"Hustle" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Hustle (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)" – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Overview

What makes a training montage land like a punch and a promise? Hustle answers with two lanes of music: an electronic/orchestral score by Dan Deacon and a city-coded needle-drop mix steeped in Philadelphia hip-hop. The score album—released by Netflix Music on June 3, 2022—keeps tension close to the skin; the song curation turns locations into character.

Deacon’s cues (compact, percussive, often pulsing on processed ball bounces) carry the workouts and game craft, while placements by The Roots, Beanie Sigel, Eve, Freeway, Wale, Tierra Whack, and others map the film’s ground truth. According to local coverage, the movie deliberately blends Philly rap pedigree with new score energy to give the film its “flow.”

Questions & Answers

Who composed the score?

Dan Deacon. The album title is Hustle (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film).

When did the score album release and on which label?

June 3, 2022 on Netflix Music (digital).

Which orchestras performed on the score?

London Contemporary Orchestra and Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

Is there a separate “songs” album?

No commercial various-artists album; key needle-drops are licensed in-film and appear on editorial playlists.

Trailer music?

The main trailer uses Meek Mill’s “Ima Boss” (with Rick Ross), not in the feature cut.

What styles dominate the needle-drops?

Philly hip-hop (Eve, Beanie Sigel, Freeway), East Coast rap, a few Spanish cuts, plus outliers like Miles Davis.

Notes & Trivia

• Score album: 19 tracks, ~34 minutes; label credit Netflix Music; release date June 3, 2022.
• Orchestras: London Contemporary Orchestra and Royal Scottish National Orchestra performed on the score sessions.
• Trailer cue “Ima Boss” (Meek Mill feat. Rick Ross) isn’t in the film but set the marketing tone.
• No retail “songs” compilation—editorial/curated playlists fill the gap.

Genres & Themes

Electro-orchestral minimalism → focus and repetition; the beat mimics drills, footwork, and breath control.

Philly hip-hop canon → place, pride, and momentum; classic/local cuts crown scouting reels and city arrivals.

Spanish cuts & soul outliers → Bo’s roots and tonal resets (Jeanette’s “Porque te vas,” Miles Davis’ “It Never Entered My Mind”).

Tracks & Scenes

Guide: timestamps vary by platform; below follow widely cited cue logs and credits.

“The World Is Mine” — Samm Henshaw
Where it plays: Opening travel montage (~0:02).
Scene: Stanley crisscrosses Europe chasing prospects; terminals blur, hope doesn’t.
Why it matters: Stakes without swagger; sets the film’s work-first pulse.

“The Seed (2.0)” — The Roots feat. Cody ChesnuTT
Where it plays: Family beats and new job glow (~0:11).
Scene: Stanley shares good news, then chauffeurs his daughter; groove = momentum.
Why it matters: Philadelphia DNA arrives early.

“Gettin’ It” — Too $hort
Where it plays: Post-drop-off drive (~0:13).
Scene: Alone in the car, Stanley tests bravado he doesn’t fully feel.
Why it matters: Needledrop as self-talk.

“Feel It in the Air” — Beanie Sigel
Where it plays: Radio report of Rex’s death, then funeral (~0:14).
Scene: The track’s haunted stillness recasts the film’s stakes overnight.
Why it matters: A Philly classic as gut-check.

“Sunny (Blank & Jones Summer Vibe Remix)” — Boney M.
Where it plays: First business meet in Spain (~0:19).
Scene: Sunshine disco under guarded smiles; deals are never just about hoops.
Why it matters: Lightness before the hustle hardens.

“Porque te vas” — Jeanette
Where it plays: With Bo and his mother at home (~0:29).
Scene: A soft Spanish classic fills the kitchen; trust begins over small talk.
Why it matters: Humanizes the prospect beyond the game.

“Philly, Philly” — Eve feat. Beanie Sigel
Where it plays: Arrival in Philadelphia (~0:38).
Scene: Street murals and skyline get their anthem; the city claims the story.
Why it matters: Establishes place as co-lead.

“Street Talkin’” — Slick Rick
Where it plays: Hotel search for Bo (~0:39).
Scene: A smooth stride as the mentor scrambles.
Why it matters: Comic tilt without dropping pace.

