by Motown Records has revealed the track listing for the forthcoming film “Detroit” which hits theaters on August 4th. The record features original architects of the immortal ‘Motown Sound’ as well as a new song from Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum hip-hop icons The Roots entitled “It Ain’t Fair (feat. Bilal).”
“‘It Ain’t Fair’ was designed to emphasize the importance of social justice through the prism of late-sixties Detroit, which means many things culturally and politically, and also certain things musically,’ says The Roots drummer and producer Questlove.
“Detroit” captures one of the most terrifying events during the riots that took place over five tumultuous summer days in 1967.”It’s been fifty years since the events of this film, but the powerful images I saw on the screen reminded me that we’re still going through the same things now,” says Questlove. “That knowledge produces anger, but not despair: music has the power to express both anguish and hope.”
The “Detroit” soundtrack captures light amidst one of America’s darkest times by illuminating the power at the heart of the Motown, Detroit, and late sixties cultures all at once. It’s the sound of change in the face of oppression and a moment of revolution brought to life in song and on screen.
We’re honored & excited to announce @DetroitMovie official soundtrack ft @questlove @theroots will release on Motown in July! #DETROITmovie pic.twitter.com/HlmEyf7T2q
— Motown Records (@motown) June 29, 2017
“We’re honored and excited to work on such an important and special project as Detroit,” says Motown Records president Ethiopia Habtemariam. “The music from this soundtrack highlights the ‘Classic Motown Sound’ which is a beautiful accompaniment to the story of tumultuous times in 1967 as well as the struggles we face within society today.”
Check out the track list for the “Detroit” soundtrack below and also watch the trailer:
TRACK LISTING
1. If You Haven’t Got Love – The Dramatics
2. Jimmy Mack – Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
3. Baby Bunny (Sugar Honey) – Jerry Williams
4. Your Precious Love – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Tyrell
5. Till Johnny Comes – Brenda Holloway
6. Larry’s Rescue – James Newton Howard
7. It Ain’t Fair (feat. Bilal) – The Roots
8. Devil’s Gotten Into My Baby – The Devotions
9. The Cream Of The Crop – Lee Rogers
10. All Because Of You – The Dramatics
11. Larry’s Alone – James Newton Howard
12. Grow – Algee Smith
13. Heaven Must Have Sent You – The Elgins
14. I Want To Talk About You – John Coltrane
