The Clash, Belarus, Patti Labelle & The Bluebells and TZY and Tinchy Stryder all feature on the soundtrack for the upcoming feature film Urban Hymn, and Total MK has copies up for grabs in this week’s competition.
The politically charged compilation - released on October 28 - carries a determined strength to make a change in the world.
Letitia Wright, Guyana born and selected as one of BAFTAS Breakthrough Brits 2015, not only puts on an impressive performance acting, but steals the show with her heartfelt voice.
Previously known for her roles in Channel 4’s Top Boy and Cucumber, the ‘Urban Hymn’ soundtrack plays home to Wright’s vocal debut as she joins the choir singing modern-classic such as UB40’s Don’t Break My Heart.
‘Urban Hymn’, directed by Michael Caton-Jones, is a profound coming of age drama, about a young offender, Jamie, played by Letitia, whose life is tainted by unfortunate events following on from her mother’s death at an early age.
The film is set amongst the terrifying 2011 British summer riots in which many young adults had a part in. Shirley Henderson plays the role of Kate, an inspiring care worker who gently convinces Jamie to use her voice to overcome the hardships, thus joining the Urban Hymn Choir.
One of the key tracks sung by Letitia Wright & The Urban Choir is a cover of Standing In The Right Place previously by a anthemic, melody-driven UK rock band called Belarus who feature throughout the soundtrack.
The soundtrack features I Keep Faith by Billy Bragg that highlights “you need a bit of courage to go against the grain”.
Musician Billy plays an eminent role in the film playing himself and using his real-life initiative, the Jail Guitar Doors within the story to try to stimulate creativity and give the youth a way of escaping their negative energy when incarcerated.
Bragg provides guitars to prisons and teaches music lessons within jails to help with the inmate’s rehabilitation.
We have five copies of the Urban Hymn soundtrack up for grabs in this week’s competition.
To be in with a chance of winning, simply email your name and address here putting Urban Hymn in the subject box, and follow/retweet us on Twitter @thisistotalmk
Easy!
Closing date for entries is Sunday October 23 2016.
> Competition open to UK residents only
> No entrant details will be given to a third party
> First five correct entries picked after the closing date each win a copy of the CD
> no cash alternative
> Editor’s decision is final
