Hip Hop & Film

Beat the World

Beat the World: From the creator of Stomp The Yard, Writer/Director Robert Adetuyi’s new film was shot in 4 countries and tells the story of young dancers and crews coming from around the world to Detroit to compete in the International Hip Hop Dance competition. Continuing his long-standing collaboration with Robert, Frank Fitzpatrick is Executive Music Producer for the film, as well as writing and producing the original songs and themes in collaboration with leading artists from the global Hip Hop music scene including KNAAN, Nneka, KRS-One and many more. The soundtrack is now available worldwide via iTunes.

“Hip Hop Nation” – KRS-One feat. K’NAAN and Lina

“Express Yourself” – Nneka feat. Ziggy Marley and Eeday

Urban Roots

Urban Roots is a documentary film from Tree Media (11th Hour) following the urban farming phenomenon in Detroit. Urban Roots is a timely, moving and inspiring work that speaks to a nation grappling with collapsed industrial towns and the need to forge a sustainable and prosperous future. A Detroit native himself, Frank Fitzpatrick became the Executive Music Producer for the film as a way to give back to his birth place. He also composed the original score and several songs for the film, including the main title track “Hear My Cry”.

“Hear My Cry” – Braille Method feat. Lina

Hurricane Season

Hurricane Season: Forest Whitaker, Isaiah Washington, Courtney B. Vance, Bow Wow and Lil’ Wayne star in “Hurricane Season,” the exciting true story about Al Collins (Whitaker), a high school basketball coach in Marrero, Louisiana, who pulls together an unlikely group of high school basketball players – all left homeless and disenfranchised by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. The song “Be On Our Way” is one of the national outreach efforts of Frank Fitzpatrick’s NGO EarthTones (“Healing the World through Music” – www.earthtones.org) and is part of a fundraising and awareness program to help victims of Hurricane Katrina.

“Be On our Way” by Van Hunt featuring Supervision, Buku Wise & Hidden Faces

Friday

Friday: The “chronic” New Line comedy was first collaboration between Composer/Music Supervisor Frank Fitzpatrick & rap-superstar/filmmaker Ice Cube and led to one of Hip Hop’s all-time classic films, a Multi-Platinum soundtrack and an entire Friday franchise. In addition to the street-wise score composed by Frank and performed by his group Hidden Faces, the soundtrack (Priority Records) featured the Dr. Dre hit “Keep Their Heads Ringing” and other songs by Ice Cube, Cypress Hill, 2 Live Crew and more. A second album from the film “Friday Old School” is filled with 70′s soul classics and excerpts from Frank’s score.

“The Chase” from the Original Score

“Keep Their Heads Ringin’” by Dr. Dre

In Too Deep

In Too Deep: This first rate drama starring Omar Epps, Nia Long, LL Cool J and Stanley Tucci offers another all-star Hip Hop soundtrack from Executive Producer Frank Fitzpatrick, including original music by Method Man & Redman, Nas, R. Kelly, Mobb Deep, Jagged Edge (featuring Jermaine Dupri), Capone & Noreaga, Trick Daddy and many others. Fitzpatrick also co-wrote the theme song, “Give Me A Reason” performed by R&B great Dave Hollister, and wrote and produced “Dreamin’” by Jill Scott for both the film and the soundtrack.

“Dreamin’” featuring Jill Scott

“Give me a Reason” featuring Dave Hollister

Soul Men Grammy Nominated Title Song

Soul Men (Weinstein Films) features Samuel L. Jackson and the late Bernie Mac as former soul singers from the Memphis Stax Records era who travel cross country to perform at a tribute concert in honor of their famous former band leader. Also starring the late great Isaac Hayes as himself. Frank Fitzpatrick wrote and produced the Main Title track and wrote the End Title featuring Anthony Hamilton. The soundtrack album is on Concord/Stax Records with singles and remixes available on iTunes. You will also find the original version of “Soul Music” performed by Hidden Faces featuring Lewis Shaw and Swanee Mac there.

“Soul Music” End Title/CD Version featuring Anthony Hamilton

Grammy Nominated

Scary Movie 3

Scary Movie 3: This record-breaking box office smash features an original all-Hip Hop soundtrack. All songs but one were co-written and produced by Frank Fitzpatrick as part of his Hip Hop film music venture Hip Hop Connect. Frank also produced on-camera performances by the actors including Simon Rex and Latin Hip Hop legend Fat Joe in the notorious “8 Mile” Rap Battle spoof. The success of the project and continued relationship with the Zucker & Weiss team led to Frank writing and producing the title track for Scary Movie 4.

“White Boy” featuring Simon Rex and Kevin Hart

“Mexican Hat Rap” featuring Delinquent Habits

The Proud Family Movie

The Proud Family Movie, an animated comedy-adventure featuring all of your favorite characters from the hit Disney series along with Omarion of B2K as Rapper 15 ¢ and Arsenio Hall as the mad scientist. Frank Fitzpatrick composed the action-packed score and wrote and produced the first single for the soundtrack album, featuring Jhene and based on his theme from the film. The soundtrack on Disney records features “Right Here”, other new songs and performances from the film and some old favorites from the series (Destiny’s Child, etc).

“Right Here” – Theme Song featuring Jhene

“The Proud Family Medley” from the Original Score

Lil’ Pimp

Lil’ Pimp: Featuring the voices of Bernie Mac, Jennifer Tilly, William Shatner, Ludacris and Lil Kim, Lil’ Pimp is a hilarious yet very touching animated comedy about a 9 year old boy and outsider who finally finds real friends among the most unlikely set of characters. Frank Fitzpatrick wrote the original score and songs for the film using a compelling blend of a traditional 80-piece orchestra, contemporary Hip Hop tracks & a smokin’ Ol’ School R&B band.

“Lil’ Pimp Medley” from the Original Score