O.S.T. - Black Panther : Wakanda Forever (Music From and Inspired By)

Four years after the release of the twin-threat blockbuster film and album, the team behind Marvel Studios' Black Panther returned with a sequel and its accompanying soundtrack, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Still reeling from the passing of actor Chadwick Boseman -- both in real life and onscreen -- they managed to honor his legacy and push the character's story forward in respectful and appropriately mournful fashion. The songs follow suit, setting a somber and reflective tone that is punctuated by moments of celebration and an eye to the future. Split between two cultures that inspired the fictional kingdoms of Talokan (Mayan) and Wakanda (Nigeria), director Ryan Coogler and producer Ludwig Göransson curated a diverse set to support the film, capturing attention with global names (Rihanna, Future, Burna Boy, Stormzy) and showcasing artists that may be lesser-known outside of their genres (DBN Gogo, Vivir Quintana, Foudeqush, Fireboy DML). On the Talokanil/Mesoamerican side, the gl