Keke Palmer Soundtracks Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters’

Keke Palmer is stepping back into the recording booth for the soundtrack to Boots Riley’s upcoming heist film, *I Love Boosters*. The leading single “2-D” arrives at midnight, serving as the first taste of a collaborative EP written specifically for the project. While Palmer’s recent career has leaned heavily into her prowess as a multi-hyphenate mogul and actress, this release signals a return to the experimental R&B leanings she explored on her 2016 visuals, now filtered through Riley’s surrealist lens. Riley has a history of prioritizing sonic identity, famously using his own band The Coup to anchor the world-building of *Sorry to Bother You*. By tasking Palmer with an entire EP, the director is likely tapping into her ability to pivot between theatricality and grit—essential traits for a film centered on a high-stakes shoplifting ring. If “2-D” follows the trajectory of Riley’s previous musical direction, expect a collision of funk-inflected basslines and sharp, anti-capitalist wit. *I Love Boosters* is currently in production, with the full soundtrack expected to coincide with the film's theatrical release.