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Sean Paul Collaborates with Will Smith for “Bad Boys: Ride Or Die” Soundtrack

Sean Paul has teamed up with Will Smith on the track “Light Em Up” for the soundtrack of “Bad Boys: Ride Or Die,” the fourth installment in the iconic Bad Boys franchise. This collaboration marks Smith’s return to music since his 2020 cameo on Joyner Lucas’ “Will (Remix).” The soundtrack boasts ten songs, including two featuring Sean Paul: “Light Em Up” with Smith and “Bad Boys” with Argentine artist Trueno. Known for his dancehall style, Sean Paul embraced the “bad man” theme for “Light Em Up,” which has received overwhelming support from fans on social media, flooding his Instagram with fire emojis. Currently on a U.S. tour, Sean Paul shared that a secretive writing boot camp led to his involvement in this project.

“Bad Boys: Ride Or Die” Achieves $56 Million Opening

“Bad Boys: Ride Or Die,” the latest film in the Will Smith-Martin Lawrence franchise, opened with an estimated $56 million, marking Smith’s biggest box office success since his 2022 Oscar controversy. Despite mixed reviews, the film received an A- CinemaScore from audiences. This release comes during a challenging summer for Hollywood, with ticket sales significantly down compared to pre-pandemic levels. Smith avoided discussing the Oscars incident during his promotional tour, focusing instead on the film’s release. With a $100-million production budget, the film was briefly put on hold due to the controversy but ultimately moved forward.

Immersive 4DX Experience at Palace Amusement

The film is now showing at Palace Amusement’s newly renovated 4DX cinema at the Carib 5 location, offering an immersive movie-watching experience that engages multiple senses. The 4DX technology enhances films with physical effects such as moving seats, water sprays, and high-pressure air. Executive Director Steven Cooke believes this technology will revolutionize movie-watching by making viewers feel part of the action. A select group experienced the 4DX effects during a special showing of “Bad Boys: Ride Or Die,” noting the realistic driving sensations, smoke, mist, bright LED flashes, and more. The cinema, seating 112, features refurbished seats with footrests and may inspire more 4DX cinemas if successful. Attendees left with high praise for the experience.