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12 Black Artist Songs That Became Bigger Than The Movie Soundtrack

Soundtrack songs like ‘I Will Always Love You’ and ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ became massive hits, transcending their movie origins.

Over the years, Black artists have created soundtrack records that became so massive people forgot they were originally tied to a film.

By Chase Iseghohi
Black America Web
https://blackamericaweb.com/

  • Soundtrack songs like ‘I Will Always Love You’ and ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ became massive hits, transcending their movie origins.
  • Tracks like ‘Happy’ and ‘All The Stars’ dominated playlists, with many listeners forgetting their soundtrack roots.
  • These legendary songs demonstrate the power of Black artists to create timeless music that resonates beyond the screen.
Whitney Houston, Performing In Birmingham, 1993
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12 Black Artist Songs That Became Bigger Than The Movie Soundtrack

Sometimes a song gets attached to a movie soundtrack… and then completely takes on a life of its own.

Over the years, Black artists have created soundtrack records that became so massive people forgot they were originally tied to a film. Some became chart-topping hits, some became cultural anthems, and others still dominate playlists decades later.

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