Netflix have released a behind the scenes featurette for The Get Down, Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin’s keenly anticipated last days of disco/birth of hip hop drama, which premieres on August 12.
With Nas among the producers and a cast featuring Shameik Moore (Shaolin Fantastic), Justice Smith (Ezekiel “Books” Figuero), Herizen Guardiola (Mylene Cruz), Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Cadillac), Jaden Smith (Dizzee Kipling), Skylan Brooks (Ra-Ra Kipling), Tremaine Brown Jr. (Boo Boo Kiping), Mamoudou Athie (Grandmaster Flash), Jimmy Smits (Francisco “Papa Fuerte” Cruz) and Giancarlo Esposito (Ramon Cruz), Team Hot Press is seriously looking forward to copping an eyeful.
The accompanying soundtrack receives its same day release through Apple Music, with music from both the cast and Grandmaster Flash and Nile Rodgers who were there as the ‘70s NYC action was going down.
“This album is an introduction to the many musical genres and styles that can be heard in The Get Down, which is really a story of New York in the late 70’s, an incredibly fertile time of creativity amid chaos,” says Luhrmann. “While our production is a musical that embodies many classic hits, we also use contemporary sounds and techniques connecting the dots between then and now. My great privilege is to have associated with such a diverse musical community.”