Labrinth and Alex Baranowski are the composers behind the musical score of the sci-fi drama, The Kitchen. Directed by Daniel Kaluuya and Kibwe Tavares, The Kitchen introduces a post-apocalyptic London where social housing is denied access to the struggling community. The film follows the story of two protagonists Izi and Benji, refusing to abandon their beloved home amidst these trying times. Notably, the film also features former footballer Ian Wright in the role of Lord Kitchener.
The Kitchen hit the cinemas for a limited run before it became available on Netflix on January 19, 2024. Labrinth, who has previously earned recognition for his contributions to HBO series Euphoria and Netflix film Malcolm & Marie, has collaborated with Alex Baranowski on the film’s soundtrack. Baranowski, an experienced music composer for films such as The Teacher and Locked In, has had previous orchestral arrangements with Labrinth on Coachella.
Aside from the score, The Kitchen contains multiple songs from artists past and present. The content of the film is perfectly accompanied by tracks such as “Holding On” by Tirzah, “Lock Doh” by Giggs, and “Zombie” by Fela Kuti, amongst others.
Despite the film’s dark and melancholic narrative, the diverse range of music provides a unique sense of energy throughout the story. Composed by Labrinth, The Kitchen’s soundtrack serves as a unique listening experience that speaks to the film’s themes of community and resistance
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