Casey J on 'Song of My Life', Malcolm D. Lee's 'The Best Man', and 'Jurassic World: Rebirth'

Casey J's Musical Milestone

• 🌟 Casey J is celebrating a significant milestone in her music career, releasing new music for the first time in three years.
• 💡 She reflects on her past decade, viewing her experiences as a testament to God's plan, where no chapter or season has been wasted.
• 🎶 Her new single, "Song of My Life," co-written with Chris House, explores the idea of building one's own legacy of faith, inspired by the biblical passage in 2 Chronicles where a song of praise preceded battle.
• 🎤 The upcoming album, "The Stories We Sing," will be released in two parts, with Volume One featuring five tracks, including "One Day," "Song of My Life," "Come Take a Seat," "Rest in Me," and "Return."

Malcolm D. Lee on "The Best Man: Unfinished Business"

• ✍️ Director Malcolm D. Lee discusses his novel, "The Best Man: Unfinished Business," which expands on the popular film franchise.
• 🤝 He collaborated with Jane Allen to write the novel, finding the process exciting and invaluable, especially with a female perspective to bounce ideas off of.
• 📚 The trilogy begins by focusing on the perspectives of Harper, Jordan, and Robin, with subsequent books delving into other characters' stories and relationships.
• 🎬 Lee emphasizes the importance of authentic, three-dimensional characters and how "The Best Man" particularly resonated with Black men.

Preview of "Jurassic World: Rebirth"

• 🦖 "Jurassic World: Rebirth" marks a return to the Jurassic franchise, hearkening back to the survival story elements of the original film.
• 🔬 The plot involves a special ops group on a clandestine mission to recover dinosaur blood samples, questioning humanity's role in the natural world amidst scientific advancements.
• 🎬 Directed by Gareth Edwards, the film is noted for its scale, passionate questions, and naturalistic cinematic quality, aiming to evoke the wonder of the first Jurassic film.
• 🏝️ The movie features stunning, real-world locations and a constant sense of peril, promising a thrilling experience for fans of the original films and the natural world.

Studio 5 Program Highlights

• 🎤 The show also featured a preview of the new Smurfs movie, with actors John Goodman and Rihanna lending their voices.
• 🎵 This week's soundtrack highlight was "Rain Down on Me" by Glorilla featuring Kirk Franklin, Kiara Shear, Chen Lammore, and Maverick City Music.
• 🗓️ Next week's program will feature a celebration of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" and an in-depth look at its significance.