Pulled from the 1992 film American Me which spotlighted the Mexican mafia in the California prison system, Ice Cube incorporated it into the intro of his album The Predator.įeaturing performances by young Samuel L. The one we “missed” is probably in part 2 (breathe…GZA’s “Liquid Swords” is in there). So sit back, relax and enjoy the show.įor Part 2, expect the musical stylings of the Beastie Boys, Mobb Deep, Big Pun, Jay Electronica, Juggaknots, Geto Boys and more to make an appearance.Įditor’s note: these are not arranged in any particular order. We sifted through countless instances of the mediums colliding – whether actual dialogue or film scores – for some of our favorites.

Whereas we’ve had entire conceptual albums influenced by films like American Gangster, often an artist’s tastes and homages to classic characters and scenes boil down to tiny pieces of dialogue that serve as “in-song” interludes or precursors to lyrical subject matter. Hip-hop and film have always been intertwined, with each medium boiling down to storytelling that immerses listeners and viewers in unique and new points of view.

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