The Roots may be working on their new album End Game, but before that, they’re contributing music to Kathryn Bigelow’s upcoming film Detroit. Today, the band are sharing their new track, “It Ain’t Fair,” which is a collaboration with longtime collaborator Bilal.
“This song is the slow burning fire inside all of our souls,” says Questlove. “Watching the movie [Detroit] clearly shows that life in 1967 isn’t that much different in 2017 or 1897 for that matter. We wanted to hit many a bird with one stone: Humanize the pain, confusion and sadness. But also express the overdue anger. Not only to the powers that be but also to those on the sideline that can afford to turn the other way because it doesn’t effect them at the moment.”
Detroit hits theaters tomorrow (July 28th).
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