The story follows (Alexandra Shipp), a talented drummer from an upper-class Brooklyn family. Defying her parents' wishes, she enrolls at the fictional Atlanta A&T University with the singular goal of revitalizing their once-famed drumline.
: Balancing her individual ambition with the discipline required for a collective unit. Drumline: A New Beat
: Competing against formidable crosstown rivals in high-stakes band battles. Cast and Characters The story follows (Alexandra Shipp), a talented drummer
as Jayven: A rival drummer whose chemistry with Dani complicates the competitive environment. Reviewers on platforms like Common Sense Media note
The film was developed to continue the legacy of the original Drumline by focusing on contemporary HBCU culture. Reviewers on platforms like Common Sense Media note its focus on "girl power" and perseverance. It is currently available for viewing on digital platforms like Movies Anywhere . 'Drumline: A New Beat' Cast Speaks on the Sequel
as Sean Taylor: Reprising his role from the original film, Sean is now the band director at Atlanta A&T, attempting to rebuild the program while navigating his own past.
as Dani Raymond: The ambitious freshman drummer determined to break barriers in the male-dominated drumline.