Cyrus Langhorne
New York rap veteran Nas is reportedly teaming up with soulful singer Erykah Badu for an upcoming film called The Land.
According to reports, Nasty Nas is executive producing Badu and director Steve Caple Jr.’s independent flick and its accompanying soundtrack.
“[I’m a] huge fan of my man Steve Caple Jr. I think he can become the next great filmmaker. [I’m] also, very excited to be working with my former agent and friend Charles King on his first film with his new venture. All great energy around the film, which I believe will yield amazing results,” Nas said. (Variety)
The upcoming release’s story centers on four Ohio kids.
“The Land” follows four teenage boys who devote their summer to escaping the streets of Cleveland to pursue professional skateboarding. When they get caught in the web of a local drug queen-pin, their motley brotherhood is put to the test. (Variety)
Badu’s new big screen release stars some notable actors like Michael K. Williams.
The Land will be executive produced by none other than Nas, who will also produce its original soundtrack. Director Steve Caple Jr. is at the helm of the entire project. Variety notes that in addition to Erykah Badu, The Land will star Moises Arias, Rafi Gavron, Michael K. Williams, Kim Coates, Machine Gun Kelly, Jorge Lendeborg Jr. and Ezri Walker. (Okayplayer)
