JW Marriott’s TWO BELLMEN, the first short film from the Marriott’s Content Studio—which bowed last month and has since racked up more than five million YouTube views—will now have a companion soundtrack album, the Studio announced today. Marriott’s Content Studio is set to release a twelve-song soundtrack album of music from and inspired by the film, including tunes from its production partner, the Substance Over Hype music family. The compilation includes songs by (in alphabetical order): Amp Live; D Rae; Fingazz; Inspired Flight; Jah Free; Lisa Simmons; Malakai; Scarub; Stone; and Zion I. Featured artists include: Anya; Dirty Cello; Eric Rachmany; Fingazz; Malakai and Prof.
On April 15, fans can purchase from iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/two-bellmen-soundtrack/id983787740 , Amazon Music and find on numerous other music services, including, YouTube Music Key; Spotify; Google Play; Rhapsody, and Shazam.
The album is a genre-bending mash-up of musical styles ranging from hip-hop to acid jazz to dance to downtempo to R&B and even classical, and includes a re-work of the Bill Withers classic hit “Lovely Day.” The first single, “Queens and Kings,” is by TWO BELLMEN director Daniel “Malakai” Cabrera and is an homage to the so-called “Queens and Kings” of music, dance, parkour, martial arts and extreme sports collective Substance Over Hype—many of whom appear in TWO BELLMEN. That song features a brand-new original music video directed by Malakai and Mike Diva—the “Mario Shopping Karts Edition”—inspired by the current blockbuster film FURIOUS 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH-nRDR1CWA&spfreload=10
The compilation was executive produced by David Beebe, Marriott’s Vice President, Creative and Content Marketing, and produced by Substance Over Hype’s Daniel “Malakai” Cabrera, while the producers of the album’s original content and arrangements are John “Fingazz” Stary and Malakai. Other original production is by Fingazz.
“This album continues the celebration that is TWO BELLMEN,” says Malakai. “Music is so important to the film and the film brings the music alive. It’s great to be working at a time where innovative young creators and artists have the opportunity to work alongside brands like Marriott that ‘get it.’ We’re so proud to have the contributions of all these artists in support of our movie, and if viewers leave the JW Marriott, the theater, or YouTube humming a song or two, they’ll definitely be some of these.”
Songs come from all over the musical spectrum: some evoke the jazz/EDM spirit of the Verve remix series; some are contemporary riffs of classical arrangements; and some are mélanges of raps, dance beats and pop choruses. All provide a sonic backdrop to the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live, the locus in quo of the first TWO BELLMEN film and a character in the film itself.
The soundtrack brings Marriott’s Content Studio further into new territory: music production. “Music helps set the tone for any film,” said David Beebe, “and TWO BELLMEN is no different. Malakai and his team have done a great job of adding a sophisticated touch to the film as a subtle and vital accompaniment to the JW Marriott hotel experience.”
Reaction to the TWO BELLMEN film has been overwhelmingly positive, with more than five million views and a 97% “thumbs up” rating on You Tube.
Complete track listing is as follows:
1. “Lovely Day” (Stone feat. Malakai)
2. “Penny Nickel Dime” (Amp Live feat. Anya and Prof)
3. “Queens & Kings” (Malakai feat. Fingazz) **
4. “So Bored” (D Rae) *
5. “Run Away” (Jah Free) *
6. “Cuttin’ Loose” (Lisa Simmons & Scarub) *
7. “Flight in G Minor” (Amp Live feat. Dirty Cello)
8. “Signs” (Amp Live feat. Eric Rachmany)
9. “FRESH” (Malakai feat. Stone & Fingazz) **
10. “The Moment” (Zion I) **
11. “Rocket Science” (Fingazz)
12. “The Chemicals” (Inspired Flight feat. Scarub)
* = Original to compilation
** = Single / Premiering on this album (ahead of releases later this spring)
The album drops on April 15th during MIP-TV, where Marriott is being honored as brand of the year with TWO BELLMEN as the centerpiece. MIPTV 2015 will host the Brand of the Year Award for the 5th edition, reflecting how video marketing and branded entertainment have become an integral part of brands’ strategies and an opportunity for the entertainment business. Karin Timpone, Marriott International’s Global Marketing Officer, and Beebe will give a keynote presentation during the conference, featuring Malakai and members of the creative teams behind Marriott’s other recently announced production partnerships. Finally, Marriott has just announced the upcoming release of its second short film, FRENCH KISS, an international romance set at the Paris Marriott Champs-Elysées and featuring Tyler Ritter (The McCarthys) and French actress and model Margot Luciarte in the lead roles.
Find TWO BELLMEN here:
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Various_Artists_Two_Bellmen_Soundtrack?id=Bpxhtyxpj3jj7tx2bcrzs2kpzfe&hl=en
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/two-bellmen-soundtrack/id983787740
Rhapsody: http://www.rhapsody.com/artist/various-artists/album/two-bellmen-soundtrack
Also on Spotify and Shazam
About Substance Over Hype
Substance Over Hype® (SOH) is a “movement” that aims to inspire, combining movement and music to tell stories, create unrivaled media, and perform live. SOH content centers on the popular themes of dance, parkour, extreme sports, martial arts, and music. SOH productions contain the world’s top names from each movement category—referred to as “Kings & Queens”—who collectively boast over 20 million hits on their current YouTube™ videos.
About Marriott’s Content Studio
Launched in September 2014, Marriott’s Content Studio is dedicated to publishing, distributing and sharing digital content across multiple platforms and on all screens. To further the company’s focus on next-generation travelers and to drive new business, the studio aims to own original content marketing and produce engaging content that builds worldwide communities of people passionate about travel that will drive commerce to the company’s hotels.
About JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International’s luxury portfolio and consists of beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. These elegant hotels cater to today’s sophisticated, self-assured travelers, offering them the quiet luxury they seek in a warmly authentic, relaxed atmosphere lacking in pretense. JW Marriott properties artfully provide highly crafted, anticipatory experiences that are reflective of their locale so that their guests have the time to focus on what is most important to them. Currently, there are 69 JW Marriott hotels in 26 countries; by 2020 the portfolio is expected to encompass more than 100 properties in over 30 countries. Visit us online, on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and #experiencejwm.
About Marriott International, Inc.
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