Wiz Khalifa Samples The Stranger Things Theme In New Track

Looks like Wiz is a fan of the Netflix sci-fi series.

By Michelle Kim

September 18, 2016

Wiz Khalifa must have binge watched Stranger Things like the rest of us, because his newest track is inspired by the trending Netflix sci-fi series. Featuring a guest verse from J.R. Donato, "Stranger Things" samples the opening theme from Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein’s Stranger Things score, resulting in a ominous synth-trap hybrid. Listen below.

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Posted: September 18, 2016

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