Baz Luhrmann’s “The Get Down” Soundtrack Features Nas, Miguel, Jaden Smith, More

Baz Lurhmann’s (The Great Gatsby, Moulin Rouge!) upcoming Netflix drama, “The Get Down,” follows a group of teenagers in the Bronx coming of age in the late ’70s. It tells the story of the birth of hip-hop amidst financial turmoil in New York. The program stars Shameik Moore, Justice Smith, Jaden Smith, Herizen Guardiola, and others. It was executive produced by Nas, and Grandmaster Flash served as associate producer.

The first half of the 12-episode first season will premiere on August 12. This will coincide with the release of the show’s soundtrack, via Baz Luhrmann’s label, House of Iona, and RCA Records. It will be released exclusively on Apple Music, and features contributions from the cast, Nas, Miguel, Christina Aguilera, Zayn, Michael Kiwanuka, Leon Bridges, Jaden Smith, Raury, Grandmaster Flash, Malay, Nile Rodgers, and more. Luhrmann and Nas executive produced the soundtrack.

Baz Lurhman shared a note on what he hopes people will take away from the soundtrack, in a press release:

This album is an introduction to the many musical genres and styles that can be heard in The Get Down, which is really a story of New York in the late ’70s, an incredibly fertile time of creativity amid chaos. While our production is a musical that embodies many classic hits, we also use contemporary sounds and techniques connecting the dots between then and now. My great privilege is to have associated with such a diverse musical community.

Watch a trailer for “The Get Down”: