"Reincarnated" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Reincarnated (Music From & Around the Documentary)" – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Overview

What happens when a West Coast rap icon scores his own reinvention in real time? Arrival — adaptation — rebellion — collapse: Reincarnated follows Snoop Dogg to Jamaica as he becomes Snoop Lion, and the music shifts from boom-bap memory to reggae heartbeat. The film’s sound bed is twofold — raw studio takes and finished tracks from the companion album — so you hear process and product arguing with each other scene by scene.

The record skews melodic and collaborative: Major Lazer and Ariel Rechtshaid shape the pulse; Dre Skull and Supa Dups bring dancehall bite; guests drift in from Jamaica (Mavado, Popcaan, Mr. Vegas) and U.S. pop (Miley Cyrus, Drake, Rita Ora, Akon). On screen, those songs surface as rough mixes, live-room moments, and celebrations cutting through thin hotel walls. You don’t just hear singles — you hear the making of them.

Distinctive choice: the documentary rarely treats music as wallpaper. The score is largely “song-in-progress” — headphones slipped off one ear, ad-libs tested, mentors watching. The album then locks that energy into sequenced clarity, turning travelogue into testimony.

Genres & themes in phases. Phase 1 (arrival): nyabinghi drums + roots — pilgrimage. Phase 2 (adaptation): reggae-fusion singles — learning by doing. Phase 3 (rebellion): anti-violence anthems + party tunes — new code, old temptations. Phase 4 (collapse/acceptance): memorial pop + one-drop warmth — grief tilts into gratitude.

How It Was Made

Director Andy Capper (VICE Films) shot the journey in 2012 — studio days at Geejam, yard hangs, and a guided visit with Bunny Wailer. Ricki Askin supervised music for VICE, bridging clearances and the on-screen creative process. The film premiered at TIFF (Sept 7, 2012) and opened in U.S. theaters in March 2013; the companion album arrived in April 2013 on Berhane Sound System/Mad Decent/VICE Music/RCA.

The album is executive-produced by Major Lazer (Diplo), with additional production from Ariel Rechtshaid, Dre Skull, Supa Dups and others. Singles rolled out around the film: “Here Comes the King,” “Lighters Up,” “No Guns Allowed,” and “Ashtrays & Heartbreaks.”

Tracks & Scenes

“Here Comes the King” — Snoop Lion feat. Angela Hunte
Where it plays: Early-film studio sequences at Geejam show Hunte and Snoop testing hooks and chants, the beat thudding through control-room glass (first-act sessions). Non-diegetic in the cut, but sourced from live playback.
Why it matters: Anthem DNA. It frames the rebirth as communal — a room singing the new name into existence.

“Lighters Up” — Snoop Lion feat. Mavado & Popcaan
Where it plays: Mid-film the camera drifts from Kingston streets into the booth: patois coaching, ad-lib debates, playful one-ups as the riddim slaps (middle third).
Why it matters: Cultural handshake on tape — two dancehall stars standing next to the transformation to make it feel earned.

“No Guns Allowed” — Snoop Lion feat. Drake & Cori B
Where it plays: Cutaways tie lyric to headlines; Snoop’s daughter tracks her lines while the room goes quiet. The film leans into its message montage (late-film).
Why it matters: Manifesto track — the documentary’s moral spine in three minutes.

“La La La” — Snoop Lion
Where it plays: Snippets around the playful video shoot intercut with studio grins — a candy-colored, Eli Roth–directed wink (first half).
Why it matters: Shows the project’s pop instincts without surrendering the island groove.

“Ashtrays & Heartbreaks” — Snoop Lion feat. Miley Cyrus
Where it plays: Late-film memorial mood; images of friends gone and smoke held too long, before the album version takes it widescreen (closing stretch/end cards).
Why it matters: Grief made singable — a candle track for the credits era.

“Fruit Juice” — Snoop Lion feat. Mr. Vegas
Where it plays: Travel montage and daytime hangs; the chorus bounces like the afternoon light (middle third).
Why it matters: Proof the journey isn’t all heavy — levity as legitimacy.

“Tired of Running” — Snoop Lion feat. Akon
Where it plays: Reflections after long days; Akon’s hook runs under night-drive footage and hotel-room confessionals (final act).
Why it matters: Old life vs. new vows — the song sounds like a line in the sand.

