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 the theme song from the 1995 film Panther, released as a single in April 1995 via Mercury Records, which also appears on the film's soundtrack. More than sixty African-American female musicians from pop, R&B, and hip-hop groups and artists make up the chorus. En Vogue, Xscape, Aaliyah, Vanessa L. Williams, Mary J. Blige, MC Lyte, SWV, TLC, and Monica are among the notable contributions. "Freedom" was recorded immediately following the 1995 American Music Awards. In addition to uplifting women today, the song honors historical black resistance figures such as Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, and Angela Davis. It is a cover version of the song by Joi from her album The Pendulum Vibe, released in 1994.

"Freedom" peaked at No. 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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* "Crooked Smile"
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* "How Do You Like It?"
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Chantay Savage

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