Bad Boys II: The Soundtrack
Soundtrack album by
various artists
ReleasedJuly 15, 2003
Recorded2002–2003
Genre
Length59:10
Label
Producer
Bad Boys soundtrack chronology
Bad Boys (Music from the Motion Picture)
(1995) 		Bad Boys II: The Soundtrack
(2003) 		Bad Boys for Life – The Soundtrack
(2020)
Bad Boy Records chronology
We Invented the Remix
(2002) 		Bad Boys II: The Soundtrack
(2003) 		Bad Boy's 10th Anniversary... The Hits
(2004)
Singles from Bad Boys II: The Soundtrack
  1. "La-La-La"
    Released: April 29, 2003
  2. "Shake Ya Tailfeather"
    Released: June 29, 2003
  3. "Show Me Your Soul"
    Released: December 15, 2003[1]

Bad Boys II: The Soundtrack is the soundtrack to Michael Bay's 2003 action-comedy film Bad Boys II. It was released on July 15, 2003 through Bad Boy Records and Universal Records.[2] The album peaked at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 324,000 units in the first week, becoming one of few soundtracks to reach the position.[3] On August 21, 2003, the Recording Industry Association of America certified the album platinum with over one million units shipped.[4]

The first single, Jay-Z's "La-La-La", is the sequel of "Excuse Me Miss" from his album The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse.[5] The third single, "Shake Ya Tailfeather", by Nelly, P. Diddy and Murphy Lee, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100[6] and it won Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards.[7]

Background

The soundtrack became the first album to be released under the Bad Boy Records and Universal Records partnership.[8] As the album's executive producer, P. Diddy stated:

The 'Bad Boys II' [soundtrack] means a lot to us 'cause it's the second era of Bad Boy... When I heard they were doing Bad Boys II,' I had to pick up the phone and call Will Smith and [the movie's producer] Jerry Bruckheimer. I was like, 'I'm about to launch my label and I've never done a soundtrack. I think this would be the perfect thing.'[9]

P. Diddy shared his views on the album, saying "it's not just one of those soundtracks where it's just a compilation record and it's not cohesive... These are all new songs. I've done a lot of work [and] I've produced almost everybody that's on the soundtrack, or I've paired on a record with them before. I'm in constant contact with them. I think that everyone respected the fact that I wanted to do something that was special".[9]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[10]
Blender[11]
Entertainment WeeklyB−[12]
IGN6.5/10[13]
RapReviews7/10[14]
Rolling Stone[15]

The album received generally positive reviews from music critics. Rob Theakston of AllMusic noted that it is rare for a hip hop movie soundtrack to "be explosive and feel as if it's a solid cohesive album, rather than a showcase for various artists to use throwaway tracks".[10] Rolling Stone concurred, saying "this is how to do a hip-hop soundtrack".[15] Blender magazine observed that the record is "riddled with stars", "packed with production pyrotechnics", and called the album "pure Hollywood".[11]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro" (performed by Martin Lawrence and Will Smith) Harve Pierre0:12
2."Show Me Your Soul" (performed by P. Diddy, Lenny Kravitz, Pharrell Williams and Loon)
5:20
3."La-La-La" (performed by Jay-Z)
The Neptunes3:54
4."Shake Ya Tailfeather" (performed by Nelly, P. Diddy and Murphy Lee)
  • Nelly
  • Jayson "Koko" Bridges
4:53
5."Girl I'm a Bad Boy" (performed by Fat Joe and P. Diddy featuring Dre)
Cool & Dre3:22
6."Keep Giving Your Love to Me" (performed by Beyoncé)
3:08
7."Realest Niggas" (performed by Notorious B.I.G. and 50 Cent)
3:29
8."Flipside" (performed by Freeway and Peedi Crakk)
Just Blaze3:55
9."Gangsta Shit" (performed by Snoop Dogg with Loon)
4:31
10."Pretty Girl Bullshit" (performed by Mario Winans featuring Foxy Brown)
Mario "Yellowman" Winans4:22
11."Model (Interlude)" (performed by Martin Lawrence) Harve Pierre0:04
12."Love Don't Love Me" (performed by Justin Timberlake)
  • Sean "P. Diddy" Combs
  • Mario "Yellowman" Winans
4:21
13."Relax Your Mind" (performed by Loon)
  • Younglord
  • Ryan Leslie
4:15
14."Didn't Mean" (performed by Mary J. Blige)
  • Sean "P. Diddy" Combs
  • The Natural
3:44
15."God Sent You (Interlude)" (performed by Martin Lawrence and Will Smith) Harve Pierre0:15
16."Why" (performed by Da Band)
Tony Dofat4:38
17."Shot You (Interlude)" (performed by Martin Lawrence and Will Smith) Harve Pierre0:06
18."Wanna Be G's" (performed by M.O.P. featuring Sheritha Lynch)
M.O.P.4:28
Total length:59:10

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[33] Gold 35,000^
Canada (Music Canada)[34] Platinum 100,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[35] Silver 60,000*
United States (RIAA)[36] Platinum 1,000,000^

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Credits

Information taken from AllMusic:[10]

References

  1. ^ "Show Me Your Soul". Universal Music Group (in German). Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  2. ^ "The \'Bad Boys For Life\' Soundtrack Looks Like The Dumbest Album Ever Made". Stereogum. 9 January 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  3. ^ 'Bad Boys' Make Good on Billboard Albums Chart. MTV. Accessed December 19, 2007.
  4. ^ "Bad Boys II" Searchable Database. RIAA. Accessed December 29, 2007.
  5. ^ Tang, Melisa (2003). Bad Boys 2 Soundtrack Review Archived 2007-12-30 at the Wayback Machine. The Situation. Accessed December 29, 2007.
  6. ^ Bronson, Fred (May 18, 2007). Let's Go the Movies... Not. Billboard. Accessed December 29, 2007.
  7. ^ 46th Grammy Awards - 2004. Rock on the Net. Accessed December 29, 2007.
  8. ^ "Bad Boys II" Soundtrack News Archived 2015-09-06 at the Wayback Machine. About.com (July 14, 2003). Accessed December 29, 2007.
  9. ^ a b Reid, Shaheem; Pak, SuChin (July 9, 2003). P. Diddy Finally Makes Da Band Debut on 'Bad Boys II' Soundtrack. MTV. Accessed December 29, 2007.
  10. ^ a b c Theakston, Rob. "Bad Boys II - Original Soundtrack | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
  11. ^ a b Blender review
  12. ^ Sinclair, Tom (July 18, 2003). "Bad Boys II Soundtrack". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
  13. ^ D., Spence (17 July 2003). "Bad Boys II: The Soundtrack - IGN". IGN. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
  14. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (July 15, 2003). "various artists :: Bad Boys II Soundtrack :: Bad Boy/Universal". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
  15. ^ a b Walters, Barry (July 24, 2003). "Various Artists: Bad Boys II : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on June 18, 2008. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
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  27. ^ "ARIA End of Year Albums Chart 2003". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  28. ^ "Top Selling Albums of 2003". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  29. ^ "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2003". hitparade.ch. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
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  34. ^ "Canadian album certifications – Various Artists – Bad Boys II". Music Canada. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  35. ^ "British album certifications – Original Soundtrack – Bad Boys II". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  36. ^ "American album certifications – Soundtrack – Bad Boys II". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 28 April 2022.

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