"I will never forget waking up on Feb. 9 and immediately listening to Black Panther: The Album. I already knew it was going to be an exceptional work of art, mostly because my favorite rapper, Kendrick Lamar, was one of the main geniuses behind every single track. And a month prior, we got a sneak peek of a few bops when TDE dropped Lamar and SZA's dreamy tune, 'All the Stars' and Lamar's collaboration with Jay Rock, Future, and James Blake in 'King's Dead.' But those were only tidbits of the masterpiece. The album has a dope mix of voices — Ab-Soul, Travis Scott, Mozzy, Zacari, The Weeknd, Khalid, etc. — and brilliantly gives a few hints about the actual Black Panther movie. (I impulsively blurted out, 'OH, I GET IT, KING'S DEAD,' in the theater when — spoiler — Killmonger seemingly killed T'Challa). It also uses some of the same sounds and instrumentals that were in the movie, creating a perfect interconnection between the LP and the film. The soundtrack's flow, variance of sound, and meaningful messages definitely make it one the best albums of the year. And if you disagree, you can miss me with that bullsh*t." — Brea Cubit, celebrity and entertainment editorial assistant