“The Good Good” — Snoop Lion feat. IZA
Where it plays: Breezier sequences — soundcheck smiles, veranda air, kids weaving through frames (scattered through mid-film).
Why it matters: Domestic warmth to balance all the mission talk.

Trailer needle-drops (marketing, not album sequences): cut-ups of “Lighters Up”, “Here Comes the King”, and hand-drum passages to signal the pilgrimage vibe.

Notes & Trivia

• The film premiered at TIFF (Sept 7, 2012) and opened in U.S. theaters on March 15/21, 2013 depending on city rollout; the album followed April 2013.
• Music supervision is credited to Ricki Askin (VICE) — the on-screen sessions double as the “score.”
• Album producers include Major Lazer (exec.), Ariel Rechtshaid, Dre Skull, and Supa Dups; features span Drake, Miley Cyrus, Rita Ora, Akon, Mr. Vegas, Mavado, Popcaan.
• Bunny Wailer formally blesses the journey on camera; nyabinghi chants recur as motif between songs.

Music–Story Links

Call-and-response rebirth. “Here Comes the King” functions like a coronation chorus; the studio itself becomes congregation.

Diaspora co-signs. “Lighters Up” and “Fruit Juice” tether Snoop’s intent to local voices; guest verses act like passports.

Ethic over ego. “No Guns Allowed” reframes the artist’s public past; when Cori B sings, the thesis lands as family policy.

Elegy as exit music. “Ashtrays & Heartbreaks” moves from loss to uplift — grief ritualized, then released.

Reception & Quotes

Reactions split on sincerity vs. stunt, but most agreed the songs carry strong hooks and a consistent reggae palette. The album side was a commercial focus; the film side framed the pivot as pilgrimage. According to Pitchfork and Wired coverage, the record dropped April 23, 2013, as the documentary hit limited theaters in March.

“A track-by-track grab bag of bright, collaborative reggae.” Billboard review

“Either masterful propaganda or a joyous portrait of a man seeking redemption.” Wired

Interesting Facts

• The Reincarnated album was Grammy-nominated for Best Reggae Album (56th GRAMMYs).
• “La La La” arrived first (2012) with a Halloween-day Eli Roth video — cheeky, but effective marketing for the doc.
• “Lighters Up” folds in uncredited vocals from Jahdan Blakkamoore on the hook.
• The album’s label line reads Berhane Sound System/VICE/Mad Decent/RCA — a cross-brand release reflecting the film’s origin.
• Recording centered at Jamaica’s Geejam compound; the movie lingers on its mic-booth rituals.

Technical Info

• Title: Reincarnated — Documentary & Companion Album
• Year: 2013 (film U.S. release; album April 2013)
• Type: Music documentary with companion studio album
• Director (film): Andy Capper
• Music Supervision (film): Ricki Askin
• Album Producers: Major Lazer (exec.), Ariel Rechtshaid, Dre Skull, Supa Dups, et al.
• Selected songs featured on screen: “Here Comes the King,” “Lighters Up,” “No Guns Allowed,” “La La La,” “Fruit Juice,” “Ashtrays & Heartbreaks,” “Tired of Running,” “The Good Good.”
• Labels (album): Berhane Sound System / Mad Decent / VICE Music / RCA
• Availability: Film on VOD/DVD; album streaming on major platforms (standard & deluxe editions)

Questions & Answers

Is Reincarnated a score album or a song compilation?

The film leans on songs-in-progress and finished tracks; the companion album is a studio LP of reggae/crossover singles.

Who supervised the film’s music?

Ricki Askin for VICE — clearing and shaping the documentary’s cues.

Which tracks anchor the movie?

“Here Comes the King,” “Lighters Up,” and “No Guns Allowed” drive the narrative; “Ashtrays & Heartbreaks” closes the loop.

Was the album recognized beyond the film?

Yes — it earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Reggae Album.

Where was most of the recording done?

In Jamaica (including Geejam Studios), during the shoot.

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Apple Music; Spotify; Pitchfork; Wired; Variety; Wikipedia (film & album); IMDb credits; SonicScoop (music supervision profile).

According to Pitchfork and label listings, the album released April 23, 2013 with Major Lazer as executive producer; as Wired’s feature reports, the film opened March 2013 and chronicles recording in Jamaica with Bunny Wailer’s guidance; per Apple/Spotify, the featured tracks and credits match the film’s sessions; and as Variety/IMDb note, Ricki Askin handled music supervision for VICE.

November, 19th 2025