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Listen to Lauryn Hill’s New Song “Guarding the Gates” Off of the ‘Queen & Slim’ Soundtrack

“Guarding The Gates” is a song Lauryn Hill has been performing for years; this is the first time we are getting a studio version.

Motown Records has released the soundtrack for the upcoming Queen & Slim movie. And on the soundtrack is a new solo song from Lauryn Hill.

READ: The Selling of ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’

The track is called “Guarding The Gates” and if you been to a Lauryn show over the last decade you should be familiar: Hill has performed a version of “Guarding the Gates” at numerous live shows. This is the first time we’re getting a studio version.

The Queen & Slim soundtrack also features new songs from Vince Staples, 6LACK, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby, Blood Orange, EARTHGANG, and more.

READ: Ms. Lauryn Hill’s Last Reprieve: In Defense of Legacy

Queen & Slim hits theaters on November 27ths. Stream the soundtrack below.

Dimas Sanfiorenzo

Dimas Sanfiorenzo is the Managing Editor for Okayplayer. He specializes in coverage centered around music, pop culture, and politics. Email: Dimas@okayplayer.com

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