Remaking “Super Fly” was never going to be without its perils. The 1972 film, directed by Gordon Parks Jr., was one of the essential building blocks of the decade’s Blaxploitation movement, and first-time feature helmer Director X surely had his hands full balancing nods to the original while also updating his film for 2018 Atlanta. But however much the film had to live up to, the music was a whole other matter. Featuring songs by Curtis Mayfield – the title track, “Freddie’s Dead” and “Pusherman” chief among them – the original soundtrack to “Super Fly” is among the most canonical works of film music ever released.
While the new “SuperFly” does feature a few key reprises of Mayfield’s tunes, a more modern touch was provided by the prolific rapper Future, who executive produced the remake’s soundtrack. Serving as a new Future release in everything but name, 10 of the album’s...
While the new “SuperFly” does feature a few key reprises of Mayfield’s tunes, a more modern touch was provided by the prolific rapper Future, who executive produced the remake’s soundtrack. Serving as a new Future release in everything but name, 10 of the album’s...
- 6/15/2018
- by Andrew Barker
- Variety Film + TV
Similar News
“So much confidence for Marvel Rivals Wtf”: NetEase May Have an Overwatch 2 Killer on their Hands as Fans Begin to Gush as Footage of the Alpha Emerges
- 5/14/2024
- by Arkaneel Khan
- FandomWire
Shazam Star Asher Angel Fuels Nightwing Casting Speculation in Recent Post
- 5/13/2024
- EpicStream
“Intensity wouldn’t even describe it”: Furiosa Director George Miller Needs to Adapt 1 Storyline for Chris Hemsworth’s Thor 5 That Can Redeem a Marvel Villain
- 5/12/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
‘Grown-ish’: Malcolm-Jamal Warner Plays Doug’s Difficult Dad in Final Season First Look (Video)
- 5/7/2024
- TV Insider
Zendaya Defends Wearing Giant Hat to 2014 Teen Vogue Party, Says She'd Do It Again
- 4/9/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Adriyan Rae Joins Cast Of Mara Brock Akil’s Upcoming Netflix Series ‘Forever’
- 4/2/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
NBC Fall 2024 Schedule Announced
- 5/12/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
“I was taking absolute freedom”: Denis Villeneuve Sacrificed Authenticity for One of the Most Mysterious Scenes in Dune 2 to Hijack the Book
- 5/12/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Dune's Denis Villeneuve Used The Film's Opening Quote To 'Hijack' The Franchise
- 5/11/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.