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“The Underdoggs (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack & Score)” – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Overview

What does a pee-wee football comedy sound like when it’s built around Snoop Dogg’s swagger and a modern sports score? The Underdoggs answers with two gears: a snappy, West Coast-leaning songs EP to juice the hype, and Joseph Shirley’s brisk, motif-driven score to carry the heart and the game clock.

Snoop’s Jaycen “Two Js” Jennings is a flamed-out pro turned community-service coach; the music sketches his rehab arc in bright strokes. Early cues flex bravado and nostalgia, then hand off to Shirley’s tight, propulsive writing for locker-room resets, practice montages, and the climactic game. Big bass and chant-ready hooks for the kids; nimble brass, guitar, and percussion for the plays.

Genres & themes arrive in phases: hip-hop & hype — swagger, trash talk, and walk-out energy (Trap House Mechi/Snoop, Rick Rock, T-Pain); radio/pop & club — team bonding and party resets (Tyga & Shenseea, CHIKA); crate-dig R&B/rock — character color (Teena Marie, Isley Brothers + Snoop, Scorpions); and hybrid score — pulses, snare cadences, and brass shapes for strategy and momentum.

How It Was Made

Composer Joseph Shirley (fresh off Creed III) wrote the original score, released digitally soon after the film’s premiere. Amazon MGM Studios also issued a compact 5-track songs EP via Lakeshore Records with two Trap House Mechi x Snoop Dogg cuts tailored for marketing and team-chant moments. Music supervision was handled on the studio side by Mandy Mamlet and Nathaniel Meeks (department credits), with additional music editing/supervision support from Julie Glaze Houlihan. The result: a clean split between “hype you can stream” and “score that drives the game.”

Tracks & Scenes

“NFL on FOX Theme” (Reed Hays, Scott Schreer, Philip Garrod)

Where it plays:

Opening highlight reel of Jaycen’s pro glory days. TV-sports pomp overcuts into the fall-from-grace setup. Non-diegetic broadcast pastiche; :00–:03.

Why it matters:

Establishes a “this used to be big” aura so the comedy has something to puncture.

“Deja Vu (I’ve Been Here Before)” (Teena Marie)

Where it plays:

Early kitchen beat while Jaycen fixes cereal — a mellow, nostalgic groove before chaos resumes (~00:03). Non-diegetic.

Why it matters:

Softens the edges; a soulful wink that he’s stuck in loops.

“Smack a Bitch” (Rico Nasty)

Where it plays:

Jaycen drives to his agent’s office (~00:04). Non-diegetic, engine-rev energy underscoring denial and bravado.

Why it matters:

Sets the spiky attitude before the court-ordered reality check.

“The East Siders” (Rick Rock)

Where it plays:

Exits the courtroom after sentencing (~00:08). Non-diegetic; a stomp into the next chapter.

Why it matters:

Translates humiliation into forward motion — classic needle-drop pivot.

“Like My Weed” (JANE HANDCOCK)

Where it plays:

Jaycen and Kareem share a smoke and a reluctant truce (~00:15). Diegetic/not-quite (source-adjacent) as vibes take the edge off.

Why it matters:

Signals the film’s R-rated candor and the friends-to-coaches bond.

“Rock You Like a Hurricane” (Scorpions)

Where it plays:

Chip’s arrival with the rival team draws stares (~00:24). Non-diegetic arena strut.

Why it matters:

Old-school stadium cheese weaponized as character entrance.

“Crank Me Up” (T-Pain)

Where it plays:

After Tre scores, the crowd surges and tempers flare (~00:28). Non-diegetic.

Why it matters:

Party-rap cut that sells the “we might actually be good” beat.

“Blessed” (Tyga & Shenseea)

Where it plays:

Coach Jaycen shuttles kids around with radio on (~00:42). Diegetic car stereo; windows-down groove.

Why it matters:

Pop gloss reframes the crew as a team, not strays.

“Champion” (Book & Haviah Mighty)

Where it plays:

Fresh uniforms sequence (~00:46). Non-diegetic, quick-cut montage mode.

Why it matters:

Affirms identity; uniform + anthem = confidence.

“Make Way for the King” (Ohana Bam)

Where it plays:

The squad takes the field (~00:50–00:51). Non-diegetic hype cue.

Why it matters:

Entrance music that plays like a pre-game ritual.

“Merry Go Round” (Choc)

Where it plays:

Jaycen drives Dwayne to Shoe Palace (~00:51). Non-diegetic needle-drop with neighborhood flavor.

Why it matters:

Local-energy cut; gives Long Beach texture.

“Friends and Family” (The Isley Brothers & Snoop Dogg)

Where it plays:

Pool-party détente (~00:55). Non-diegetic good-time bounce, then rides into background as dialogue floats.

Why it matters:

Bridge between celebration and responsibility — the kids are watching.

“MONEY” (marino.)

