Slam (soundtrack)

The Slam soundtrack is the musical accompaniment to the 1998 film Slam, directed by Marc Levin. The film, which portrays the experiences of a young African-American man, Raymond Joshua Alvarez (played by Saul Williams), incarcerated in the Washington, D.C. jail system, features a blend of hip hop, spoken word, and jazz, reflecting the film's themes of incarceration, race, and artistic expression.

The soundtrack, like the film, highlights the power of poetry and music as a means of survival and resistance. It includes performances by Saul Williams, whose spoken word pieces are central to the narrative, as well as contributions from other artists. The music aims to capture the gritty reality of prison life while also celebrating the resilience and creativity of individuals within the system. The soundtrack seeks to amplify the film’s social commentary and provide a platform for voices often marginalized.