Photo of Nas & Erykah Badu by Monica Morgan

Just days before the release of Nas' Cleveland-based drama The Land, he's released a gripping new song from the soundtrack, "This Bitter Land," which is collaboration with Erykah Badu, who co-stars in the film.

The independent film is out this Friday, as is the soundtrack, which also features contributions from the likes of Pusha T, Jeremih, French Montana and Machine Gun Kelly, the latter of whom is also part of the cast.

Hear "This Bitter Land" below.