Most know Michael K. Williams from The Wire as the ruthless street heist-extraordinaire of “Omar,” and most recently, “Chalky” from Boardwalk Empire. In a recent interview with New York Magazine, Williams revealed that he makes a playlist for every character he plays on screen, to get him in the zone in between scenes.
“Music for me is a portal. Once I’ve gone to that dimension and I’m there, whatever got me there, I just loop those songs. The moment they call ‘cut,’ they’re right back on.”
He also mentioned that there is Nas music in about 90% of every playlist he makes.
Check out what songs he had in his “Omar” playlist after the jump, and if you have Spotify, you can stream the hour-long mix of tracks for your enjoyment there.
2pac – Unconditional Love
Nas – Let There be Light
Young Jeezy – Dreamin’
Mary J. Blige – My Life
Lauryn Hill – Oh Jerusalem
Jay-Z – You Must Love Me
2pac – So Many Tears
Biggie Smalls – Suicidal Thoughts
Young Jeezy – Bury me a G
Jay-Z – Oh My God
Biggie Smalls – Who Shot Ya
2pac – Against All Odds
Biggie Smalls – Everyday Struggle
Nas – One Mic
Lauryn Hill – War in the Mind
Common – It’s Your World
Lauryn Hill – Mystery of Iniquity
Meshell Ndegeocello – Akel Dama (Field of Blood)
Lauryn Hill – I Gotta Find Peace of Mind
2pac – Dear Mama
Sun Tan – Sunscreen
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