Movie soundtracks are essential features of any movie as they control the emotions surrounding actions in the film; they bring excitement, resentment, pain, and regret in virtually every situation. Soundtracks play vital emotional control support for producers and makers of the film. The wrong soundtrack can spoil the movie and not create the desired atmosphere for specific activities in a film, thereby creating an emotional void that can mar intentions.
In her epic sensation, The Woman King grabbed an emotional yet inspirational first impression even in the trailer. The song “my power” by Beyoncé was used to create a goosebump, chilling experience that can drive viewers crazy and make them crave to see the movie. It is rumored that over 90% of first impressions that led to the film’s viewership success resulted from the trailer perfecto and the emotional drive the soundtrack created.
About the song “My Power” in The Woman King movie trailer
The song, characterized by its African epic groove, was released as part of the lion king album project on the 19th of July 2019. Beyoncé links up with American rapper Tierra Whack, South African artists Moonchild Sanelly and Busiswa, plus New Jersey songwriter Nija to create a masterpiece that can’t be forgotten in a hurry.
The song is a declaration of black pride from Queen Bey and Tierra Whack, accompanied by Nija on the hook proclaiming, “They’ll never take my power,” creating a chill and atmosphere of more inspiration and motivation for all that listens to it. Busiswa and Moonchild Sanelly, meanwhile, deliver verses in Zulu and Xhosa.
South African producer DJ Lag’s instrumentation channels Gqom, a style of house music set around 126 beats per minute, originated in Durban. DJ Lag sent six instrumentals to Beyoncé ahead of time, and by the time he’d arrived in LA, her team had already chosen what they wanted. He told Rolling Stone: “The only thing I did at the studio was work with the voices and added Busiswa’s part on the beat.”
This Beyoncé’s excellent hit “My Power” was Produced By Beyoncé, Moses Boyd & DJ Lag and Written By Lwazi Gwala, Blu June, Brittany Coney, Tierra Whack, Beyoncé, NOVA WAV, Moonchild Sanelly, Nija, Yemi Alade & Busiswa.
Yes, I can feel your shock; Nigeria’s Yemi Alade was part of the song’s co-writers, no wonder that mama Africa vibe can be felt in the lyrics.
Find My Power lyrics in part below
They’ll never take my power, my power, my power
They’ll never take my power, my power, my power
They feel a way, oh wow (Boma, boma yé)
They feel a way, oh wow (Boma, boma yé)
They’ll never take my power, my power, my power
They’ll never take my power, my power, my power
They feel a way, oh wow (Boma, boma yé)
They feel a way, oh wow (Boma, boma yé)
Check out the full lyrics here
Indeed the song was a perfect addition to The Woman King experience.