Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis dive deep into the gritty, nocturnal underworld of 1970s New York City with their new concept album based on the 1979 cult classic film The Warriors. This ambitious project, executive produced by Nas and produced by Grammy-winning musician Mike Elizondo, takes the story of the street gang's treacherous voyage home to Coney Island into the realm of music, creating a new look for a movie beloved by so many generations.

For fans of the original film, Miranda and Davis’ The Warriors concept album breathes new life into the beloved story, while also reeling in a fresh new audience. Like the film, the album follows the Warriors, a Coney Island-based gang, as they’re framed for the murder of Cyrus, respected rival gang leader of the powerful Gramercy Riffs. With the city's gangs hot on their trail, the Warriors must travel through hostile neighborhood after neighborhood, taking on everyone from the Turnbull ACs to the Baseball Furies as they try to make it back from the Bronx to their home turf.

The album's cast is a who's-who of hip-hop and stage royalty who've come out to play with Miranda. It includes performances from Busta Rhymes, Colman Domingo, Cam’ron, Ghostface Killah, RZA, and Billy Porter. In a nod to the original film, James Remar and David Patrick Kelly also show up, adding something special for die-hard Warriors fans. Musically, the album taps into the pulse of New York's dark, rain-soaked streets, blending hip-hop and rock with a cinematic flair. Nas’ involvement and Elizondo’s production ties it all together, allowing the different genres and moods to tell the Warriors’ legendary tale.

“This project has been a labor of love,” says Miranda. “The film has such a deep, lasting influence on pop culture, and we wanted to honor that while making it something completely new. The Warriors’ story feels just as relevant today, in a city still grappling with its own identity and struggles.” Davis, co-writer of the album, adds, “There’s something timeless about this narrative - being outnumbered, underestimated, and just trying to survive against the odds. It’s a story that can be set in any era, but it’s also distinctly New York.”

The album not only tells a story of survival and brotherhood, but also touches on deeper themes of identity, power, and resilience. With its all-star cast, The Warriors is an event, mixing the worlds of film, theater, and music in a way only Miranda could make happen. As they look to reframe The Warriors for a new generation while keeping its legacy alive for longtime fans, the only question left is… Can you dig it!?