The Making of an Audiobook: Soundtrack by Jason Reynolds
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Press play on SOUNDTRACK by the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author, MacArthur Fellow, and former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Jason Reynolds. In his new literary work, which has been produced as an audiobook original, Reynolds transports us back to the early 2000s, where a group of young and gifted New York City friends will use their talent and love of music to lift them to unexpected heights!
The production team auditioned more than a hundred actors to cast twenty-one voices for the project:
Nile Bullock as Stuy
Mekhi Hewling as Dunks
Jade Williams as Keith
Brandon Miles as Alexis
Ryan Vincent Anderson as Uncle Lucky
Amir Royale as Frankie
Jasmin Richardson as Stuy's Mom
Christopher Grant as Dom
Khaya Fraites as Ashley
Nadine Simmons as Mrs. Dyson
Robb Moreira as Mr. Garcia
Wé Ani as Lisa
Rocky Anicette as Dylan
Brandiss Seward as Frankie’s Mom
Siho Ellsmore as Australian Fan
Tyrell Buckner as Unhoused Comedian
Gina Daniels as Debbie
Karen Murray as Jail Clerk
Jonathan Beville as Police Officer and Tenant
Karla Moore as Elderly Fan
Ronald Peet as Vince
In addition to the full-cast narration, SOUNDTRACK is scored by GRAMMY® Award-winning composer, sound design artist, and Yale lecturer in sound design Justin Ellington, whose credits include working with music legends Usher (Raymond vs. Raymond) and Nicki Minaj (Pink Friday).
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