JAY-Z, Lil Wayne, and Doja Cat, iconic figures in the hip-hop scene, join forces to contribute fresh tracks to the soundtrack of the upcoming film The Book of Clarence. Scheduled for release on Friday, January 12, 2024, via Roc Nation, the highly-anticipated soundtrack boasts a star-studded lineup. The complete tracklist was unveiled by RapCaviar on social media on Monday, January 8, 2024. Alongside JAY-Z, Lil Wayne, and Doja Cat, the album features musical talents such as D’Angelo, Kodak Black, Kid Cudi, Jorja Smith, Buju Banton, and Shabba Ranks.
“The Book of Clarence” presents a daring reinterpretation of the classic Biblical-era narrative, unfolding in A.D. 33 Jerusalem and focusing on a destitute man striving to exploit the emergence of Jesus Christ by asserting himself as a new Messiah sent by God. The film boasts a stellar cast including LaKeith Stanfield, Omar Sy, RJ Cyler, David Oyelowo, Micheal Ward, and more.
The soundtrack is a dazzling assembly of musical talent, showcasing some of the most prominent figures in hip-hop and R&B. JAY-Z and D’Angelo’s joint creation, “I Want You Forever,” was revealed by JAY-Z and director Jeymes Samuel during a screening on Saturday, January 6, 2024.
Kid Cudi, who attended the premiere on Friday night, January 5, 2024, showered accolades and commended his former G.O.O.D. Music labelmate Teyana Taylor for her role in the film.
The Book of Clarence was beautiful. Jeymes Samuel is a serious problem. A perfect film. Black excellence at it finest. Shout out to all involved, what a wonderful cast!!! Especially that Teyana Taylor. Im so proud of u T!!! 🙏🏾💕
— The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) January 6, 2024
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In a recent conversation with Entertainment Tonight, JAY-Z discussed the recent ventures he and Beyoncé have undertaken in the film industry, including “The Book of Clarence” and Beyoncé’s project, “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.”
“I think it’s all a part of being creative, you know? Create, you know, in lines. Whether it’s audio, visual, etc. — you just create and when you love creating. It doesn’t matter the pipeline in which you create. We got a bunch of projects in the pipeline as well — he’s just fearless. He’s fearless and he’s creative. We went from Old West to the New Testament”
To sum up, JAY-Z, Lil Wayne, and Doja Cat take the lead in the star-studded soundtrack for the upcoming film “The Book of Clarence.” This musical compilation showcases some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B, including D’Angelo, Kodak Black, Kid Cudi, Jorja Smith, Buju Banton, and Shabba Ranks.
The comprehensive tracklist was unveiled on Monday, January 8, 2024, with the soundtrack scheduled for release on Friday, January 12, 2024, through Roc Nation. The movie features a cast that includes LaKeith Stanfield, Omar Sy, RJ Cyler, David Oyelowo, Micheal Ward, and others.