“Routine” — Wale feat. Rick Ross & Meek Mill
Where it plays: Bo found hooping in the neighborhood (~0:40).
Scene: Asphalt court; the cut blasts like a dare; swagger vs. proof.
Why it matters: Connects NBA dreams to street reality.

“Drumdown Mambo” — Whethan feat. Jasiah (samples Yma Sumac’s “Gopher Mambo”)
Where it plays: Meeting the team (~0:42).
Scene: Latin-laced hype as introductions turn into tests.
Why it matters: Sample culture mirrors scouting: borrow, flip, elevate.

“Runnin’” — David Dallas
Where it plays: Early-morning grind montage (~1:00).
Scene: Hills, sprints, film study; the beat refuses to let up.
Why it matters: The film’s training backbone.

“Become a Mountain” — Dan Deacon
Where it plays: Gains start to show (~1:04).
Scene: Synth-hymn steadies the camera; repetition births confidence.
Why it matters: Score steps forward—purpose over hype.

“Partiéndonos la madre” — Zarcort feat. Kairo
Where it plays: Playground one-on-one wager (~1:18).
Scene: A crowd gathers; Spanish bars stoke rivalry energy.
Why it matters: Bo’s roots meet Philly pressure.

“Heaven” — Tierra Whack
Where it plays: Goodbyes and airport run (~1:36).
Scene: A gliding, bittersweet send-off; ambition costs something.
Why it matters: Local voice, universal ache.

“Full Effect” — Freeway feat. Young Gunz
Where it plays: Tunnel-walk to the big game (~1:44).
Scene: Coaches and lights; shoulders square to noise.
Why it matters: Old-school Philly adrenaline.

“It Never Entered My Mind” — Miles Davis Quintet
Where it plays: Quiet couch moment with Teresa (~1:18).
Scene: Space to breathe; muted trumpet cools the frame.
Why it matters: Jazz as reset button.

“Change Your Life (You Can Do It)” — Dan Deacon
Where it plays: End-credits lift (~1:46).
Scene: After the final horn, the cue nudges resolve rather than victory laps.
Why it matters: The movie’s thesis in six words.

Music–Story Links

• Place as a metronome: When the camera enters South Philly, Eve/Sigel and Freeway cues stamp identity; the score then narrows focus for craft scenes.
• Rivalry grammar: Spanish rap against streetball challenges externalizes Bo vs. Kermit heat without speeches.
• Montage ethics: Repetitive score patterns mirror drills; hip-hop inserts mark milestones the way trophies would.

How It Was Made

Deacon recorded the score with the London Contemporary Orchestra and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and folded processed dribble/arena sounds into the percussion bed (as reported in local and industry coverage). Music supervision credits include Kevin Grady and Brian Bonwell; the song side foregrounds Philadelphia artists with cameos by Eve, Tierra Whack, and Beanie Sigel.

Reception & Quotes

Reviews called out the “two-pronged” design—hip-hop for place, modern score for process—and praised how the music keeps the film quick on its feet.

“A basketball movie, a Philly movie — and a music movie.” — regional coverage

“Deacon’s cues push without preaching.” — film-music press

Additional Info

• Score highlights: “Combine,” “Run Up Hill Win,” “Already Dead,” “The Chase,” “Never Back Down.”
• Not in the feature: Trailer used Meek Mill’s “Ima Boss.”
• Editorial playlists: Netflix/Apple Music and fan playlists gather the licensed songs.
• Cameos: Eve, Beanie Sigel, Tierra Whack appear on screen as themselves.

Technical Info

• Title: Hustle (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)
• Year / Type: 2022 / Original score + licensed songs in film (no retail VA album)
• Composer: Dan Deacon
• Label & Date: Netflix Music — June 3, 2022
• Orchestras: London Contemporary Orchestra; Royal Scottish National Orchestra
• Key song placements: “The World Is Mine”; “The Seed (2.0)”; “Philly, Philly”; “Runnin’”; “Full Effect”; “Heaven”; “Porque te vas”
• Trailer ID (figures): nM4iy0reaCA

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Film Music Reporter (album details & orchestras); The Philadelphia Inquirer (mix of Philly hip-hop + score, trailer note); Apple Music (label/date/credits); Spotify (album availability); IMDb soundtrack page (licensed songs); Soundtracki (scene-by-scene timestamps).

November, 10th 2025