A new trailer has dropped for The Book of Clarence , as well as the first track from the film, “Hallelujah Heaven,” from director Jeymes Samuel. The song features Lil Wayne, Buju Banton and Shabba Ranks, and is written and produced by Samuel. The song has already received acclaim from music fans for the pairing of the three performers. As one commenter on YouTube wrote, “Weezy, Buju & Shabba??? Who [put] this together? Jesus?” That’s probably the reaction Samuel wanted to have from the song and the upcoming film. As he said in this director’s statement, he wants people leaving the film feeling like they’ve been on a journey about faith and self-belief. “My sincerest hope is that you will see this film and conclude that while our dreams may seem out of reach, they are not dreams at all. They are your ambitions, your plans and your intentions. And they’re quite tangible and real,” he said. Check out the song and Samuel’s full director’s statement below. Go behind the scenes with...
