Afrobeats finds the fast lane as three Nigerian stars rev up the soundtrack for the most anticipated racing film of the year.
Afrobeats giant Burna Boy, Mr Eazi, and Obongjayar have been announced as part of the high-octane soundtrack for 'F1' – the Apple Original Films and Warner Bros. Pictures blockbuster set for global release on 27 June 2025.
The news, confirmed by Atlantic Records and shared via F1’s official website and Rolling Stone, cements Afrobeats' soaring influence on global pop culture.
The film, starring Brad Pitt as veteran driver Sonny Hayes, and Damson Idris as rookie sensation Joshua Pearce, is directed by Top Gun: Maverick helmer Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer as well as seven-time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton.
‘F1’ The Movie: Burna Boy leads Nigeria’s charge to the soundtrack podium
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Burna Boy’s contribution, a new track titled Don't Let Me Drown, marks another major milestone for the Grammy-winning artist, known globally for his 2022 anthem Last Last.
As one of the most streamed African musicians of all time, his presence on the album underscores the genre’s growing global dominance.
He’s not alone in flying the Nigerian flag.
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Mr Eazi, a renowned hitmaker and music mogul, features with Attention, while London-based singer Obongjayar, who also features on EA FC 25's soundtrack, contributes the track Gasoline.
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Their inclusion places Nigeria squarely in the global pop-culture spotlight alongside other superstars like Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat, ROSÉ, RAYE, Roddy Ricch, Tiësto, and Chris Stapleton.
A star-powered soundtrack to match a turbocharged movie
F1: The Album was curated by soundtrack maestro Kevin Weaver – the Grammy-winning producer behind Barbie: The Album, The Greatest Showman, and Suicide Squad.
He’s joined by Atlantic Records’ Brandon Davis and Joseph Khoury, with executive producers Kosinski and Bruckheimer lending their own cinematic stamp to the musical rollout.
As part of the promotional build-up, an exclusive F1: The Album immersive experience is taking over the Miami Grand Prix paddock this weekend, featuring movie memorabilia, racing simulators and sneak previews of the soundtrack in a real-life replica of the fictional APXGP garage.
The soundtrack is now available for pre-order and will officially release alongside the film on June 27.
Below is the full tracklist for F1: The Album, as confirmed by Atlantic Records:
Don Toliver – Lose My Mind (feat. Doja Cat)
Dom Dolla – No Room for A Saint (feat. Nathan Nicholson)
Ed Sheeran – Drive
Tate McRae – Just Keep Watching
ROSÉ – Messy
Burna Boy – Don't Let Me Drown
Roddy Ricch – Underdog
RAYE – Grandma Calls The Boys Bad News
Chris Stapleton – Bad As I Used To Be
Myke Towers – Baja California
Tiësto & Sexyy Red – OMG!
Madison Beer – All At Once
Peggy Gou – D.A.N.C.E
PAWSA – Double C
Mr Eazi – Attention
Darkoo – Give Me Love
Obongjayar – Gasoline