The Wash
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
ReleasedNovember 6, 2001
Recorded2001
Studio
Various
Genre
Length1:08:42
Label
Producer
Singles from The Wash
  1. "Bad Intentions"
    Released: November 2001
  2. "The Wash"
    Released: March 18, 2002
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
NME[2]
RapReviews6/10[3]

The Wash (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack to DJ Pooh's 2001 comedy film The Wash. It was released on November 6, 2001 by Aftermath Entertainment, Doggy Style Records, and Interscope Records. Composed of seventeen tracks, the album featured performances from film stars Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, among other hip hop and R&B artists, such as Bilal, Bubba Sparxxx, Busta Rhymes, D12, Joe Beast, Knoc-turn'al, LaToiya Williams, Soopafly, Truth Hurts and Xzibit. Production was handled by several record producers, including Bryan-Michael Cox, Focus..., Hi-Tek, James Poyser, Megahertz, Mel-Man, Timbaland and Vikter Duplaix.

The album peaked at number 19 in the Billboard 200 and moved 785,000 units, achieving gold status by the Recording Industry Association of America on February 28, 2002. The recording won the 2002 Stony Award for Best Soundtrack.[4]

Two singles were released from the album: "Bad Intentions" on January 7, 2002, and "The Wash", on March 18, 2002.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."On the Boulevard" (performed by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
  • D. Drew
  • E. Mollet
  • S. Green
Jelly Roll4:28
2."Benefit of the Doubt" (performed by Truth Hurts, Lacci, and Shaunta)
Mel-Man4:50
3."Blow My Buzz" (performed by D12)
5:08
4."Bring 2" (performed by Bilal)
4:20
5."Bad Intentions" (performed by Dr. Dre and Knoc-turn'al)
3:02
6."Get Fucked Up With Me" (performed by Xzibit)
Jeremy "J-Z" Jackson4:35
7."My High" (performed by Yero)
  • D. Young
  • J. Austin
  • B. Cox
  • J. Rome
3:35
8."Holla" (performed by Busta Rhymes)
Dr. Dre4:02
9."Bubba Talk" (performed by Bubba Sparxxx)
Timbaland3:48
10."Good Lovin'" (performed by Shaunta)
Hi-Tek3:39
11."Riding High" (performed by Daks and R.C.)
Focus...4:15
12."Gotta Get Dis Money" (performed by Soopafly)P. BrooksPriest "Soopafly" Brooks4:51
13."Don't Talk Shit" (performed by Ox)
Megahertz4:23
14."Everytime" (performed by Toi)P. BrooksPriest "Soopafly" Brooks4:05
15."Str8 West Coast" (performed by Knoc-turn'al)
  • R. Harbor
  • A. Young
Dr. Dre2:54
16."No" (performed by Joe Beast)
  • M. Bradford
  • J. Ingram
Mel-Man3:34
17."The Wash" (performed by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)
3:20
Total length:1:08:42
Notes

Tracks from the original motion picture

Personnel

Compilation credits

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for The Wash
Chart (2001) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[5] 9
French Albums (SNEP)[6] 21
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[7] 31
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[8] 15
US Billboard 200[9] 19
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[10] 5
US Top Soundtracks (Billboard)[11] 2

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for The Wash
Chart (2001) Position
Canadian Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[12] 179
Canadian R&B Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[13] 39
Canadian Rap Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[14] 19
Chart (2002) Position
Canadian R&B Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[15] 105
Canadian Rap Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[16] 58

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[17] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ Birchmeier, Jason. "The Wash - Various Artists | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  2. ^ Fadele, Dele (September 12, 2005). "Dr. Dre : The Wash O.S.T". NME. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  3. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (November 21, 2001). "v/a :: The Wash Soundtrack :: Aftermath/Doggystyle/Interscope". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
  4. ^ "Cannabis Cup Winners - 2002 Stony Awards". Cannabis Cup Winners. High Times. Retrieved 2019-02-16.
  5. ^ "Soundtrack The Wash Chart History". Canadian Albums Chart. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
  6. ^ "Lescharts.com – Soundtrack / Dr. Dre – The Wash". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
  7. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Soundtrack – The Wash" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
  8. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Soundtrack / Dr. Dre – The Wash" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
  9. ^ "Soundtrack The Wash Chart History". Billboard 200. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
  10. ^ "Soundtrack The Wash Chart History". Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
  11. ^ "Soundtrack The Wash Chart History". Top Soundtracks. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
  12. ^ "Top 200 Albums of 2001 (based on sales)". Jam!. Archived from the original on November 6, 2003. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  13. ^ "Canada's Top 200 R&B; albums of 2001". Jam!. January 8, 2002. Archived from the original on November 22, 2002. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  14. ^ "Top 100 rap albums of 2001 in Canada". Jam!. January 8, 2002. Archived from the original on November 22, 2002. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  15. ^ "Canada's Top 200 R&B; albums of 2001 [sic]". Jam!. Archived from the original on September 6, 2004. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
  16. ^ "Top 100 rap albums of 2002 in Canada". Jam!. Archived from the original on October 12, 2003. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  17. ^ "American album certifications – Soundtrack – The Wash". Recording Industry Association of America.

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