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Wakanda Forever Prologue

Three-song EP previewing the film's soundtrack.

Wakanda Forever Prologue

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Prologue is a soundtrack extended play released by Hollywood Records and Marvel Music on July 25, 2022. It features three songs produced by Ludwig Göransson, including Tems' cover of Bob Marley's 'No Woman, No Cry,' which was used in the film's teaser trailer. The EP serves as a preview of the music for the 2022 American superhero film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Quick Facts

Artist
Various artists
Released
2022-07-25
Label
Hollywood · Marvel Music

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Lore & Background

The EP was released ahead of the film's soundtrack album and score. Its lead track, Tems' cover of Bob Marley's 'No Woman, No Cry,' was featured in the film's teaser trailer. The other two songs are 'A Body, A Coffin' by Amaarae and 'Soy' by Santa Fe Klan. Ludwig Göransson produced all three songs and also served as one of the songwriters for 'A Body, A Coffin.'

Reader's Guide

The Wakanda Forever Prologue EP provided an early glimpse into the musical direction of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, highlighting Göransson's role in curating songs that blend contemporary and cultural elements. Its release on July 25, 2022, preceded the full soundtrack album by several months. The inclusion of Tems' cover of 'No Woman, No Cry' connected the film's themes to a broader musical legacy, while the other tracks introduced original material tied to the film's narrative. The EP's limited tracklist focused attention on key songs that would later appear in the film or its marketing.

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