Idris Elba shares title track from concept album inspired by Luther
26 November 2015, 18:34
| Written by
Jessica Goodman
With Luther set to return to BBC One next month, Idris Elba has announced the release of a character concept album inspired by his time on the show, and shared the title track.
"Murdah Loves John" premiered on BBC Radio 1 last night as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record of The World.
Featuring Wretch 32 and Tanika Bailey, you can stream the track - along with Annie Mac's interview with Idris Elba - below.
Murdah Loves John is released on 15 December, coinciding with Luther's return to BBC One the same night.
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