"Freedom (Theme from Panther)" is a song originally recorded and written by Joi, for her album The Pendulum Vibe (1994). A cover version of the song was released as a single and theme song for the 1995 film Panther, by Mercury Records. Produced by Dallas Austin and Diamond D, and vocally arranged by Angie Stone, the single brought together some of the era's best-known recording artists, including En Vogue, Aaliyah, Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and TLC. "Freedom (Theme from Panther)" was recorded immediately following the 1995 American Music Awards. The song honors historical black resistance figures such as Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, and Angela Davis.
"Freedom (Theme from Panther)" peaked at number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100. The music video for the song was directed by Antoine Fuqua.
Track listings CD single "Freedom (Theme from Panther)" (4:30) "Freedom (Theme from Panther)" (rap version) (4:20) "Freedom (Theme from Panther)" (edit) (4:04)
Vinyl single "Freedom (Theme from Panther)" (Diamond D's Crystal mix) (6:06) "Freedom (Theme from Panther)" (The Black Bag mix) (4:30) "Freedom (Theme from Panther)" (Dallas' vocal rap mix) (4:30) "Freedom (Theme from Panther)" (Dallas' Dirty Half Dozen mix) (5:08) "Freedom (Theme from Panther)" (Dallas' Clean Half Dozen mix) (4:20)
Contributing artists
Aaliyah Angie Stone Felicia Adams May May Ali MC Lyte Amel Larrieux Az-Iz Blackgirl Mary J. Blige Tanya Blount Brownstone Casserine Changing Faces Tyler Collins N'Dea Davenport Da 5 Footaz E.V.E. (Ebony Vibe Everlasting) Emàge En Vogue Eshe & Laurneá (of Arrested Development) Female For Real Penny Ford Lalah Hathaway Jade Jamecia Jazzyfatnastees Queen Latifah Billy Lawrence Joi Brigette McWilliams Milira Miss Jones Cindy Mizelle Monica Me’Shell NdegéOcello Natasha Nefertiti Patra Pebbles Pure Soul Raja-Nee Brenda Russell SWV Salt-N-Pepa Chantay Savage Sonja Marie Tracie Spencer Sweet Sable TLC Terri & Monica Vybe Crystal Waters Caron Wheeler Karyn White Vanessa Williams Xscape Y?N-Vee Zhané
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