Mea Culpa Soundtrack: Directed and written by Tyler Perry, Mea Culpa is a 2024 American legal thriller film. It was produced by Tyler Perry Studios and distributed by Netflix.
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Release Date: February 23, 2024
Official Synopsis: When criminal defense attorney Mea Harper takes on the murder case of artist Zyair Malloy, the truth isn’t as obvious as it seems. While she tries to determine his innocence or guilt, it’s revealed that everyone around her is guilty of something.
Quick Facts
| Title | Mea Culpa |
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Director/Writer | Tyler Perry |
| Starring | Kelly Rowland, Trevante Rhodes, Sean Sagar, Nick Sagar, RonReaco Lee, Shannon Thornton |
| Composer | Amanda Jones (credited on IMDb as Amanda Delores Patricia Jones) |
| Studio | Tyler Perry Studios |
| Distributor | Netflix |
| Release Date | February 23, 2024 |
Who Composed the Mea Culpa Soundtrack?
Amanda Jones composed the original score for Mea Culpa. Her full name is listed as Amanda Delores Patricia Jones on IMDb, though she is professionally credited as Amanda Jones. She’s an Emmy-nominated composer whose television credits include OWN’s Cherish the Day (produced by Ava DuVernay), HBO’s A Black Lady Sketch Show, Adult Swim’s Beef House (for which she wrote the main title theme), Apple TV+’s Home (which earned her an Emmy nomination), and Netflix’s The Perfect Find and Young Love, among others.
Additional Film Music of Mea Culpa
Alongside Jones’ score, the film also features a set of licensed songs:
- “Walk on By” – performed by Isaac Hayes, from his 1969 album Hot Buttered Soul.
- “Time Away” – performed by Jay Weigel.
- “Only With You” – performed by Jay Weigel.
- “Khavude” – performed by DJ Lag.
- “Winnie (End of Me)” – performed by Fred Again, from his 2022 album Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9, 2022).
- “Samba of Love” – performed by Jay Weigel.
- “Hello, It’s Me” – performed by The Isley Brothers, from their 1974 album Live It Up.
- “And I Drove You Crazy” – performed by Banks, from her 2014 album Goddess.
- “Unravel Me” – performed by Sabrina Claudio, from her 2017 album About Time.
- “Don’t Dig Nutin” – written by Stephen McIntosh and Joseph Charles.
- “Condotta Ell’era in Ceppi” – written by Giuseppe Verdi.
Mea Culpa Score Tracklist
Here is the 16-track original score, composed by Amanda Jones:
| # | Track |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mea Culpa Main Title |
| 2 | Zyair |
| 3 | She’s Not My Ex |
| 4 | Shall We Get Started |
| 5 | Any New Clients |
| 6 | You Did Something to Her |
| 7 | Remember When |
| 8 | Mea Paints |
| 9 | Better If We Meet Here |
| 10 | Judges’ Chambers |
| 11 | Appropriate |
| 12 | Boundaries |
| 13 | Mea Peels the Canvas |
| 14 | You’re Heidi |
| 15 | Is Cal Here |
| 16 | Mea Escapes |
Where to Stream the Mea Culpa Soundtrack
You can listen to the Mea Culpa soundtrack on various platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. The film itself streams exclusively on Netflix.
Mea Culpa premiered at the Paris Theater in New York City on February 15, 2024, and was released globally on Netflix on February 23, 2024. The film is produced by Will Areu, Angi Bones, Tyler Perry, and Kelly Rowland.
Official Trailer: You can watch the official trailer of Mea Culpa on YouTube, where you can get a glimpse of the film and its characters.
Mea Culpa Cast
The film stars Kelly Rowland as Mea Harper, Trevante Rhodes as Zyair Malloy, Nick Sagar as Ray, Sean Sagar as Kal Harper, RonReaco Lee as Jimmy, Shannon Thornton as Charlise, Kerry O’Malley as Azalia, Arianna Barron as Jenna, Connor Weil as Bobby, and Angela Robinson as Renee.
Kim Coleman and Rhavynn Drummer served as casting directors of the film. Principal photography began on March 6, 2023, in Atlanta at Tyler Perry Studios, with additional days filmed in Chicago, wrapping on March 26, 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Mea Culpa score?
Amanda Jones composed the original 16-track score for Mea Culpa. Her full name is credited on IMDb as Amanda Delores Patricia Jones.
What songs are in the Mea Culpa soundtrack?
Licensed songs include “Walk on By” by Isaac Hayes, “Winnie (End of Me)” by Fred Again, “Hello, It’s Me” by The Isley Brothers, “And I Drove You Crazy” by Banks, “Unravel Me” by Sabrina Claudio, “Khavude” by DJ Lag, and several tracks performed by Jay Weigel, alongside Amanda Jones’ original score.
Where can I watch Mea Culpa?
Mea Culpa streams exclusively on Netflix.
When was Mea Culpa released?
Mea Culpa premiered in New York City on February 15, 2024, and released globally on Netflix on February 23, 2024.
Who stars in Mea Culpa?
Mea Culpa stars Kelly Rowland as Mea Harper and Trevante Rhodes as Zyair Malloy, alongside Sean Sagar, Nick Sagar, RonReaco Lee, and Shannon Thornton.
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