"Boogie" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Boogie" Soundtrack Description

Questions and Answers

Is there an official soundtrack album for Boogie?

Yes. Boogie: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Republic Records) was released on March 5, 2021 as a 14-track various-artists set.

Which artists headline the album?

Pop Smoke headlines with three tracks, including the lead single “AP,” alongside cuts by Fivio Foreign, Jacquees, Triad God, Yellowman, Bella Siu, Sheff G, Kamaal Williams and others. (according to Pitchfork)

Who composed the original score for the film?

Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad crafted the film’s score — a New-York-fluent blend of jazz, hip-hop, and mood pieces. (as stated in a Focus Features craft interview)

When did Pop Smoke’s “AP” come out in relation to the film?

“AP” dropped on February 26, 2021 as the soundtrack’s lead single, one week before the movie and album. (according to Billboard and Pitchfork)

Did the album chart?

Yes. It reached #8 on Billboard’s Top Soundtracks and #41 on the UK Compilations chart.

Is the album streaming?

Yes — it’s available widely on major platforms (Apple Music, Spotify) in most regions.

Notes & Trivia

• The album arrives the same day the film hit U.S. theaters — March 5, 2021 — via Republic Records/Victor Victor Worldwide.
• Lead single: Pop Smoke’s “AP” (Feb 26, 2021). A posthumous release tied to his first and only film performance. (as reported by Pitchfork)
• The set balances marquee New York drill voices with scene-setting picks like Yellowman’s dancehall classic “Mr. Chin.”
• The film’s score is by Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad; their interview breaks down the “New York beat” they chased. (according to Focus Features)
• The soundtrack peaked at #8 on Billboard’s Top Soundtracks; in the UK it reached #41 on the Official Compilations Chart.

Overview

Why does a Queens coming-of-age story feel like a playlist of the city? Because Boogie lets the music speak accents. The official album is a compact 14-track dispatch where Pop Smoke leads from the front — three cuts including the lead single “AP” — while Fivio Foreign, Jacquees, Triad God, Yellowman, Bella Siu, Sheff G, and Kamaal Williams color in neighborhood frequencies. (according to Billboard and Pitchfork)

In the film, Eddie Huang threads that compilation energy through a score by Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad: humid keys, street-level drums, and jazz shadows that echo subway steel. The effect is twofold — a needle-drop jolt when rivalry heats up, and a reflective bed when family pressure closes in. (as stated in a Focus Features craft interview)

The record isn’t a museum of hits; it’s a snapshot of what the characters would actually hear: drill bravado, Chinatown-to-Flushing textures, and old-to-new New York lineage. The album’s brevity — just about a half hour — makes it replayable, the way a great warm-up set loops while you lace up.

Genres & Themes

• NY Drill & Rap — momentum and menace for on-court rivalries (Pop Smoke, Fivio Foreign).
• R&B / Melodic Trap — romance and hesitation beats (Jacquees, Bella Siu).
• Global/Street Classics — identity riffs and cross-cultural nods (Yellowman’s “Mr. Chin”).
• Modern Jazz/Fusion — score cues that sketch mood between scenes (Kamaal Williams; Younge & Muhammad’s instrumentals).

Key Tracks & Scenes

“AP” — Pop Smoke
Where it plays: Featured in the film and marketing; centerpiece single of the album (non-diegetic use).
Why it matters: A signature Pop Smoke drill cut that frames Boogie’s proving-ground mindset and the film’s New York stakes.

“Fashion” (feat. Polo G) — Pop Smoke
Where it plays: On album; appears within film’s song stack.
Why it matters: Swagger fuel — image, status, and locker-room psychology.

“Mr. Chin” — Yellowman
Where it plays: Heard in the film; also included on the album.
Why it matters: A wry cultural echo inside a story about family, identity, and expectation.

“Big Drip” — Fivio Foreign
Where it plays: On album; appears among competitive-energy cues.
Why it matters: Another pillar of Brooklyn drill, sharpening the film’s athletic edge.

Track–Moment Index (selected)

Music–Story Links (characters & plot beats as connected to songs)

• Rivalry heat → drill voltage: When Boogie’s world tightens around Monk, Pop Smoke’s tracks act like psychological press — terse hi-hats, sub-bass, tunnel focus.
• Family pressure vs. self-definition: Yellowman’s “Mr. Chin” isn’t a wink; it’s context — a reminder of how names and narratives collide in Queens.
• City as metronome: Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad’s score keeps time between scenes, letting the film breathe between bangers. (as stated in Focus Features’ interview)

How It Was Made (supervision, score, behind-the-scenes)

Huang leaned into a two-track approach: a short, high-impact compilation for the needle-drops and a cohesive score from Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad. Their Focus Features Q&A talks about chasing a “New York beat” without pastiche — live rhythm section, noir keys, and hip-hop minimalism. (according to Focus Features)

On the song side, Republic Records/Victor Victor packaged Pop Smoke as the emotional and marketing anchor — releasing “AP” a week prior, then rolling out the full set day-and-date with the movie. (as reported by Filmmusicreporter and Pitchfork)

Reception & Quotes

The film drew mixed reviews, but the music roll-out landed: “AP” dominated headlines and fan polls, and the album hit the Top Soundtracks chart. (according to Billboard)

“Pop Smoke’s new song ‘AP’ is out… featured in Eddie Huang’s directorial debut Boogie, in which the rapper also makes his acting debut.” Pitchfork

“Victor Victor Worldwide & Republic Records have released a soundtrack album for the coming-of-age drama Boogie.” Film Music Reporter

Availability: The album is on Apple Music and Spotify globally; individual tracks (including “AP”) are also available as singles. (as stated on Apple Music)

Technical Info

• Title: Boogie — The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
• Year: 2021
• Type: Movie soundtrack (various artists) + original score (Younge & Muhammad)
• Composers (score): Adrian Younge; Ali Shaheed Muhammad
• Lead single: “AP” — Pop Smoke (Feb 26, 2021)
• Label / release: Republic Records/Victor Victor Worldwide — March 5, 2021
• Selected notable placements (film + album): “AP” (Pop Smoke); “Fashion” (Pop Smoke feat. Polo G); “Big Drip” (Fivio Foreign); “Mr. Chin” (Yellowman)
• Chart note: Billboard Top Soundtracks #8; UK Compilations #41
• Film context: Feature directed by Eddie Huang; stars Taylor Takahashi, Taylour Paige, Pop Smoke. U.S. theatrical release March 5, 2021.

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Pitchfork; Billboard; Focus Features; Film Music Reporter; Apple Music; Spotify; Wikipedia (film & soundtrack); IMDb (soundtracks).

October, 25th 2025