Above The Rim Soundtrack: Above the Rim is an American sports drama film co-written and directed by Jeff Pollack, who made his directorial debut with the film in 1994. It’s from a screenplay by Pollack and Barry Michael Cooper, based on a story by Benny Medina.
Quick Facts
| Film | Above the Rim |
| Release Date | March 23, 1994 (United States) |
| Director | Jeff Pollack |
| Writers | Jeff Pollack & Barry Michael Cooper (screenplay), Benny Medina (story) |
| Starring | Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, Leon, Marlon Wayans |
| Studio/Label | New Line Cinema (film); Death Row / Interscope (soundtrack) |
| Soundtrack Release | 1994 |
| Genre | Hip-Hop, R&B, G-funk |
Stars include Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, Leon, and Marlon Wayans. The film is considered the conclusion of Cooper’s “Harlem Trilogy,” alongside New Jack City (1991) and Sugar Hill (1994), which were released only a month apart from Above the Rim in 1994.
Official Synopsis: This is the story of a promising high school basketball star and his relationships with two brothers, one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball star who fell on hard times and is now employed as a security guard.
Above The Rim Soundtrack List
Here is the tracklist of the Above the Rim soundtrack (Death Row/Interscope, 1994), a landmark 1990s hip-hop and G-funk compilation produced largely by Death Row Records:
- “Anything” (SWV featuring Joe), produced by Brian Alexander Morgan 4:07
- “Old Time’s Sake” (Sweet Sable), produced by Nikke Nikole 4:20
- “Part-Time Lover” (H-Town), produced by DeVante Swing 4:08
- “Big Pimpin'” (Dat Nigga Daz, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Nate Dogg), produced by Dat Nigga Daz 3:58
- “Didn’t Mean to Turn You On” (2nd II None), produced by 2nd II None and DJ Quik 4:38
- “Doggie Style” (DJ Rogers), produced by Suamana Brown 4:31
- “Regulate” (Warren G and Nate Dogg), produced by Warren G 4:10
- “Pour Out a Little Liquor” (Thug Life featuring 2Pac), produced by Johnny “J” 3:30
- “Gonna Give It to Ya” (Jewell featuring Aaron Hall), produced by Paisley 4:51
- “Afro Puffs” (The Lady of Rage featuring Snoop Doggy Dogg), produced by Dr. Dre and Dat Nigga Daz 4:48
- “Jus So Ya No” (C.P.O.), produced by Tony Green 4:06
- “Hoochies Need Love Too” (Paradise), produced by S. “Bright Eyes” Riley and Suamana Brown 4:40
- “I’m Still In Love With You” (Al B. Sure!), produced by Al B. Sure! 3:45
- “Crack ‘Em” (O.F.T.B.), produced by DJ Quik, O.F.T.B., and T.K.O. 4:24
- “U Bring da Dog Out” (Rhythm & Knowledge), produced by Sean “Barney” Thomas 4:00
- “Blowed Away” (B-Rezell), produced by DeVante Swing 4:05
- “It’s Not Deep Enough” (Jewell), produced by Mr. Dalvin 4:28
- “Dogg Pound 4 Life” (Dat Nigga Daz, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Kurupt), produced by Dat Nigga Daz 4:59
The cassette edition included additional bonus tracks not on the CD, including 2Pac’s “Pain” and “Loyal to the Game” (2Pac, Treach, and Riddler), due to disc time constraints.
The Complete Soundtrack is available on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, Apple Music, SoundCloud, and other various platforms.
Official Trailer
Source of Above The Rim Soundtrack: Wikipedia, Genius
Where to Stream: Above the Rim (1994) is available on various digital rental platforms, and the soundtrack streams in full on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. For more classic movie soundtracks, visit our Movie Soundtrack hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who starred in Above the Rim (1994)?
The film stars Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, Leon, and Marlon Wayans.
What is the most famous song on the Above the Rim soundtrack?
“Regulate” by Warren G and Nate Dogg is the soundtrack’s biggest hit and one of the most enduring G-funk singles of the 1990s.
Is Above the Rim part of a trilogy?
Yes. Screenwriter Barry Michael Cooper considered Above the Rim the conclusion of his “Harlem Trilogy,” alongside New Jack City (1991) and Sugar Hill (1994).
Who produced the Above the Rim soundtrack?
The album was largely helmed by Death Row Records producers, including Dr. Dre, Dat Nigga Daz, DJ Quik, and Warren G, released through Death Row and Interscope Records.
Where can I listen to the Above the Rim soundtrack?
It’s available in full on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, SoundCloud, and YouTube.
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