Idris Elba – Wide Awake Feat. Shakka (Preview)

Taken from “Murdah Loves John (The John Luther Character Album)” released 15th Dec 2015

Full Album Tracklist
1. Murdah Loves John (Featuring Wretch 32 & Tanika Bailey)
2. Loves Alice (Featuring Fred Cox)
3. Wide Awake (Featuring Shakka)
4. Fires (Featuring Fabienne)
5. Sinner Man (Featuring Tom Meighan)
6. Paradise Circus (Featuring Fabienne)
7. Finish Line (Featuring Stephan Ridley)
8. Bridges (Featuring Greighwolfe)

‘Murdah Loves John’ is the second in a series of character albums to emerge from the mind of Idris Elba. Inspired by his time portraying TV detective John Luther, Idris presents a unique musical interpretation of the sinister themes and settings explored in the series.

Working with his studio partner Fred Cox who programmed the album, Idris brought together a razor sharp ensemble of new and established musicians to bring his vision to life. Tom Meighan (Kasabian), Wretch 32 & Shakka appear alongside outstanding newcomers Tanika & Fabienne across eight brand new tracks. In a world-first, the album release on December 15th will coincide with the airing of the first episode of the new series of Luther.

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