MusicNewsWatch the trailer for Erykah Badu’s new skate filmThe singer takes a starring role in the Nas-produced movie, with Kanye West on soundtrack dutiesShareLink copied ✔️May 10, 2016MusicNewsTextDominique Sisley The first trailer for Nas-produced skate drama The Land has dropped. The film, which was announced at the end of last year, follows a group of Cleveland skateboarders who pursue their dreams of making it as professionals. It stars both Erykah Badu and The Wire’s Michael K. Williams, with the former reportedly taking on the role of concerned mum ‘Turquoise’. Emerging filmmaker Steve Caple Jr. is on board as the writer and director. “(I’m a) huge fan of my man Steve Caple Jr,” revealed Nas, who worked as the movie’s executive producer. “I think he can become the next great filmmaker. (I’m) also, very excited to be working with my former agent and friend Charles King on his first film with his new venture. All great energy around the film, which I believe will yield amazing results.” The Land – which got rave reviews when it appeared at Sundance in January – also includes soundtrack contributions from Kanye West, Pusha T, Jeremih, and Nosaj Thing. Tracks from Badu and Nas will also be included. Watch the trailer above. Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORE‘He’s part of the fabric of my life’: Young Black fans remember D’AngeloBloodz Boi: The humble godfather of Chinese underground rap InstagramHow do you stand out online? We asked two Instagram Rings judgesA rare interview with POiSON GiRL FRiEND, dream pop’s future seerNigeria’s Blaqbonez is rapping to ‘beat his high score’Inside Erika de Casier’s shimmering R&B universe ‘Rap saved my life’: A hazy conversation with MIKE and Earl Sweatshirt7 essential albums by the SoulquariansIs AI really the future of music?The KPop Demon Hunters directors on fan theories and a potential sequelplaybody: The club night bringing connection back to the dancefloorAn interview with IC3PEAK, the band Putin couldn’t silence