The 1990s produced several cult classics and movie soundtracks to go along with them. New Jack City is one of those that fit that billing. New Jack City, Above the Rim, Menace II Society, Juice, and other films churned out classic soundtracks. The New Jack City Soundtrack turns 35 years old today. These are the types of soundtracks that I’ve always loved. There is a good mix of hip hop and R&B on this soundtrack. Keith Sweat, Ice-T, Queen Latifah, Color Me Badd, 2 Live Crew and Johnny Gill appeared on the soundtrack. New Jack City Soundtrack debuted at #1 and I’m Dreamin’ from Christopher Williams was the lead single. Williams played in the movie as Kareem Akbar. I’m Dreamin’ is one of the many songs from the 90s that’s transcended generations. The only official single dropped from the New Jack City Soundtrack was from Color Me Badd.
I Wanna Sex You Up was the name, and it became a megahit after its release. The single went double platinum and was one of the biggest hits in 1991. It was also their debut single for their album titled C.M.B. It spent four weeks at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the Billboard Hot R&B Singles. I Wanna Sex You Up” also experienced international success, peaking atop the charts of New Zealand and the United Kingdom. I Wanna Sex You Up won a pair of Soul Train Awards in 1992. The single sold over two million copies. The New Jack City Soundtrack sold over a million copies. This is one of my favorite movie soundtracks ever. Below are my top 5 tracks from the soundtrack. After that, check out the track listing and stream link for the New Jack City Soundtrack.
Top 5 Tracks: I’m Dreamin’, I Wanna Sex You Up, (There You Go) Tellin’ Me No Again, New Jack Hustler, and For the Love of Money/Living for the City
New Jack City Soundtrack Track Listing
- Ice-T- New Jack Hustler (Nino’s Theme)
- Christopher Williams- I’m Dreamin’
- Guy- New Jack City
- Johnny Gill- I’m Still Waiting
- Keith Sweat- (There You Go) Tellin’ Me No Again
- Danny Madden- Facts of Life
- Troop & LeVert ft. Queen Latifah- For the Love of Money/Living for the City
- Color Me Badd- I Wanna Sex You Up
- Essence- Lyrics 2 the Rhythm
- Effect- Get It Together (Black Is a Force)
- 2 Live Crew- In the Dust
