We spoke on this before, but Jay-Z is partnering with film director Baz Luhrmann to executive produce and record music for his film The Great Gatsby. According to Reuters, Jay will blend contemporary music with Hip-Hop for its soundtrack. The F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel hits theaters May 10th. Jay-Z had this to say below:
“As soon as I spoke with Baz and Leonardo, I knew this was the right project. The Great Gatsby is that classic American story of one`s introduction to extravagance, decadence and illusion. It`s ripe for experimentation and ready to be interpreted with a modern twist. The imagination Baz brought to `Moulin Rouge` made it a masterpiece, and `Romeo + Juliet`s` score wasn`t just in the background; the music became a character. This film`s vision and direction has all the makings of an epic experience.”
