Perennial Oscar Nominee Diane Warren Writes Title Song for Mark Wahlberg Film ‘By Any Means’
David Kushner and The Isley Brothers perform the song for the film, which is set in the civil rights era of the 1960s.
Soulful ballad "By Any Means", written by perennial Oscar nominee Diane Warren, will serve as the title track for Mark Wahlberg's upcoming film of the same name. The collaboration between Warren and David Kushner results in a midtempo track, paired with The Isley Brothers' vocals, drawing inspiration from a true 1960s story set against the backdrop of the civil rights struggle.
Warren, who has received 17 Oscar nominations for best original song, explained her intent to blend an iconic artist from the past with a contemporary musician, citing The Isley Brothers as a dream come true for this project. Meanwhile, Wahlberg, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Sascha Penn join forces as the film's cast, exploring the story of a young Black FBI agent and notorious hitman working together during the civil rights era.
The film, directed by Elegance Bratton, is slated for release on September 18, with the song available on all streaming platforms on August 21.
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