In ’09, both the film and soundtracks were regaining their footing, but the process began with some baby steps.

Hitmakers Pitbull and Pharrell link up for one of the catchier tracks from the 2009 Fast & Furious album, along with its unique video shot from a first-person perspective. It’s no wonder that he, Irv Gotti, and The Murderers were chosen to lead the soundtrack because they provided the film with the fuel it needed to become a smash. His intense delivery and lyricism set the scene for an explosive ride through the gritty streets of Los Angeles. With the eighth installment of the franchise, T he Fate of the Furious racing into theaters today (April 14), along with its soundtrack, Billboard gathered 14 of the greatest songs from its 16-year history.Īs one of the leading smashes from the first installment, The Fast & The Furious, Ja Rule gave us a banger that captured the film’s high-octane spirit. These sets produced a large array of unforgettable chart hits, including Ja Rule’s “Put It On Me,” G-Eazy and Kehlani’s latest smash “Good Life,” and the tear-jerking classic from Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth, “See You Again”.

and Disturbing Tha Peace-led soundtracks ( FF 1 and 2) consisting of predominantly hip-hop, R&B, and heavy metal to incorporating reggaeton, EDM, and pop music as the series grew with the times. And through their ups and downs, the films and their soundtracks managed to evolve and remain consistent over the years, from the early Murder Inc. Since 2001, the Fast & Furious franchise has produced some of the most high-octane music in pop culture.

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