"iCarly iSoundtrack II" Soundtrack Lyrics

"iCarly: iSoundtrack II – Music From and Inspired by the Hit TV Show" – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Overview

How do you follow a Nickelodeon pop-sampler that already spun off charting singles? With a tighter, radio-ready sequel. iCarly: iSoundtrack II arrived January 24, 2012 via Nickelodeon/Columbia with 13 tracks (~48 minutes), folding Miranda Cosgrove and Jennette McCurdy singles into a brand-friendly mixtape of pop hits and cast moments. According to the label announcement and retailer listings, new Cosgrove cuts “Million Dollars” and “All Kinds of Wrong” headline alongside McCurdy’s country-leaning “Generation Love”.

Unlike the 2008 set, this sequel tilts more to contemporary Top-40 textures (Taio Cruz, Katy Perry, The Ting Tings) while keeping a few “show-world” touches, including a cast cover of “Coming Home.” The result works less as a literal cue log and more as Carly & friends’ imaginary playlist—engineered for car stereos, school dances, and promo reels.

Questions & Answers

When was the album released and by whom?

January 24, 2012, on Nickelodeon Records/Columbia Records (Sony).

What’s actually on it?

13 tracks (~48 min). Headliners include Miranda Cosgrove (“Dancing Crazy,” “Million Dollars,” “All Kinds of Wrong”), Jennette McCurdy (“Generation Love”), and a cast cover of “Coming Home.”

Is it a literal “music from episodes” album?

No. It’s a mix of in-universe/cast material and “inspired by” radio cuts used in marketing or era-adjacent to the show.

Any chart action?

Yes—peaked at #3 on Billboard’s Kid Albums chart.

Is “Leave It All to Me” here again?

No—this set focuses on later-era songs and guest picks; the theme anchors the 2008 album.

Digital vs. CD differences?

Retailer catalogs show minor running-time variations; the core 13-track program is consistent across formats.

Notes & Trivia

• Cosgrove’s “Dancing Crazy” (from her EP High Maintenance) is folded in to boost single recognition.
• Two brand-new Cosgrove tracks—“Million Dollars,” “All Kinds of Wrong”—were positioned as the set’s “premiere” originals.
• McCurdy’s “Generation Love” brings a pop-country stripe uncommon on Nickelodeon compilations of the time.
• The album credits “Nickelodeon / Columbia” and carries Sony catalog numbers across pressings.
• Runtime: ~48 minutes on the full CD program; some storefronts list a shorter 9-track digital variant.

Genres & Themes

Top-40 synth pop → optimism with momentum: cross-over radio cuts (Taio Cruz, Katy Perry) frame the show’s can-do vibe in 2012 production gloss.

Pop-rock & chant hooks → friend-squad cohesion: The Ting Tings’ call-and-response logic echoes group antics and “go live in 3…2…” energy.

Country-pop → small-town heart inside big-city dreams: McCurdy’s single softens the set and diversifies genre color.

Tracks & Scenes

“Dancing Crazy” — Miranda Cosgrove
Where it plays: Album opener and promo staple for the era; often tied to cast/behind-the-scenes reels rather than a single episode cue.
Why it matters: Max-Martin lineage in the writing; bridges Cosgrove’s solo lane with the show’s brand.

“Million Dollars” — Miranda Cosgrove
Where it plays: Retail album feature; surfaced in network promos and fan edits rather than diegetic scenes.
Why it matters: One of two brand-new Cosgrove songs introduced with the album—bright, aspirational pop.

“All Kinds of Wrong” — Miranda Cosgrove
Where it plays: Mid-album jolt; promo-friendly.
Why it matters: Hooks for days—designed for quick-cut trailers and web teasers.

“Generation Love” — Jennette McCurdy
Where it plays: Slows the BPM and leans country; most visible as a stand-alone single and cross-promo, not a recurring episode needle-drop.
Why it matters: Gives Sam’s actor a distinct musical fingerprint within the franchise ecosystem.

“Coming Home” — iCarly Cast
Where it plays: A “family” moment built for the album and network spots; the emotional centerpiece of the set.
Why it matters: Cast-in-character harmony, neatly tying the compilation back to the show’s ensemble.

“Dynamite (Radio Edit)” — Taio Cruz
Where it plays: High-energy montage bed in marketing blocks; not a core on-episode cue.
Why it matters: Ubiquitous 2010s party pop; mirrors show-night chaos.

“Hot N Cold (Clean Version)” — Katy Perry
Where it plays: Retail album cut; heard around promos during the run.
Why it matters: Big pop vocabulary that audiences already knew—useful glue on a compilation.

“That’s Not My Name” — The Ting Tings
Where it plays: Album energy spike used in network bumpers and fan-favorite edits.
Why it matters: Call-and-response swagger that reads as pure Carly/Sam attitude.

Music–Story Links

The first iCarly disc bottled the show’s launch moment; this sequel maps the characters’ larger world—school dances, road trips, and off-camera friendships. The pop selections function like character POVs: Carly’s upbeat certainty (Cosgrove), Sam’s rebellious tug (Ting Tings, Perry), and the group’s shared “we got this” chorus (cast “Coming Home”).

How It Was Made

Columbia and Nickelodeon built the set around fresh Cosgrove material and a selection of proven radio cuts licensed for the brand window. A label press notice trailed the release date, while streaming store pages standardized the 13-track sequence; some digital storefronts offered a shorter variant to spotlight core tracks.

Reception & Quotes

The album performed solidly in the franchise lane—less a critics’ target than a fan utility. Kid Albums placement and steady streams suggest it did what it promised.

“Follow-up soundtrack due Jan. 24: new Cosgrove songs lead the set.” label announcement

“A second, shinier slab of kid-friendly Top-40 with a couple of genuine earworms.” album capsules

Additional Info

• Standard program: 13 tracks (~48:00). Select digital listings show a 9-track variant (~33:00).
• Key inclusions (besides Cosgrove/McCurdy): Taio Cruz “Dynamite,” Katy Perry “Hot N Cold (Clean),” The Ting Tings “That’s Not My Name,” Black Kids “I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend…,” Leona Lewis “I Will Be.”
• Cast feature: “Coming Home.”
• Chart note: Billboard Kid Albums peak #3.

Technical Info

• Title: iCarly: iSoundtrack II — Music From and Inspired by the Hit TV Show
• Year: 2012
• Type: Television soundtrack (songs; “inspired by” + cast/artist singles)
• Label: Nickelodeon Records / Columbia Records (Sony)
• Length: ~48 minutes (CD)
• Notable tracks: “Dancing Crazy,” “Million Dollars,” “All Kinds of Wrong,” “Generation Love,” “Coming Home,” “Dynamite,” “Hot N Cold,” “That’s Not My Name.”
• Chart: US Kid Albums peak #3

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Columbia/Nickelodeon press notice (release date & positioning); Wikipedia album page (length, Kid Albums peak, contents summary); Apple Music & Spotify storefronts (program highlights, runtime variants); Discogs entries (credits & representative tracks).

November, 11th 2025