Freedom (Theme from Panther)

1995 single by various artists

"Freedom"

Single by various artists
from the album  Panther: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Released| April 15, 1995
Recorded| February 1995
Genre| R&B
Length| 4:59
Label| Mercury
Songwriter(s)|

* Joi Gilliam
* Dallas Austin
* Joseph Kirkland

Producer(s)|

* Dallas Austin
* Diamond D

"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.[1] The music video for the song was directed by Antoine Fuqua.[2]

## Track listings

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CD single

1. "Freedom (Theme from Panther)" (4:30)
2. "Freedom (Theme from Panther)" (rap version) (4:20)
3. "Freedom (Theme from Panther)" (edit) (4:04)

Vinyl single

1. "Freedom (Theme from Panther)" (Diamond D's Crystal mix) (6:06)
2. "Freedom (Theme from Panther)" (The Black Bag mix) (4:30)
3. "Freedom (Theme from Panther)" (Dallas' vocal rap mix) (4:30)
4. "Freedom (Theme from Panther)" (Dallas' Dirty Half Dozen mix) (5:08)
5. "Freedom (Theme from Panther)" (Dallas' Clean Half Dozen mix) (4:20)

## Contributing artists

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* 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

## References

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1. ^ tolsen (2013-01-02). "Billboard Hot 100™". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
2. ^ Burgess, Omar (July 21, 2011). "Throwback Thursday Revisits "Freedom (Theme From 'Panther')"". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 19, 2021.

## External links

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* "Freedom" Billboard Singles Chart at AllMusic
* Panther Billboard Albums Chart at AllMusic

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Joi

Studio albums|

* The Pendulum Vibe (1994)
* Amoeba Cleansing Syndrome (1997)
* Star Kitty's Revenge (2002)
* Tennessee Slim Is the Bomb (2006)

Songs|

* "Sunshine & the Rain"
* "Lick"
* "I'm So Famous"

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TLC

* Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins
* Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas

* Crystal Jones
* Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes

Studio albums|

* Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip
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* FanMail
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Compilations|

* Now & Forever: The Hits
* The Very Best of TLC: Crazy Sexy Hits
* 20

Video releases|

* CrazyVideoCool

Singles|

* "Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg"
* "Baby-Baby-Baby"
* "What About Your Friends"
* "Hat 2 da Back"
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* "No Scrubs"
* "Unpretty"
* "Dear Lie"
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* "Hands Up"
* "Damaged"
* "Come Get Some"
* "I Bet"
* "Haters"
* "Way Back"

As featured artist|

* "Crooked Smile"
* "Freedom (Theme from Panther)"
* "Let's Just Do It"
* "Voice of Love"
* "What's Going On (Dupri's R&B Mix)"
* "What It Ain't (Ghetto Enuff)"

Other songs|

* "Get It Up"
* "Kick Your Game"
* "I'm Good at Being Bad"
* "Silly Ho"

Concert tours|

* FanMail Tour
* The Main Event
* 2016–17 Tour
* I Love the 90s: The Party Continues Tour
* Celebration of CrazySexyCool

Television|

* R U the Girl
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* Discography
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Lisa Lopes

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Albums|

* Supernova
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EPs|

* Forever... The EP

Songs|

| Singles|

* "The Block Party"
* "Let's Just Do It"
* "Block Party"

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Featured songs|

* "How Do You Like It?"
* "Freedom (Theme from Panther)" (Rap Version)
* "Not Tonight"
* "U Know What's Up"
* "I Do"
* "Never Be the Same Again"

Other songs|

* "Untouchable"

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Chantay Savage

Studio albums|

* Here We Go... (1993)
* I Will Survive (Doin' It My Way) (1996)
* This Time (1999)

Singles|

* "If You Believe"
* "Betcha'll Never Find"
* "Don't Let It Go to Your Head"
* "It's a Summer Thang"
* "Give It to Ya"
* "Freedom"
* "I Will Survive"
* "Reminding Me (Of Sef)"
* "Come Around"

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* MusicBrainz work
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