Life (soundtrack) explained
| Life |
| Type: | soundtrack |
| Artist: | Various artists |
| Cover: | Life OST.jpg |
| Released: | March 16, 1999 |
| Length: | 63:14 |
Life is the soundtrack to the 1999 film, Life. It was released on March 16, 1999, by Rockland Records and Interscope Records. The soundtrack was almost entirely produced by R&B singer R. Kelly, with Wyclef Jean and Jerry Duplessis producing four tracks on the album. The soundtrack was a huge success, making it to No. 10 on the Billboard 200 and No. 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It spawned the hit single "Fortunate" by Maxwell, which peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. The soundtrack was certified platinum on June 18, 1999, while "Fortunate" was certified gold on June 2 that same year. "What Would You Do?", by City High, would go on to chart in 2001.[1] A version of the classic Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes song "Wake Up Everybody" plays during the film's opening credits.
Charts and certifications
Year-end charts
| Chart (1999) | Position |
|---|
| US Billboard 200[2] | 107 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[3] | 19 | |
Certifications
Track listing
- "25 to Life"- 4:03 (Xzibit, Ja Rule, Juvenile, Nature & Reptile)
- "It's Like Everyday"- 4:26 (DJ Quik featuring R. Kelly and Maus Berg)
- "Stimulate Me"- 4:13 (Destiny's Child featuring Mocha)
- "Fortunate"- 4:59 (Maxwell)
- "Lovin' You" (The Remix)- 3:57 (Sparkle)
- "Every Which Way"- 4:05 (Talent featuring Vegas Cats)
- "It's Gonna Rain"- 4:02 (Kelly Price)
- "Discovery"- 4:19 (Brian McKnight)
- "Follow the Wind"- 4:28 (Trisha Yearwood)
- "Why Should I Believe You?"- 4:09 (Mýa)
- "What Would You Do?"- 3:32 (City High)
- "What Goes Around"- 4:27 (Khadejia featuring Marie Antoinette)
- "Speechless"- 4:52 (The Isley Brothers)
- "Life"- 3:43 (K-Ci & JoJo)
- "New Day"- 3:59 (Wyclef Jean featuring Kenny G)
Notes and References
- Web site: Life [Original Soundtrack] - Original Soundtrack | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic. AllMusic.
- Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1999. Billboard. 2 January 2013. August 24, 2020.
- Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1999. Billboard. 2 January 2013. August 24, 2020.