Where it plays:

Pool-party continuation (~00:57). Non-diegetic.

Why it matters:

Adds modern sparkle to a classic mid-movie “win for once” beat.

“PUNK ASS BITCHES” (Trap House Mechi feat. Snoop Dogg)

Where it plays:

Pre-game chant (~01:19). Non-diegetic but staged as team identity sound.

Why it matters:

Signature movie-original cut; the kids adopt it like an anthem.

“Heartaches” (Art Neville)

Where it plays:

Post-game handshake between Jaycen and Chip (~01:27). Non-diegetic vintage soul balm.

Why it matters:

Old-school grace after all that jawing — tone reset.

“Under Dawg” (Trap House Mechi)

Where it plays:

End-credits roll (~01:29+). Non-diegetic; the victory lap.

Why it matters:

Closes with brand-new swagger that points back to the EP.

Score Highlights (Joseph Shirley)

Standout cues:

The Underdoggs Suite (main motif and swagger bed), Chip Collins and the Colonels (rival sting & march), First Win (warm brass lift), The Big Game (tight rhythmic engine), Underdoggs V Colonels (final drive momentum). Expect crisp percussion, low-brass shapes, guitar/bass pops, and short cues built to hit edits.

Notes & Trivia

• Two releases: a 5-track songs EP streeted on premiere day; the 18-track score album followed one week later.
• Yes, that’s the NFL on FOX theme up top — an instant shorthand for “this guy was somebody.”
• “Friends and Family” folds Snoop into an Isley Brothers cut; the pool-party vibe doubles as character therapy.
• Rick Rock’s “The East Siders” gives the post-court walk some West Coast heft.
• The score’s main motif sneaks into huddle chatter — a quiet “together now” tell.

Reception & Quotes

Reviews were mixed-to-middling on the film; the consensus: familiar playbook, lifted by Snoop’s presence and a steady party vibe. The music strategy — short, sticky score cues + hype-friendly EP — fits the brief.

“Snoop… wreaks havoc on a familiar tween-age comedy template.” The Hollywood Reporter

“Wholesome sports comedy… Snoop’s charm and comic timing bring life to a familiar underdog story.” The Guardian

“For me… a good time. It reminds me of direct-to-DVD movies.” Rotten Tomatoes (review excerpt)

Interesting Facts

• EP logistics: Released by Lakeshore Records “under exclusive license” from Amazon Content Services.
• Score timing: The album landed one week after the film, letting the songs lead marketing.
• Real-world tie-in: The story nods to Snoop’s youth football league; the soundtrack leans into gridiron pomp.
• Old meets new: Catalog soul/rock (Teena Marie, Art Neville, Scorpions) frames the kids against modern rap/pop.
• Walk-out music: Trap House Mechi’s cuts became the team’s identity sounds on- and off-screen.

Technical Info

• Title: The Underdoggs — Soundtrack & Score
• Year: 2024
• Type: Songs EP + Original Score (separate digital releases)
• Composer: Joseph Shirley
• Music supervision: Mandy Mamlet; Nathaniel Meeks (dept. credits). Additional supervision/edit: Julie Glaze Houlihan.
• Song standouts (on screen): “Underdoggs”; “PUNK ASS BITCHES” (Trap House Mechi feat. Snoop Dogg); “The East Siders” (Rick Rock); “Crank Me Up” (T-Pain); “Merry Go Round” (Choc); “Friends and Family” (The Isley Brothers & Snoop Dogg); “Rock You Like a Hurricane” (Scorpions); “Champion” (Book & Haviah Mighty).
• Release context: Prime Video premiere — January 26, 2024
• Label(s): Lakeshore Records (songs EP & score)
• Album status: The Underdoggs EP (5 tracks, Jan 26, 2024); Original Motion Picture Score (18 tracks, Feb 2, 2024; ~38 min)
• Availability: Streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Bandcamp (score)

Questions & Answers

Is there an official soundtrack album?

Yes — a 5-track EP with two Trap House Mechi x Snoop Dogg cuts plus Rick Rock, T-Pain, and Choc, released Jan 26, 2024.

Who composed the score?

Joseph Shirley. The score album (18 tracks) arrived Feb 2, 2024.

What song the team chants to before the big game?

“PUNK ASS BITCHES” by Trap House Mechi feat. Snoop Dogg — staged like a locker-room anthem.

Which classic tracks pop up?

Teena Marie’s “Deja Vu,” Art Neville’s “Heartaches,” Scorpions’ “Rock You Like a Hurricane,” and the NFL on FOX theme cue.

Is the music mostly songs or score?

Both matter: songs handle swagger and montage beats; Shirley’s score drives plays, pep talks, and the final drive.

Key Contributors

Sources: official trailer(s); soundtrack EP & score listings; songs-with-scenes databases; label announcements; department credits; critic reviews and capsules.

November, 20th 2025