Soul in the Hole (soundtrack)

Soul in the Hole is the soundtrack album to the 1997 film of the same name. It was released through Loud Records on July 29, 1997.[3] It peaked at number 73 on the Billboard 200 chart[4] and number 13 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[5] The track "You Ain't A Killer" later appeared on Big Pun's album Capital Punishment.

Soul in the Hole
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
ReleasedJuly 29, 1997 (1997-07-29)
Recorded1996 - 1997
StudioTroposphere Studios (Livingston, New Jersey)
D&D Studios (New York City)
Unique Recording Studios (New York City)
Mystic Studios (Staten Island, New York)
Da Cella (Teaneck, New Jersey)
Mirror Image Studios (New York City)
The Cutting Room Studios (New York City)
Homeboy Studios (New York City)
GenreHip hop
Length65:28
LabelLoud Records
Relativity Records
ProducerDa Heads, RZA, DJ Premier, M.O.P., Young Lord, Mel-Man, Nick Wiz, Mobb Deep, No I.D., Vance Wright, Sean Cane, Black Moes-Art, GM Web D, Organized Konfusion, DJ Ogee
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
RapReviews.com7.5/10[2]

Critical reception

In 2012, Complex placed it at number 20 on the "25 Best Hip-Hop Movie Soundtracks of All Time" list.[3]

Track listing
Soul in the Hole
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."The Game of Life (Score)" (Dead Prez)
  • C. Gavin
  • L. Alford
  • A. Mair
  • V. Williams
  • Da Heads
5:08
2."Diesel" (Wu-Tang Clan featuring RZA, Method Man, U-God, Raekwon and Ol' Dirty Bastard)
5:29
3."Against the Grain" (Sauce Money)
  • T. Gaither
  • C. Martin
DJ Premier3:48
4."Ride" (M.O.P.)
  • J. Grinnage
  • E. Murry
3:33
5."You Ain't a Killer" (Big Pun)
  • C. Rios
  • R. Frierson
4:15
6."Los Angeles Times" (Xzibit)
  • A. Joiner
  • M. Bradford
4:41
7."Main Aim" (Cella Dwellas)
  • A. Outlaw
  • C. Gerald
  • N. Loizedes
  • R. Noble
  • J. Williams
  • K. Khallel
  • K. Madison
  • Nick Wiz
3:30
8."Rare Species (Modus Operandi)" (Mobb Deep)
  • A. Johnson
  • K. Muchita
4:10
9."High Expectations" (Common)
  • L. Lynn
  • E. Wilson
4:15
10."A Child Is Born" (Brand Nubian)
  • D. Murphy
  • L. DeChalus
  • M. Dixon
  • V. Wright
  • E. Fletcher
  • M. Glover
  • S. Robinson
  • C. Chase
  • Vance Wright
4:21
11."Won on Won" (Smif-N-Wessun)
  • D. Matthews
  • T. Williams
  • D. Yates
  • C. Ridenhour
  • H. Schocklee
3:54
12."Soul in the Hole" (Wu All-Stars featuring Timbo King, Dreddy Kruger, Shyheim and Killa Sin)
  • A. Wilson
  • S. Franklin
  • T. Drayton
  • J. Grant
  • T. Washington
  • J. Dockaery
  • Black Moes-Art
4:41
13."Visions of Blur" (Darc Mind)
  • K. Holland
  • R. Davis
  • X-Ray
4:55
14."Late Night Action" (Organized Konfusion featuring Boku Rule and Cairo of Tha Ill Rahlos)
  • L. Baskerville
  • T. Jamerson
3:42
15."Your Life" (O.C. featuring U Nast)
  • O. Credle
  • S. Scott
  • DJ Ogee
5:24
Total length:65:28

Charts
Chart Peak
position
US Billboard 200[4] 73
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] 13

References
  1. Smith, Craig Robert. "Soul in the Hole". AllMusic. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
  2. Jost, Matt (March 20, 2018). "various artists :: Soul in the Hole Soundtrack :: Loud/Relativity Records". RapReviews.com. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  3. Barone, Matt (November 2, 2012). "The 25 Best Hip-Hop Movie Soundtracks Of All Time - 20. Soul in the Hole". Complex. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
  4. "Billboard 200: The Week of October 4, 1997". Billboard. October 4, 1997. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  5. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: The Week of October 4, 1997". Billboard. October 4, 1997. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
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