Eisa Davis and Lin-Manuel Miranda Discuss Their New Musical Warriors

The upcoming concept album of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' new musical Warriors is set to release October 18 via Atlantic Records. It is based on the 1979 film The Warriors. Grammy Award winner Nas is executive producing the concept album, with Mike Elizondo producing.

[griffinyeater]

Just finished the album. How did they do this? It’s genuinely one of the most impressive feats of musicality I’ve witness in years

[lenzina]

Just listened to the whole album... It is AMAZING!! 😭 I laughed, cried and danced!! My new obsession ❤

[nathanielalvarez]

WHAT OMG NOT LIN DROPPING A MUSICAL THATS SO FUNNY CAUSE I JUST FINISHED RE WATCHING 2 OF HIS MUSICALS TODAY 😭

[adammichaeldaly]

Just finished it, and I'm blown away...like to even take this on as an idea..the absolute guts man..bring the warriors to the light again, where this generation I'm sure has little to no connection to the film, flip the most badass macho dude movie ever into a somehow equally badass freakin' musical album with the gang as all females...finding the themes and expanding upon them so they are timeless and universal...pulling certain heart out of the movie that I didnt even know was in there, but clearly was, while also making it all accessible, relevant, and vital. Honouring all that while being creatively original and fresh..it shouldn't work, like every concept that Lin seems to have, and this works as well as anything ever has...in my opinion it's genius, and to be honest, I avoid using that word normally, I just can't think of a better one to describe this work. Everyone's vocal performances, the musicians, the arrangements, the sound design and effects, the genres tackled and perfected, the legends honoured like Lauryn Hill, Nas, Marc Anthony...if you ever feel like we are not living in a golden age of art, music and storytelling, do yourself a favour, and take a bite of this, taste it all at once. If Lin somehow hadnt reached icon status before in your mind, rest assured, he is the playwright/creative light evolution. Just like Bill Russell to Dr. J to Magic led to MJ, Hammerstein to Sondheim to Larson led to Lin... I think we are the lucky few witnessing the greatest to ever do this, and the high water mark that everybody coming next gets compared to. Find a freakin' peak bro! Like come on already!! Sorry for the long post...kind of...thanks ✌️

[pesky]

The Warriors is literally one of my favorite films, so I’m obviously ecstatic that this was made. I’m so confused though that this was made as an audio release without a live performance. This really should be made into a live show. Or even an animated visual component to go along with the music.

[ChristaLeah]

I hope we get a whole song dedicated to the “Can You Dig It?” scene!! So excited for this!!

[kingarthurslance]

Press junkets can be blah but this is such an engaging and respectful interview - you can tell how genuinely eager you are to hear about it!

[operationgaming]

I'm so glad that Kim Dracula was included on this album. They are truly a great talent and deserve all the good that comes from this album experience

[battlegirldeb]

Oh wow, it's been a minute since I've seen that movie. I need to hear this album.

[mariannerady]

great interview! Looking forward to seeing the movie before listening to the album 💜

[rustonh]

This album was 🔥!! I loved the movie, and this was an awesome adaptation!! I really hope they flip this into a broadway musical!!

[Swiftie-rat-]

I listened to the album yesterday AND OMG I LOVE IT ALMOST AS MUCH AS HAMILTON lol ❤❤

[salt-dthf]

Omg i watched the album drop just now!!! So excited!! Xx

[genesis]

I just want the musical cast album to be able to adapt and stay true to the genres vocally and musically in general.

[billypuntove]

Looks like there’s more to this interview 👀 👀

[AnthonyPi]

This is a really good, fun and insightful, interview! Love the album! ❤

[AMoniqueOcampo]

My only critique about the album: Save the "Warriors, come out and play" to the end! It's Luther's signature line. Let the phrase be a leimotif at first, a warning sign. Build up the suspense. I love how they characterized Luther, too. Made him into a total Joker!
I hope this becomes an actual musical!

[PhilipHamilton-]

I STARTED LISTENING TO THE ALBUM ITS AWESOME

[junerachelson-ospa]

Great interview, Making me think about some of my musicals

[The.Lilomay]

I love the interviewer said “don’t add fat, I hate that” so gay 😂😂