Queen of Katwe (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

In January 2016, Alex Heffes was announced as the film's music composer. He added the storyline is "universal" and "There are plenty of authentic Ugandan needle drop tracks in the film to set the scene so the score could concentrate more on the music story telling". He took inspiration from the musical scene in Katwe streets "to immerse the audience in the modern sound of Kampala". Mamdani had also recorded the track "#1 Spice" with HAB. In an interview to Teen Vogue, they stated that the song was curated several months ago, and while working as the music co-ordinator with Cohen, Mamdani had asked to provide an original song which they demanded that the character should sing along to in two scenes. Explaining that the film's storyline, inspired her to write the song, Keys said that "This song is about how there’s no stopping when you’re determined and you believe in yourself." == Track listing ==

LaughingPlace.com wrote that "The authentic African music makes you feel connected to the film’s characters and the city of Katwe" and praised Heffes' score stating "worth a listen isolated from the film and offers a very unique listening experience". Claudia Pigg of TheWrap wrote "The Afrocentric soundtrack and score by Alex Heffes utilizing native Ugandan instruments, is delightfully infectious". Mihr Fadnavis of Firstpost had stated that "Alex Heffes’ wonderful soundtrack that features native Ugandan instruments beautifully complements the visuals on the screen, which may leave you with a moist tear duct or two." NewsBytes-based Emma Meconi called the music and dancing was "uplifting" which "revealed the true character of the Ugandans, that of a joyful spirit, resilient nature and happy hearts." == Release history ==

Credits adapted from Allmusic • Soundtrack producer – Mira Nair, Young Cardamom • Score producer – Alex Heffes • Music supervisors – Young Cardamom, Linda Cohen • Music production supervisor – Ryan Hopman • Music editors – Jim Bruening • Engineers – Chris Barrett, Peter Cobbin, Carlo "Illangelo" Montagnese, Ann Mincieli • Music programming – Beth Caucci • Music mixing – Peter Cobbin, Carlo Montagnese • Mastering – Patricia Sullivan Fourstar, David Kutch • Music assistance – Sean Klein, Brendan Morawski, Jon Schater • Score conductor – Rebecca DaleMusic preparation – Colin Rae • Score co-ordinator and contractor – Hilary Skewes • Score editor – Cécile de Tournesac • Score mixing – Kirsty Whalley • Orchestration – Tommy Laurence, John Ashton Thomas • Orchestra leader – Jonathan Morton • Executive in-charge of music – Mitchell Leib • Creative art – Kaylyn Frank • Technical coordinator – Red Bennett == Accolades ==