Whether it be a song about liberation and fighting against oppression or a deep and painful hurt that persists across centuries and eras, the soundtrack is able to achieve a rare level of hierarchy when it comes to tracks that can exist and thrive on their own apart from the movie. In addition, the use of tracks by Black musicians from the 60s offers the perfect glimpse into the Civil Rights era that unfortunately lies not too far in our past and is the background for ‘Judas and the Black Messiah.’ Trouble lurks around the corner of every song and we can feel it in our bones as the scenes unfold before our eyes and history is made. Their ability to tell an intense and emotional story to match the history of the film’s characters is worth all the credit. Their contribution to the rap world has been incomparable, with newer icons like H.E.R and Nas redefining the genre and what classifies as a story worth telling. Bump J)” – G HerboĪ$AP Rocky, Polo G, Pooh Shiesty, Lil Durk, Jay Z, Nas, and H.E.R are among the most notable on this list of songs. “What It Feels Like” – Nipsey Hussle & JAY-Z.Armstrong & Angela Hunte)” – Black Thought “Cointelpro/Dec 4” – Chairman Fred Hampton, Jr.
