Jay-Z Speaks On Executive Producing “The Great Gatsby” [Video]
What do rappers do in their down time? Well if you’re Jay-Z, that could include being a sports agent, marketing a basketball team or executive producing films and soundtracks.
Hova recently sat down with BlackTreeTV and discussed how he came to executive producing the soundtrack for the film and also helping score it as well.
The Great Gatsby soundtrack will be released Tuesday, May 7th. The movie will hit theaters May 10th.
Jay-Z also hit up the red carpet last night as the film premiered in New York. Based on the classic novel, the new film adaptation stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan and Joel Edgerton.
Peep the trailer and interview below and what are your thoughts on Jigga’s latest career move.
Tracklisting for The Great Gatsby
1. 100$ Bill – JAY Z
2. Back To Black – Beyoncé x André 3000
3. Bang Bang – will.i.am
4. A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got) – Fergie + Q Tip + GoonRock
5. Young And Beautiful – Lana Del Rey
6. Love Is The Drug – Bryan Ferry with The Bryan Ferry Orchestra
7. Over The Love – Florence + The Machine
8. Where The Wind Blows – Coco O. of Quadron
9. Crazy in Love – Emeli Sandé and The Bryan Ferry Orchestra
10. Together – The xx
11. Hearts A Mess – Gotye
12. Love Is Blindness – Jack White
13. Into the Past – Nero
14. Kill and Run – Sia
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