Fast X (soundtrack) explained

Fast X (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Type:soundtrack
Cover:Fast X - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.png
Artist:various artists
Length:49:40
Label:APG
Prev Title:F9: The Fast Saga (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Prev Year:2021
Chronology:Fast & Furious soundtrack

Fast X (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack to the 2023 film Fast X. The soundtrack was released by the independent record label Artist Partner Group on the same day as the film's release, May 19, 2023, and featured 21 tracks consisting an array of genres and artists. The album was preceded by five singles: "Let's Ride", "Gasolina", "Won't Back Down", "Toretto" and "Angel Pt. 1".

Background and release

The first single "Let's Ride" was released on February 10, 2023.[1] The single is performed by YG, Ty Dolla Sign and Lambo4oe.[2] It was dubbed as the "trailer anthem" as the music sampled "Notorious Thugs" by the Notorious B.I.G. and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony from the former's album Life After Death (1997), whose orchestral version was featured in the trailer.[3] The song also featured an extended three-minute version and a drift phonk cover by SXMPRA. A "Safari Riot" remix of Daddy Yankee's 2004 hit single "Gasolina" by Myke Towers (also featured in the film's second trailer) was released on April 19, as the album's second single.[4] [5]

"Won't Back Down" performed by YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Bailey Zimmerman and Dermot Kennedy was released as the third single from the album on May 4, 2023.[6] [7] "Toretto" performed by J Balvin was released as the fourth single on May 12, accompanied by a music video featuring Vin Diesel.[8] [9] Jimin, JVKE and Muni Long performed the fifth single "Angel Pt. 1" with Kodak Black and NLE Choppa,[10] [11] released on May 18, 2023, a day before the film's release.[12]

The track list was released on May 13, 2023, featuring contributions from Kai Cenat, Lil Durk, EST Gee, G Herbo, 24kGoldn, Kane Brown amongst several others.[13] [14] The soundtrack was released on May 19, 2023 by Artist Partner Group being the first soundtrack from the Fast & Furious franchise since Fast & Furious 6 (2013), not to be distributed by Atlantic Records which published all of the franchise's soundtracks since Furious 7 (2015).[15]

Additional music

Songs heard in the film but not on the soundtrack includes:[16]

Charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[17] 68
Japanese Combined Albums (Oricon)[18] 15
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[19] 13
US Billboard 200[20] 79
US Soundtrack Albums (Billboard)[21] 1

Fast X (Original Motion Picture Score)

Fast X
(Original Motion Picture Score)
Type:Film score
Artist:Brian Tyler
Cover:Fast X.jpg
Released:June 2, 2023
Label:Back Lot Music
Producer:Brian Tyler
Prev Title:The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Prev Year:2023
Next Title:Abigail
Next Year:2024

Fast X (Original Motion Picture Score) is the film score album, featuring the original music composed by Brian Tyler, who called it as his "most complex" score in the franchise.[22] As he described the antagonist Dante Reyes (Jason Momoa) as "relatable" and "charming",[23] for his theme, he used high strings such as the harp, and bass music with modern instruments as "it gives you this feeling that you can’t look away. There’s a sense [in his music] of empathizing with him, and why he becomes this villain."[24] He also used an odd chord, describing it as "every time it happens and cycles around, that chord goes inside your brain to understand where the music is supposed to go. It’s like a dopamine hit, that’s different and reminds you there’s something off about him." The score was released by Back Lot Music on June 2, 2023.[25]

