Here Are All the Songs in Netflix’s Dystopian Drama ‘The Kitchen’

January 19, 2024 @ 3:00 PM

Songs plays a critical function in “The Kitchen,” Netflix’s melancholy brand-new dystopian drama, which includes some unforeseen celebrity power– both in front of and behind the cam. Oscar-winning star Daniel Kaluuya makes his attribute filmmaking launching on the task, which he co-directed with Kibwe Tavares and co-wrote with Joe Murtagh.

Starring Kane Robinson (the British rap artist and star much better referred to as Kano) and famous footballer Ian Wright along with standout newbie Jedaiah Bannerman, the movie occurs in a near-future London, when the headache of gentrification has actually risen to the factor that social real estate is removed. The homeowners of a community called “The Kitchen” withstand, rejecting to desert their homes and areas, regardless of exactly how fierce federal government pressures expand in their search of declaring the residential property.

And their area is held with each other in no little component by the enthusiasm and preachings of a community DJ, Lord Kitchener (played by Wright). Because feeling, the movie’s soundtrack commonly stands for the appearance and heart of the area at the facility of the movie, and “The Kitchen’s” diverse soundtrack varies years and nations, from dancing pop to scripture to Afro-beat tale Fela Kuti.

“I think we was really inspired by Do the Right Thing actually, and inspired by La Haine, and inspired by City of God, a lot of these seminal city films,” Kaluuya informed Little White Lies. “And pirate radio was massive when I was younger, it was so distinct to your area. These areas were defined by who the hosts were, they were playing the real songs and they were really talking to the community. I think in London, music is so prevalent. Like a lot of things, going out is centred around a musical event, and we wanted the film to reflect that.”

The year simply began yet this is most likely to be among the standout film soundtracks of 2024, so if you’re trying to find all the songs in “The Kitchen,” here’s a convenient checklist:

“Holding On” by Tirzah

“Party Popper” created by Shandy Bongwala Bombusa

“I’m Free” created by Shandy Bongwala Bombusa

“En blue jeans et blouson d’cuir” by Salvatore Amato

“Kyenkyen Bi Adi M’awu” by Alhaji K Frimpong

“How ‘Bout Us” by Champaign

“Odo Nwom” by Kofi Nti accomplishment Ofori Amponsah and Barosky

“AK47” by Sayfar, Cyfred, 2woBunnies

“Living Like I Do” by SBTRKT & & Sampha

“Lock Doh” by Giggs

“Stay So” by Busy Signal

“Zombie” by Fela Kuti

“Candy” by Cameo

“Xtra (Instrumental)” by Ruff Sqwad

“Walk Away (Dub Mix)” by Bitty McLean

“How Great Thou Art” created by Stuart K Keen