"Space Jam: A New Legacy" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Space Jam: A New Legacy — Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2021)" – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Overview

Could a 90s mixtape legend get a 2020s reboot without losing the bounce? Space Jam: A New Legacy — Original Motion Picture Soundtrack aims for that alley-oop: gospel-charged hype, glossy pop hooks, and trap-leaning arena bangers stitched around Kris Bowers’ score. The film swaps Jordan for LeBron and “Monstars” for a digitized Goon Squad; the music updates the swagger while tossing respectful winks to the original.

Arrival → adaptation → rebellion → collapse: the listen follows the game. Arrival rides star-powered singles (Lil Baby & Kirk Franklin’s triumphant opener). Adaptation leans into pop-rap confidence (Saweetie, Jonas Brothers) as the Tunes retool. Rebellion hits once the court lights up (Big Freedia, Lil Uzi Vert), and collapse/resolve arrives via late-game anthems and end-credits lift. Styles mapped to meaning: gospel-rap — faith as fuel; radio-pop & new-school R&B — spectacle and sheen; trap/EDM hybrids — Goon menace; legacy cues — nostalgia as punchline and pump-up.

How It Was Made

The album arrived July 9, 2021 on Republic/WaterTower, one week ahead of release. Music supervisors Kier Lehman and Morgan Rhodes steered a “melting-pot for this generation,” recruiting a wide field — SZA, John Legend, Lil Wayne, Lil Uzi Vert, Saweetie, Jonas Brothers, 24kGoldn, BROCKHAMPTON, more. Kris Bowers composed the score (issued separately by WaterTower on July 16). Two singles led the roll-out: “We Win” (Lil Baby & Kirk Franklin) and “Just for Me” (SAINt JHN feat. SZA).

Tracks & Scenes

“We Win (Space Jam: A New Legacy)” — Lil Baby & Kirk Franklin
Where it plays: End-credits victory lap as AL-G’s spectacle dissolves and the arena empties; the choir-and-808s bounce turns the afterglow into a pep rally (credits, diegetic-adjacent energy).
Why it matters: Gospel call-and-response reframed for 2021 — belief with bass.

“Hoops” — Saweetie feat. Salt-N-Pepa & Kash Doll
Where it plays: On-court sequence during the Tune Squad vs. Goon Squad showdown; swagger edits and sideline cutaways time to the hook.
Why it matters: Multigenerational hand-off — Salt-N-Pepa return to the franchise with a new trio flex.

“Goin’ Looney” — Big Freedia
Where it plays: Pre-game rally montage as the Tunes assemble, swap gags, and hype the crowd inside the Serververse arena (mid-film into second half).
Why it matters: Bounce queen energy gives the team its pulse before tip-off.

“About That Time” — Dame D.O.L.L.A., G-Eazy, P-Lo & White Dave
Where it plays: Chronos (Damian Lillard’s avatar) bends time mid-game; the beat stutters with his slow-mo flex and steals the momentum.
Why it matters: A villain power theme built like a highlight-reel chop.

“Pump Up the Jam” — Lil Uzi Vert
Where it plays: In-arena bursts and game-action stingers nodding to the 90s floor classic while keeping it 2021-sleek.
Why it matters: A title-era echo modernized — meme legacy, new swagger.

“Mercy” — Jonas Brothers
Where it plays: Practice/gym chaos as LeBron tries to whip the Tunes into fundamentals — and the Tunes, well, Tune.
Why it matters: Polished pop against pure cartoon entropy.

Legacy drop: “Get Ready (2013 Version)” — 2 Unlimited
Where it plays: AL-G’s ceremony crowning Dom team captain; brass gags and fanfare frame the flex.
Why it matters: A sequel-era wink at the first film’s arena DNA.

