Sunset Park (soundtrack)

Sunset Park (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack to Steve Gomer's 1996 film Sunset Park. It was released on April 23, 1996 through EastWest Records America/Elektra Music Group.

Sunset Park (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Soundtrack album by
various artists
ReleasedApril 23, 1996
Recorded1995–96
Studio
Genre
Length57:47
LabelElektra
Producer
Singles from Sunset Park
  1. "Keep On Keepin' On"
    Released: March 13, 1996
  2. "Hoop N Yo Face"
    Released: March 19, 1996
  3. "Are You Ready?"
    Released: March 26, 1996
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Recording sessions took place at Can-Am Studios, at Larrabee Studio and at Americayan Recording Studio in Los Angeles, at 36 Chambers Studio, at The Hit Factory, at Giant Recording Studio and at D&D Studios in New York, at Undercity Studios in Hackensack, at KrossWire Studio in Atlanta, at The Junk Yard in Orlando, and at Doorway Studios in Dallas.

Production was handled by Alan Fouse, Bass Mechanics, Bryce Wilson, Carl Roland, Charles Jordan, Darren Lighty, Daz Dillinger, Easy Mo Bee, Jermaine Dupri, Livio Harris, Miles Goodman, Mobb Deep, RZA, Sergio, Tony Pizarro, and KayGee who also served as executive soundtrack album producer along with Merlin Bobb, Queen Latifah, Sha-Kim and Sylvia Rhone.

In addition to Latifah, it features contributions from 2Pac, 69 Boyz, Aaliyah, Adina Howard, Big Mike, Ghostface Killah, Groove Theory, Junior M.A.F.I.A., MC Lyte, Mobb Deep, Onyx, Quad City DJ's, Raekwon, Spank D, Tha Dogg Pound, Xscape and Miles Goodman.

The album peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 and at number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. On June 18, 1996, it was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.[2] In 2012 Complex magazine listed the album #8 on its 'The 25 Best Hip-Hop Movie Soundtracks Of All Time'.[3]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."High 'Til I Die" (performed by 2Pac)Tony Pizarro4:07
2."Motherless Child" (performed by Ghostface Killah and Raekwon)RZA4:48
3."Just Doggin'" (performed by Tha Dogg Pound)Dat Nigga Daz4:39
4."Back at You" (performed by Mobb Deep)Mobb Deep3:43
5."Are You Ready" (performed by Aaliyah)Renee Neufville4:07
6."It's Alright" (performed by Groove Theory)Bryce Wilson4:05
7."Elements I'm Among" (performed by Queen Latifah)Dana OwensEasy Mo Bee4:32
8."Keep On, Keepin' On" (performed by MC Lyte and Xscape)Jermaine Dupri4:35
9."Hoop N Yo Face" (performed by 69 Boyz and Quad City DJ's)
  • Jay McGowan
  • Van Bryant
  • Nathaniel Orange
Bass Mechanics and Phat Albert Productions4:50
10."For the Funk" (performed by Adina Howard and Spank D)
  • Livio Harris
  • Carl Roland
  • Charles Jordan
  • Alan Fouse
  • Max Gousse (co.)
  • Roget Romain (co.)
  • Warren Adams (co.)
4:05
11."We Don't Need It" (performed by Junior M.A.F.I.A.)
  • Minnesota
  • Hot Mike (co.)
4:19
12."All Uv It" (performed by Big Mike)
3:07
13."Thangz Changed" (performed by Onyx) 3:59
14."Shorty's Game" (performed by Miles Goodman)Miles GoodmanMiles Goodman2:51
Total length:57:47
Notes
  • Tracks 5, 6 and 12 did not appear in the film.
Sample credits

Personnel

  • Anita Camarata – executive music producer, management
  • Dana Owens – executive soundtrack album producer
  • Kier Lamont Gist – executive soundtrack album producer
  • Merlin Bobb-Willis – executive soundtrack album producer
  • Sylvia Rhone – executive soundtrack album producer
  • Shakim Compere – executive soundtrack album producer
  • Dedra N. Tate – co-executive soundtrack album producer, management
  • Mary Kusnier – project coordinator, management
  • Shirley Bell – music supervisor, management
  • Rosa Menkes – design
  • Aaron Seawood – management
  • Abigail Adams – management
  • Alan Voss – management
  • Anne Kristoff – management
  • Annette Chaparro – management
  • Aurora Montes De Oca – management
  • Beth Patterson – management
  • Billy Allrich – management
  • Brian Cohen – management
  • Carolyn Tracey – management
  • Darryl "Latee" French – management
  • Donna Johns – management
  • Gary Casson – management
  • Greg Robinson – management
  • Greg Thompson – management
  • Jade Robledo – management
  • Karen Mason – management
  • Kevin Weekes – management
  • Lauren Spencer – management
  • Lisa West – management
  • Mae Attaway – management
  • Michael "Blue" Williams – management
  • Monya Vanderpool – management
  • Morshia Ellis – management
  • Paul Compere – management
  • Rene McLean – management
  • Richard Nash – management
  • Rick A. Brown – management
  • Rita Owens – management
  • Sandra Cordoba – management
  • Sonia Ives – management
  • Steve Heldt – management
  • Steve Kleinberg – management
  • Jacque L. Shirley – legal advice & counsel

Charts

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[2] Platinum 1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

See also

References

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