Columbia Records is releasing Music From The Motion Picture: Southside With You on August 26, the same day the movie opens in theaters.
Evoking the daylong first date of Barack and Michelle Obama in the summer of 1989, the Columbia Records soundtrack is comprised of R&B, hip hop, and soul gems and classics, including “Miss You Much” (Janet Jackson), “A Love Like Yours (Don’t Come Knocking Everyday)” (Martha Reeves and The Vandellas), “Hey Young World” (Slick Rick), “Keep On Movin” (Soul II Soul), and “Close The Door” (Teddy Pendergrass).
The 9 song soundtrack features the original song ‘Start’ created especially for the film by Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe winning Columbia Records recording superstar John Legend, who also serves as executive producer on the film.
The Miramax, Roadside Attractions and IM Global movie which premiered to rave reviews at Sundance in January, stars Parker Sawyers and Tika Sumpter, and is already being hailed as an early Oscar contender.