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WDKX.com » Blog » Movie Cadillac Records Hits In December
Oct 8th 2008 7:14 am
Movie Cadillac Records Hits In December

Producers have revealed that Cadillac Records, the highly anticipated movie starring singer Beyonce Knowles and rapper Mos Def, will hit theaters on December 5.

Cadillac Records is the story of legendary Chicago record label Chess Records, which was home to a number of top recording artists, including Etta James, who is played by Beyonce and Chuck Berry, who is played by Mos Def.

The movie is set in 1950's Chicago and also tells the story of musical legends Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Litter Walter, as well as Chess' founders Leonard and Phil Chess.

In addition to Beyonce and Mos Def, the cast for Cadillac Records is rounded out by Gabrielle Union, Cedric The Entertainer, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Eamonn Walker, Tammy Blanchard and others.

The flick, which is being executive produced by Beyonce and written and directed by Darnell Martin, will also produce a soundtrack, which will feature contributions from Beyonce, Mos Def, Buddy Guy, Raphael Saddiq, Solange, Q-Tip.

The soundtrack will also feature a number of Chess' classic recordings, as well as new material from Beyonc� and others.

The soundtrack for Cadillac Records hits stores December 2.