Queen & Slim (soundtrack)

Queen & Slim: The Soundtrack
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
ReleasedNovember 15, 2019 (2019-11-15)
Length69:26
LabelMotown
Producer
Singles from Queen & Slim: The Soundtrack
  1. "Collide"
    Released: October 10, 2018
  2. "Ride or Die"
    Released: November 15, 2019
  3. "Guarding the Gates"
    Released: November 15, 2019[1]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HipHopDX3.9/5[2]
Pitchfork6.5/10[3]

Queen & Slim: The Soundtrack is the soundtrack to Melina Matsoukas' 2019 film Queen & Slim. It was released on November 15, 2019, through Motown Records.

Track listing

Queen & Slim: The Soundtrack

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Ride or Die" (performed by Megan Thee Stallion and VickeeLo)
Blaqnmild2:03
2."Soul Sista (Remix)" (performed by Bilal and Raphael Saadiq)
Saadiq5:40
3."Yo Love" (performed by Vince Staples, 6lack, and Mereba)
LeKenn2:24
4."Collide" (performed by Tiana Major9 featuring EarthGang)
3:25
5."Getting Late" (performed by Syd)Sydney BennettSyd3:07
6."Still Tippin'" (performed by Mike Jones featuring Slim Thug and Paul Wall)
Williams4:31
7."Queen & Slim" (performed by Coast Contra and BJ the Chicago Kid)
  • Eric Jamal
  • Mario Lozano
  • Ras Austin
  • Taj Austin
  • Brian Sledge
  • J. Pettiford
Pettiford4:14
8."Frame" (performed by Choker)Christopher LloydChoker5:01
9."Catch the Sun" (performed by Lil Baby)
Hit-Boy3:03
10."Searching" (performed by Roy Ayers)Ayers
4:08
11."Guarding the Gates" (performed by Ms. Lauryn Hill)HillHill6:00
12."My Money, My Baby" (performed by Burna Boy)
Benny Cassette3:05
13."Cedes Benz" (performed by The-Dream)
5:38
14."Standin' At Yo Door" (Live at DBA Music Club, New Orleans, LA / 2017) (performed by Little Freddie King)Fread E. Martin"Wacko" Wade6:57
15."Runnin' Away" (performed by Blood Orange, Ian Isiah, and Jason Arce)
Blood Orange5:42
16."Doomed" (performed by Moses Sumney)
  • Sumney
  • Matt Otto
  • Sumney
  • Otto
4:28
Total length:1:09:26

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies a vocal producer

Queen & Slim (Original Motion Picture Score)

No.TitleLength
1."Kids"1:01
2."Hair"2:09
3."Slim Lets Go"0:43
4."Opening"2:07
5."This Is A Safe Place"0:36
6."Bed"0:45
7."A Couple Deer"2:24
8."Slim’s Haircut"0:35
9."What’s Next"1:35
10."Love Theme (Dance)"2:33
11."Slim’s Horse"1:17
12."Slim Calls Home"1:31
13."Uncle’s House"1:41
14."Love Theme (Photograph)"1:57
15."Get Upstairs"1:33
16."The Sheriff"0:44
17."Start The Car"2:15
18."Sneak Out"4:17
19."Arrival"3:40
20."Kissed All Your Scars"3:10
Total length:36:30

Accolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipients Result Ref.
Hollywood Music in Media Awards November 20, 2019 Best Music Supervision – Film Kier Lehman Nominated [4]
Best Soundtrack Album Queen & Slim Nominated
Black Reel Awards February 6, 2020 Outstanding Original Score Devonté Hynes Nominated [5]
Outstanding Original Song "Collide" by Tiana Major9 and EarthGang Won
"Guarding the Gates" by Lauryn Hill Nominated
Guild of Music Supervisors Awards February 6, 2020 Best Music Supervision for Films Budgeted Under $25 Million Kier Lehman Won [6]
NAACP Image Awards February 22, 2020 Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Queen & Slim Nominated [7]

Charts

Chart positions for
Queen & Slim: The Soundtrack
Chart (2019) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[8] 122
US Soundtrack Albums (Billboard)[9] 9
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[10] 16
US Top R&B Albums (Billboard)[11] 16

References

  1. ^ Sen, Sanjay (November 4, 2020). "Lauryn Hill Releases First Solo Single In 5 Years". Essence. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  2. ^ Giacomazzo, Bernadette (November 27, 2019). "Review: The 'Queen & Slim' Soundtrack Is Inconsistent But Brutally Beautiful". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 9, 2020.
  3. ^ Pearce, Sheldon (November 30, 2019). "Various Artists: Queen & Slim: The Soundtrack". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 9, 2020.
  4. ^ Harris, LaTesha (November 5, 2019). "'Joker,' 'Lion King,' 'Us' Lead 2019 Hollywood Music in Media Awards Nominees". Variety. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  5. ^ Davis, Clayton (December 11, 2019). "Black Reel Awards Nominations: 'Queen & Slim' Lead The Field, Kelvin Harrison Nabs Double Nomination". Awards Circuit. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  6. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly; Howard, Annie (February 7, 2020). "Guild of Music Supervisors Awards: 'Once Upon a Time,' 'Queen & Slim' Among Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  7. ^ Gibbs, Adrienne (January 31, 2020). "NAACP Image Awards 2020: Complete Nominations List". Forbes. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  8. ^ "Soundtrack Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  9. ^ "Soundtrack Chart History (Soundtrack Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  10. ^ "Soundtrack Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2020.
  11. ^ ""Soundtrack Chart History (Top R&B Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2020.