Legacy drop: “Sirius” — The Alan Parsons Project
Where it plays: Deadpan fake-out when Sylvester introduces “Michael Jordan” — and Michael B. Jordan walks in. The Bulls’ intro anthem sells the gag.
Why it matters: A perfect nostalgia punchline — sound makes the joke land.

Also on the album (key cuts heard across promos/film): “Just for Me” — SAINt JHN feat. SZA; “Crowd Go Crazy” — John Legend; “Control the World” — 24kGoldn feat. Lil Wayne; “MVP” — BROCKHAMPTON; “Gametime” — Lil Tecca & Aminé.

Notes & Trivia

• The song soundtrack (Republic/WaterTower) dropped July 9, 2021; Bowers’ score album followed July 16, day-and-date with the film.
• Salt-N-Pepa are the only act to appear on both Space Jam soundtracks (1996 and 2021) — here teaming with Saweetie and Kash Doll.
• “We Win” debuted atop Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs before the movie opened.
• Yes, the Bulls’ intro “Sirius” and a burst of “Get Ready for This” both cameo for nostalgia gags.
• Music supervisors: Kier Lehman and Morgan Rhodes.

Music–Story Links

Gospel-rap at the finish reframes victory as community, not just scoreline. Big Freedia’s bounce corrals chaos into purpose; “Hoops” sharpens the on-court swagger to match animated spectacle. Chronos’ time-bend lands harder because “About That Time” chops the field of play into beats. And when “Sirius” hits, the crowd’s memory fills in a whole Bulls entrance — the movie borrows an entire myth in two seconds of sound.

Reception & Quotes

Critics were split to cool on the album: some praised the singles and cross-generational casting; others felt the set leaned more branded than inspired. According to one industry roundup, the soundtrack was deliberately built as a modern “melting-pot,” while reviews at major outlets called the final mix uneven but undeniable in moments.

“A melting-pot update of a 90s formula — big names, bigger hooks.” — label/press overview

“Soulless and gratuitous? Sometimes. But the kids will blast it.” — review line

Interesting Facts

• Two-album model: songs on Republic/WaterTower; score on WaterTower.
• Singles first: “We Win” (May 2021) and “Just for Me” (June 2021) set the tone.
• IP cameos everywhere: even the music nods (Bulls’ “Sirius,” 2 Unlimited) double as meta-jokes.
• Hoops lineage: “Pump Up the Jam” gets a 2021 makeover via Lil Uzi Vert.
• Practice trouble: “Mercy” underscores the Tune Squad’s fundamentals fail — a sitcom beat with pop sheen.

Technical Info

• Title: Space Jam: A New Legacy — Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
• Year / Type: 2021 — Film soundtrack (songs) + separate original score
• Labels: Republic Records / WaterTower Music (songs); WaterTower Music (score)
• Singles: “We Win” (Lil Baby & Kirk Franklin); “Just for Me” (SAINt JHN feat. SZA)
• Composer: Kris Bowers — Space Jam: A New Legacy (Score from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
• Notable placements: “Hoops,” “Goin’ Looney,” “About That Time,” “Mercy,” “Sirius,” “Get Ready (2013 Version),” “We Win” (end credits)
• Availability: Streaming/download; physical editions (CD/vinyl) vary by territory

Questions & Answers

Is there a separate score album?

Yes — WaterTower released Kris Bowers’ score the week the film opened (July 16, 2021).

Which song plays during the end credits?

“We Win” by Lil Baby & Kirk Franklin.

What’s the tune for the fake Michael Jordan entrance?

“Sirius” by The Alan Parsons Project — the Chicago Bulls’ entrance theme.

Do any 90s arena staples return?

Briefly: a 2 Unlimited “Get Ready” cue pops up during AL-G’s pageantry.

Who supervised the music?

Kier Lehman and Morgan Rhodes.

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Wikipedia (film & soundtrack); Republic/WaterTower listings; Spotify album page; Discogs; Billboard; ScreenRant scene guide; Soundtrakd scene logs.

November, 27th 2025