Track listing

Notes and References

  1. Web site: YG, Ty Dolla Sign, Lambo4oe Drop 'Let's Ride' From 'Fast X' Soundtrack . https://web.archive.org/web/20230311095112/https://www.tmz.com/2023/02/10/yg-ty-dolla-sign-lambo4oe-fast-x-soundtrack-vin-diesel-notorious-thugs/ . 2023-03-11 . 2023-06-03 . TMZ . en.
  2. Web site: YG and Ty Dolla Sign Link on "Let's Ride" f/ Lambo4oe . https://web.archive.org/web/20230212091200/https://www.complex.com/music/yg-ty-dolla-sign-lets-ride-lambo4oe . 2023-02-12 . 2023-06-03 . Complex . en.
  3. Web site: Howard . Jacinta . February 5, 2023 . Biggie and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Soundtrack for the New 'Fast X' Trailer . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230211015307/https://rockthebells.com/articles/biggie-bone-thugs-n-harmony-soundtrack-fast-x-trailer/ . February 11, 2023 . February 10, 2023 . RockTheBells.
  4. Web site: New Fast X Trailer Lures Latinos With Gasolina (Safari Riot Remix) By Daddy Yankee. LRM Online. Patta. Gig. April 22, 2023. June 8, 2023.
  5. Web site: New 'Fast X' Trailer Features Iconic Daddy Yankee Song. We Are Mitu. Habib. Yamily. April 24, 2023. June 8, 2023.
  6. Lipshutz . Jason . 2023-05-05 . Friday Music Guide: New Music From Ed Sheeran, Lil Baby, Megan Moroney and More . https://web.archive.org/web/20230517033148/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/friday-music-guide-ed-sheeran-lil-baby-megan-moroney-1235322648/ . 2023-05-17 . 2023-06-03 . Billboard . en-US.
  7. Web site: NBA YoungBoy Hops On "Fast X" Single, "Won't Back Down" . https://web.archive.org/web/20230512050303/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/671519-nba-youngboy-fast-x-wont-back-down . 2023-05-12 . 2023-06-03 . HotNewHipHop . en.
  8. Web site: Schube . Will . 2023-05-17 . J Balvin And Vin Diesel Star In 'Toretto' Video From 'Fast X' . https://web.archive.org/web/20230518055630/https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/j-balvin-toretto-fast-x/ . 2023-05-18 . 2023-06-03 . uDiscover Music . en-US.
  9. Blistein . Jon . 2023-05-17 . J Balvin Burns Rubber With Vin Diesel in New 'Toretto' Music Video . https://web.archive.org/web/20230517184321/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/j-balvin-vin-diesel-fast-x-toretto-music-video-1234737218/ . 2023-05-17 . 2023-06-03 . Rolling Stone . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2023-05-18 . Jimin, Kodak Black, NLE Choppa's song 'Angel Pt. 1' from Fast X hits the internet . https://web.archive.org/web/20230528142301/https://www.lifestyleasia.com/ind/entertainment/movies/bts-jimin-collab-for-vin-diesel-movie-fast-x/ . 2023-05-28 . 2023-06-03 . Lifestyle Asia . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2023-05-18 . Jimin joins forces with NLE Choppa, Kodak Black, JVKE and Muni Long for Fast X song, watch video . https://web.archive.org/web/20230519030522/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/jimin-joins-forces-with-nle-choppa-kodak-black-jvke-and-muni-long-for-new-song-in-fast-x-watch-video-8616936/ . 2023-05-19 . 2023-06-03 . The Indian Express . en.
  12. Web site: South Korean Media Hails Historic Collaboration of Jimin with Iconic 'Fast & Furious' Franchise . https://web.archive.org/web/20230513183111/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2023/05/south-korean-media-hails-historic-collaboration-of-jimin-with-iconic-fast-furious-franchise . 2023-05-13 . 2023-06-03 . allkpop . en.
  13. Web site: 2023-05-13 . 'Fast X' Soundtrack Tracklist Features Lil Durk, YG, Bia, Nardo Wick . https://web.archive.org/web/20230519010848/https://uproxx.com/music/fast-x-soundtrack-tracklist-features/ . 2023-05-19 . 2023-06-03 . UPROXX . en-US.
  14. Web site: 2023-05-19 . Fast X features high-octane soundtrack of more than 20 badass hip-hop songs . https://web.archive.org/web/20230529205124/https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2023/05/19/fast-x-soundtrack-songs-and-score-from-fast-and-furious-10/ . 2023-05-29 . 2023-06-03 . HITC . en-GB.
  15. Web site: Fast X Soundtrack Revs Up . https://web.archive.org/web/20230601063405/https://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=335916&title=FAST-X-SOUNDTRACK-REVS-UP . 2023-06-01 . 2023-06-03 . HITS Daily Double . en.
  16. Web site: FAST X Soundtrack: Every Song Music In The Movie (2023). Tune List. December 16, 2023.
  17. June 3, 2023 . Canadian Albums: Week of June 3, 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230531104357/https://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-albums/2023-06-03/ . May 31, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . Billboard.
  18. Web site: Oricon Top 50 Combined Albums: 2023-05-29 . . June 7, 2023. ja.
  19. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of May 24, 2023. Billboard Japan. ja. June 7, 2023.
  20. June 3, 2023 . Billboard 200: Week of June 3, 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230531181738/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2023-06-03/ . May 31, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . Billboard.
  21. June 3, 2023 . Soundtracks: Week of June 3, 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230603150834/https://www.billboard.com/charts/soundtracks/2023-06-03/ . June 3, 2023 . June 3, 2023 . Billboard.
  22. Web site: 2023-05-20 . Fast X Composer On How His Newest Score Fits Into The Fast & Furious Franchise . https://web.archive.org/web/20230522055131/https://screenrant.com/fast-x-composer-brian-tyler-interview/ . 2023-05-22 . 2023-06-03 . ScreenRant . en.
  23. Web site: 2023-05-15 . 'Fast X' Composer Promises That Jason Momoa Is a Relatable Villain . https://web.archive.org/web/20230517072759/https://collider.com/fast-x-jason-momoa-dante-brian-tyler-comments/ . 2023-05-17 . 2023-06-03 . Collider . en.
  24. Web site: Tangcay . Jazz . 2023-05-19 . How 'Fast X' Composer Brian Tyler Came Up With Jason Momoa's Villain Theme . https://web.archive.org/web/20230519162716/https://variety.com/2023/artisans/news/fast-x-composer-jason-momoa-theme-swan-lake-gasolina-1235619030/ . 2023-05-19 . 2023-06-03 . Variety . en-US.
  25. Web site: Major . Michael . FAST X Original Motion Picture Score Feat. Music By Brian Tyler Is Out Now . https://web.archive.org/web/20230603153650/https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/FAST-X-Original-Motion-Picture-Score-Feat-Music-By-Brian-Tyler-Is-Out-Now-20230602 . 2023-06-03 . 2023-06-03 . BroadwayWorld.com . en.