.
1. Lightnin’ With The Blam Blams (Skit) - Edi Gathegi & R.J. Cyler
2. The Harder They Fall - Koffee
3. Guns Go Bang - Kid Cudi & JAY-Z
4. Better Than Gold - Barrington Levy
5. Black Woman - Fatoumata Diawara & Ms. Lauryn Hill
6. Wednesday’s Child - Alice Smith
7. Blackskin Mile - CeeLo Green
8. Ain’t No Better Love - Seal
9. We Ain’t No Nincompoop (Skit) - LaKeith Stanfield & Regina King
10. King Kong Riddim ft Backroad Gee - JAY-Z, Jadakiss & Conway The Machine
11. We Go Harder - Laura Mvula & Mayra Andrade
12. Is The Devil Dead? (Skit) - Zazie Beetz & Jonathan Majors
13. No Turning Around - Jeymes Samuel
14. Three and Thirty Years - Pretty Yende
JAY-Z leads the pack on Roc Nation's 'The Harder They Fall' soundtrack
Music icon JAY-Z really is doing it all these days from hanging out with floor seats at the Brooklyn Nets Barclays Center games to flexing with Beyoncé in Tiffany & Co. campaigns and now appearing on the new Roc Nation-released The Harder They Fall soundtrack.
Music icon JAY-Z really is doing it all these days from hanging out with floor seats at the Brooklyn Nets Barclays Center games to flexing with Beyoncé in Tiffany & Co. campaigns and now appearing on the new Roc Nation-released The Harder They Fall soundtrack.
JAY-Z leads ‘The Harder They Fall’ soundtrack
Young Hov’s Roc Nation and Netflix have partnered up for the film’s audio release. In addition to the Jigga Man, the album features music heavyweights including Kid Cudi, Jadakiss, Conway The Machine, Koffee, Seal, CeeLe Green, Lauryn Hill and film director Jeymes Samuel.
Each song on the soundtrack was produced by Samuel, who also co-wrote the screenplay for “The Harder They Fall” and directed the film starring Jonathan Majors, Zazie Beetz, Delroy Lindo, LaKeith Stanfield, Danielle Deadwyler, Edi Gathegi, R.J. Cyler, Damon Wayans Jr., Deon Cole with Regina King and Idris Elba. In addition to making his directorial debut, Samuel also showcases his versatility as an artist with his own song “No Turning Around” also appearing on the project.
Director Jeymes Samuel is big proud of the soundtrack
The film’s director has since spoke on being a part of the jam-packed soundtrack and dished on what it means to have a deep mixture of talent all on one project.
“I’m honored to have collaborated with such a diverse and talented array of artists to bring this film’s soundtrack to life," said Samuel. "My vision was to create a versatile body of work that blends genres and eras in an innovative way. I hope that, through our collaborative work, fans will be able to really immerse themselves in the stories we’re trying to tell.”
JAY’s on more than just one fire song
While in most cases you would figure JAY is only going to be featured on one track, Shawn Carter actually has a couple of standout collaborations.
The soundtrack includes the long-awaited collaboration between JAY-Z and Kid Cudi on “Guns Go Bang,” which was first teased in the film’s main trailer in September and marks the duo’s first official collaboration since 2009. JAY-Z makes another appearance on the soundtrack alongside Jadakiss and Conway The Machine on “King Kong Riddim” for an explosive collaboration.
Additionally, the soundtrack includes a rare appearance from Hill, whose collaborative effort with Fatoumata Diawara on “Black Woman”offers a strong message of empowerment. Hill’s appearance on “The Harder They Fall” soundtrack is significant, considering it marks the Grammy-award winning icon’s fifth release as lead artist in the past 10 years.
The project also features some notable songs by veteran musician Barrington Levy and a skit with “Atlanta” star LaKeith Stanfield and Regina King.
1. Lightnin’ With The Blam Blams (Skit) - Edi Gathegi & R.J. Cyler
2. The Harder They Fall - Koffee
3. Guns Go Bang - Kid Cudi & JAY-Z
4. Better Than Gold - Barrington Levy
5. Black Woman - Fatoumata Diawara & Ms. Lauryn Hill
6. Wednesday’s Child - Alice Smith
7. Blackskin Mile - CeeLo Green
8. Ain’t No Better Love - Seal
9. We Ain’t No Nincompoop (Skit) - LaKeith Stanfield & Regina King
10. King Kong Riddim ft Backroad Gee - JAY-Z, Jadakiss & Conway The Machine
11. We Go Harder - Laura Mvula & Mayra Andrade
12. Is The Devil Dead? (Skit) - Zazie Beetz & Jonathan Majors
13. No Turning Around - Jeymes Samuel
14. Three and Thirty Years - Pretty Yende
From theaters to Netflix
The great thing about today’s technology is if you didn’t get a chance to see The Harder They Fall in theaters, the movie is slated to soon arrive on Netflix.
The film was recently released in select theaters on October 22 and will be followed by a global release on Netflix on November 3. The domestic premiere for the film took place on Oct. 13 at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles while the world premiere for “The Harder They Fall” occurred at the 65th BFI London Film Festival. It received rave reviews with Deadline describing it as “a mainstream revitalization of a genre many thought was long dead” and Variety writing that the film “brings black cowboys and Jay-Z to the Oscars race.”