In the Heights is the soundtrack album to the 2021 American film In the Heights, based on the stage musical of the same name. The original tracks are written and composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, who co-produced the track along with Alex Lacamoire, Bill Sherman and Greg Wells.[1] The soundtrack album was released by Atlantic Records and WaterTower Music on June 10, 2021, the same day as its U.S. release,[2] and peaked at number one on Billboard's Soundtracks Chart.[3]
| In the Heights (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | |
|---|---|
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | June 10, 2021 |
| Genre | Film soundtrack |
| Length | 72:17 |
| Label | |
| Producer | |
| Singles from In the Heights (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | |
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Development
editThe track list was unveiled on April 21, 2021.[2] The title track was made available with the album's pre-order on April 23, 2021.[4] The song "96,000" was released via streaming on May 3, 2021.[5] The film contains one new song, "Home All Summer", which plays during the end credits and is the last track on the album.[2] "Piragua (Reprise)" is not listed in the tracklist as it is part of a post credits scene.
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Lin-Manuel Miranda
| No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "In the Heights" | 7:41 | |
| 2. | "Benny's Dispatch" |
| 2:20 |
| 3. | "Breathe" (featuring Rubén Blades and Doreen Montalvo) | Grace | 4:06 |
| 4. | "No Me Diga" |
| 2:24 |
| 5. | "It Won't Be Long Now" |
| 3:38 |
| 6. | "96,000" |
| 5:45 |
| 7. | "Piragua" | Miranda | 1:42 |
| 8. | "When You're Home" |
| 5:23 |
| 9. | "The Club" |
| 4:48 |
| 10. | "Blackout" |
| 3:20 |
| 11. | "Paciencia y Fe" | Merediz | 4:39 |
| 12. | "Alabanza" |
| 3:18 |
| 13. | "Carnaval del Barrio" |
| 7:00 |
| 14. | "When the Sun Goes Down" |
| 2:52 |
| 15. | "Champagne" |
| 2:53 |
| 16. | "Finale" |
| 5:29 |
| 17. | "Home All Summer" (featuring Marc Anthony) |
| 3:48 |
| Total length: | 1:12:17 | ||
Charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[7] | 59 |
| UK Compilation Albums (OCC)[8] | 5 |
| UK Digital Albums (OCC)[9] | 12 |
| UK Soundtrack Albums (OCC)[10] | 1 |
| US Billboard 200[11] | 45 |
| US Soundtrack Albums (Billboard)[12] | 1 |
References
edit- ^ "Lin-Manuel Mirandas Musical "In The Heights" kommt ins Kino und den Titeltrack gibt es schon heute" [Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical "In the Heights" is coming to theatres and the title track is available today] (in German). Warner Music Group. April 23, 2021. Archived from the original on April 23, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Culwell-Block, Logan (April 21, 2021). "In the Heights Movie Soundtrack Will Be Released as Film Hits Theatres and HBO Max". Playbill. Archived from the original on April 23, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
- ^ "'In the Heights' Hits No. 1 on Billboard's Soundtracks Chart". Billboard. June 23, 2021. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ Zemler, Emily (April 23, 2021). "Hear 'In the Heights' From the Musical Film's Official Soundtrack". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on April 23, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
- ^ "LISTEN: Listen to '96,000' from the IN THE HEIGHTS movie!". Broadway World. May 3, 2021. Archived from the original on May 3, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ "In The Heights (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Lin-Manuel Miranda on Apple Music". Archived from the original on April 23, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2021 – via Apple Music.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 19 July 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1637. Australian Recording Industry Association. July 19, 2021. p. 6.
- ^ "Official Compilations Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
- ^ "Official Soundtrack Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
- ^ "Billboard 200 Chart: Week of June 26, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
- ^ "Billboard 200 Chart: Week of July 7, 2021". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved July 7, 2021.