Space Jam (soundtrack)

Space Jam
Soundtrack album by Various artists
Released November 12, 1996
Recorded 1996
Genre R&B, pop, hip hop
Length 65:16
Label Warner Sunset/Atlantic
Producer R. Kelly, Ken Ross, Craig Kallman, Dominique Trenier
Singles from Space Jam
  1. "Fly Like an Eagle"
    Released: November 21, 1996
  2. "I Believe I Can Fly"
    Released: November 26, 1996
  3. "Space Jam"
    Released: December 3, 1996
  4. "Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)"
    Released: January 7, 1997
  5. "For You I Will"
    Released: February 25, 1997
  6. "I Turn to You"
    Released: June 1997

Space Jam: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture is the original soundtrack album of the 1996 film starring Michael Jordan and the Looney Tunes cast. An album featuring the film's score by James Newton Howard was also released. The soundtrack was released by Warner Sunset and Atlantic Records on November 12, 1996. The worldwide smash hit "I Believe I Can Fly" by R. Kelly was first released on the soundtrack.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Entertainment WeeklyB−[2]

The soundtrack earned mostly good reviews and was successful on the Billboard 200, peaking at #2. The soundtrack also managed to sell very well; it was certified as double platinum less than two months after its release, in January 1997. In 2001, the soundtrack was certified 6x Platinum.[3]

End of decade charts

Chart (1990–1999) Position
U.S. Billboard 200[4] 69

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Fly Like an Eagle" (Seal)Steven MillerSeal Samuel, Rashad Ringo Smith4:15
2."The Winner (*)" (Coolio)Artis Ivey Jr., Brian Dobbs, Curtis MayfieldDobbs4:03
3."Space Jam" (Quad City DJ's)Johnny McGowan
Nathaniel Orange, V Bryant		McGowan5:07
4."I Believe I Can Fly" (R. Kelly)Robert KellyKelly5:22
5."Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)" (B-Real, Busta Rhymes, Coolio, LL Cool J, Method Man)Louis Freese, Trevor Smith Jr., Ivey, James Smith, Clifford Smith, Jean-Claude Olivier, Samuel BarnesOliver, Barnes4:18
6."I Found My Smile Again" (D'Angelo)Michael ArcherArcher6:16
7."For You I Will" (Monica)Diane WarrenDavid Foster4:56
8."Upside Down ('Round-N-'Round)" (Salt-N-Pepa)Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers, Cheryl James, Sandra DentonRashad Ringo Smith, Armando Colon4:17
9."Givin' U All That I've Got" (Robin S.)Robin Stone, Todd TerryTerry4:04
10."Basketball Jones" (Barry White, Chris Rock)Thomas Chong, Richard MarinLou Adler, Jamey Jaz5:40
11."I Turn to You" (All-4-One)Diane WarrenJames Harris III, Terry Lewis4:53
12."All of My Days (*)" (R. Kelly featuring Changing Faces, Jay-Z)Kelly, Shawn CarterKelly4:02
13."That's the Way (I Like It)" (Spin Doctors featuring Biz Markie)Harry Wayne Casey, Richard FinchDaniel Kortchmar, Peter Denenber, Rashad Ringo Smith3:50
14."Buggin' (*)" (Bugs Bunny)Shawn Carter, James Newton HowardDominique Trenier, Dominique Owen4:15
Total length:65:13

(*) Does not appear in the film

Album singles

Single information
"For You I Will"
  • Performed by: Monica
  • Released: February 25, 1997
  • Formats: CD
  • Chart positions: #27 UK; #2 NZ; #4 US
"I Believe I Can Fly"
  • Performed by: R. Kelly
  • Released: November 26, 1996
  • Formats: CD, cassette
  • Chart positions: #1 UK; #1 NZ; #2 US
"Space Jam"
  • Performed by: Quad City DJ's
  • Released: December 3, 1996
  • Formats: CD
  • Chart positions: #24 NZ; #37 US; #57 UK
"Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)"
"Fly Like an Eagle"
  • Performed by: Seal
  • Released: February 10, 1997
  • Formats: CD
  • Chart positions: #10 US; #13 UK; #61 GER

References

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