Romeo Must Die (soundtrack) explained

Romeo Must Die: The Album
Type:soundtrack
Artist:various artists
Cover:RomeoMustDie.jpg
Recorded:1999–2000

Romeo Must Die: The Album is the soundtrack to Andrzej Bartkowiak's 2000 action film Romeo Must Die, composed of hip hop and R&B music. It was released on March 28, 2000 through Blackground Records and Virgin Records in association with Warner Bros. Records (who helped co-financed the soundtrack). Recording sessions took time between May 1999 and January 2000.

Production was handled by several record producers, including Irv Gotti, Rapture Stewart, Ant Banks, Eric Seats, Mannie Fresh, J Dub, and Timbaland, who also served as executive producer along with Barry and Jomo Hankerson, and the film star Aaliyah.

It features contributions from Aaliyah, who appears on fours songs, as well as B.G., Chanté Moore, Dave Hollister, Destiny's Child, Ginuwine, Joe, Lil' Mo, Mack 10, Playa, Stanley Clarke, The Comrads and more.

Three singles and music videos were released from the album: Aaliyah's number one pop hit "Try Again" (directed by Wayne Isham), Aaliyah and her co-star DMX duet "Come Back in One Piece" (directed by Little X), and Timbaland & Magoo's "We At It Again" (directed by Chris Robinson), which introduced Timbaland's younger brother, rapper Sebastian, to audiences. Q magazine included the soundtrack album in their list of the '5 Best Compilations of 2000'.[1] [2]

In August 2021, it was reported that Aaliyah's recorded work for Blackground (since rebranded as Blackground Records 2.0) would be re-released on physical, digital, and, for the first time ever, streaming services in a deal between the label and Empire Distribution.[3] Romeo Must Die: The Album was re-released on September 3, 2021.[4]

Commercial performance

In the United States, the soundtrack debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and topped the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart selling 203,000 in its first week.[5] It was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on May 2, 2000 for selling a million copies. The album sold 1.3 million copies by the end of 2000.[6] By 2001 the album sold 1.5 million copies domestically and over 2 million copies internationally.[7] [8]

In Canada, the soundtrack peaked at number 4 and was certified Platinum by Music Canada. The album reached number 6 in Germany and lasted at number 76 in the year-ending. In 2013, it also was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry.

Track listing

Notes

Other songs

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2000)Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[9] 5
Canadian R&B Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[10] 7
European Top 100 Albums (Music & Media)[11] 22
US Billboard 200[12] 3
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[13] 1

Year-end charts

Chart (2000)Position
Canadian Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[14] 80
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[15] 76
US Billboard 200[16] 60
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[17] 19
Chart (2001)Position
Canadian R&B Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[18] 178
Canadian Rap Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[19] 92

Decade-end charts

Chart (2000–2009)! scope="col"
Position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[20] 96

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateEdition(s)Format(s)Label(s)
CanadaMarch 14, 2000StandardCDVirgin[21]
United StatesMarch 21, 2000[22]
JapanMay 10, 2000EMI Music Japan[23]

See also

Notes and References

  1. 5 Best Compilations of 2000. Q. London. January 2001. 95. December 25, 2012. live. https://archive.today/20240526104041/https://www.webcitation.org/6DAdxeqXO?url=http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp%3Fpid=1033431&style=music&fulldesc=T. May 26, 2024.
  2. Web site: Rocklist.net...Q End Of Year Lists. November 30, 2020. www.rocklistmusic.co.uk.
  3. McIntyre. Hugh. 20 Years After Her Passing, Aaliyah’s Music Is Finally Coming To Streaming Services. Forbes. August 5, 2021. August 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230823124914/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2021/08/05/20-years-after-her-passing-aaliyahs-music-is-finally-coming-to-streaming-services/?sh=65715f1e26bd. live. August 23, 2023.
  4. Darville. Jordan. Streaming release dates for Aaliyah’s catalogue revealed, with One in a Million available tonight. The Fader. August 19, 2021. September 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230807222058/https://www.thefader.com/2021/08/19/aaliyah-album-one-in-a-million-stream. live. August 7, 2023.
  5. Web site: Mancini. Robert. April 5, 2000. MTV.com - News - 'NSYNC On Top Again As Aaliyah, Drag-On Hit Chart. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20020605191836/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1424653/20000405/story.jhtml. June 5, 2002. November 29, 2020. MTV. Wayback Machine.
  6. Christman. Ed. February 10, 2001. Best Selling Records of 2000. November 29, 2020. Billboard.
  7. Hall. Rashaun. July 21, 2001. Blackground Readying Aaliyah's Return. November 29, 2020. Billboard.
  8. Congratulate Aaliyah. 2018-04-12. Billboard. 27 January 2001.
  9. Hits of the World. Billboard. April 15, 2000. 112. 16. 56. April 19, 2023.
  10. Web site: R&B : Top 50. Jam!. May 22, 2000. January 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20000523214517/http://www.jamshowbiz.com:80/JamMusicCharts/RANDB.html. May 23, 2000.
  11. European Top 100 Albums . Music & Media. 17. 30. July 22, 2000. 10. January 26, 2023. World Radio History.
  12. Billboard 200 Chart: Week of April 15, 2000. November 29, 2020. Billboard.
  13. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart: Week of April 15, 2000. November 29, 2020. Billboard.
  14. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20040812032100/http://www.jamshowbiz.com/JamMusicCharts/2000_1.html. August 12, 2004. Canada's Top 200 Albums of 2000. Jam!. March 24, 2022.
  15. Web site: Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts. de. GfK Entertainment. November 29, 2020.
  16. Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2000. Billboard. November 15, 2021. January 10, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150110171552/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2000/top-billboard-200-albums. live.
  17. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2000. Billboard. November 15, 2021. July 24, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150724060818/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2000/top-r-b-hip-hop-albums. live.
  18. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20020726120735/http://jamshowbiz.com/JamMusicCharts/2001_r&b2.html. January 8, 2002. July 26, 2002. Canada's Top 200 R&B; albums of 2001. Jam!. January 22, 2023.
  19. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20021122000815/http://www.jamshowbiz.com/JamMusicCharts/2001_rap.html. January 8, 2002. November 22, 2002. Top 100 rap albums of 2001 in Canada. Jam!. January 26, 2023.
  20. Decade End Charts – R&B/Hip-Hop Albums . Billboard . 2009 . January 27, 2023 . https://archive.today/20120721072820/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/decadeendcharts/2009/r-and-and-b-hip-hop-albums . July 21, 2012.
  21. Web site: Music Releases: March 2000. Jam!. March 14, 2000. March 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20000829071629/http://www.jamshowbiz.com/JamMusicReleases2000/mar.html. dead. August 29, 2000.
  22. Web site: Aaliyah, DMX, Ginuwine Pitch In For "Romeo" LP. MTV News. February 18, 2000. March 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230324063319/https://www.mtv.com/news/9suqkr/aaliyah-dmx-ginuwine-pitch-in-for-romeo-lp. dead. March 24, 2023. The "Romeo Must Die" soundtrack is due in stores on March 21, while the film will arrive in theaters on March 24..
  23. Web site: ロミオ・マスト・ダイ オリジナル・サウンドトラック. ja. Oricon. September 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230924132053/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/74438/products/298064/1/. live. September 24, 2023.

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