New Muslim Cool

PBS Premiere: June 23, 2009Check the broadcast schedule »

Extended Soundtrack

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The extended soundtrack for the POV documentary New Muslim Cool is here!

The entire soundtrack is available as an exclusive download on POV. Download the songs below to enjoy jazz, neo-soul, world music, reggae, progressive hip-hop, electronica, some good old-fashioned Punjabi punk, with unique spoken word contributions from Q-Tip and other guest artists. Listen to this eclectic compilation album that reflects the complex beauty of our world and times.

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From left to right: Amatus, Mikaal, and DJ Soy Sos

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Playlist:

  1. "Intro"
    Performed by Q-Tip, Composed by Amatus
  2. "It's Cool"
    By M-Team
  3. "So Clear"
    By M-Team
  4. "Sky Is Mine"
    Performed by Amir Sulaiman, Composed by Mikaal
  5. "The Call To Prayer is a Hip-Hop Beat"
    Performed by Jessica Care Moore (feat. Steffanie Christ'ian), Composed by Amatus
  6. "Radio Tuning"
    New Muslim Cool Excerpt
    By Amatus and Mikaal
  7. "La Cura"
    Performed by Puerto Rico All Stars, Composed by DJ Soy Sos
  8. "Ill 4 Life"
    By The Reminders
  9. "Gallery of Dreams"
    Performed by Native Sun, Composed by Thief & Steele
  10. "Discover Islam"
    Performed by Q-Tip, Composed by Amatus and Kenzo Digital
  11. "After Fajr"
    By Ahmad Jamal
  12. "Float"
    Performed by Abiodun Oyewole of The Last Poets (feat. Nassirah), Composed by Amatus
  13. "Boushema"
    By Yassir Chadly
  14. "Shahada"
    Performed by Q-Tip, Composed by DJ Soy Sos
  15. "Love Lightly"
    Performed by Amatus (feat. Wade Schuman), Composed by Amatus
  16. "9000 Miles"
    By The Kominas
  17. "Baby Cry"
    By Tasleem Jamila
  18. "PB&K"
    Performed by Liza Garza, Composed by Mikaal
  19. "Moro Boricua"
    Performed by Umar, Composed by DJ Soy Sos
  20. "Mercy"
    New Muslim Cool Excerpt
    By Amatus
  21. "Too Good"
    New Muslim Cool Excerpt
    By Amatus
  22. "King of Secrets"
    By Tarus Mateen
  23. "Green Box"
    By March the 5th
  24. "Take Me Away"
    Performed by Boaz, Composed by DJ Soy Sos
  25. "Ahimsa"
    By Jason Linder
  26. "Closing Moments"
    New Muslim Cool Excerpt
    By DJ Soy Sos and Chris Strollo
  27. "Outro"
    Performed by Q-Tip, Composed by Mikaal

Learn more about New Muslim Cool. Watch a video interview with the filmmaker. View the Hip-hop timeline to gain insight into the history of the genre.