Peter Farrelly’s raunchy action comedy Balls Up, now streaming exclusively on Prime Video, stars Mark Wahlberg, Paul Walter Hauser, Sacha Baron Cohen, Daniela Melchior, Benjamin Bratt, Molly Shannon, and Eric André in a story about two marketing executives whose World Cup condom pitch spirals into a chaotic international scandal.
But beyond its comedy, the film’s musical identity is one of its most distinctive elements — a sprawling, globe-trotting licensed song playlist paired with an original score that keeps the energy loose, fun, and rooted in Brazilian flavor.
Balls Up Soundtrack Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Film Title | Balls Up |
| Director | Peter Farrelly |
| Studio / Production | Skydance Media |
| Platform | Prime Video (Amazon) |
| Film Release Date | April 15, 2026 |
| Composer | Dave Palmer |
| Soundtrack Label | Amazon Music (playlist only) |
| Score Album Release | Not released as of April 2026 |
| Total Tracks (Playlist) | 25 |
| Total Runtime | Approx. 88 minutes |
Amazon Music has published an official playlist featuring the songs from the Prime Video original movie Balls Up. As of the film’s premiere on April 15, 2026, no formal soundtrack album has been announced for the score. The licensed song collection spans a wide range of genres — Brazilian samba and MPB, indie pop, classic rock, Latin alternative, and even synth-pop — reflecting the film’s Brazil-set backdrop and its chaotic energy. The playlist is a curated musical passport, leaning heavily into South American artists and sounds alongside well-known international names, giving the film a distinctly eclectic and vibrant sonic identity.
Who Composed the Balls Up Score?
The original score for Balls Up was composed by Dave Palmer, a Texas-born pianist, keyboardist, and film composer based in Ojai, California.
Dave Palmer was born on November 8, 1968, in Denton, Texas. He began studying piano at a young age and was performing professionally by the age of 17 in jazz and rock venues in Norfolk, Virginia, and Dallas, Texas.
Dave Palmer is a pianist, keyboardist, songwriter, arranger, producer and musical director, native to Texas, USA. He composed the score for the critically acclaimed film Beginners (2010), as well as played all the piano on the original works.
His notable credits include co-composing the score for the Oscar-winning film Beginners, as well as collaborating as a musician on Red Riding Hood, 30 Days of Night, Friday Night Lights, Stranger Than Fiction, The Brothers Bloom, and NBC’s Hannibal. He also scored the comedy series Loudermilk for its creators Peter Farrelly and Bobby Mort, and scored The Now for Farrelly on the Roku platform.
For Balls Up, Palmer is reuniting with director Peter Farrelly, having previously scored Farrelly’s last two features — The Greatest Beer Run Ever and Ricky Stanicky — as well as collaborating on the TV series Loudermilk. This makes Balls Up the fourth major Farrelly collaboration for Palmer.
Dave Palmer Filmography (Selected)
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Beginners | Composer |
| 2014 | Loudermilk (TV) | Composer |
| 2019 | The Now (Roku) | Composer |
| 2022 | The Greatest Beer Run Ever | Composer |
| 2023 | Ricky Stanicky | Composer |
| 2026 | Balls Up | Composer |
Balls Up Official Licensed Song Playlist — Full Tracklist
The following 25-track playlist was officially published by Amazon Music and confirmed by Film Music Reporter on April 15, 2026.
- Não Adianta – Trio Mocotó (4:07)
- A Moment Like You – Buva (2:55)
- Music on the Radio – Empire of the Sun (2:56)
- Golden – Zella Day (3:21)
- Freedom Is Free – Chicano Batman (4:04)
- Lotus 72 D – Zé Roberto (3:12)
- Só Love Na Cabeça (Ao Vivo) – Ivete Sangalo (3:21)
- atrás/além – O Terno (4:12)
- Sólo Falta Lo Mejor – Adanowsky (2:55)
- Papel De Chicle – Jonathan Richman (2:32)
- Baianá – Barbatuques (4:40)
- Somebody That I Used to Know – Gotye feat. Kimbra (4:05)
- Vagabundos De Otro Mundo – Adanowsky feat. León Larregui (3:40)
- volta e meia – O Terno, Devendra Banhart & Shintaro Sakamoto (3:15)
- Do Leme ao Pontal – Tim Maia (4:09)
- Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again – The Fortunes (2:52)
- Brazil – Lloyd Cole (2:58)
- Todo Lo Más Bello – Adanowsky (3:18)
- Oh! Tengo Suerte – Masayoshi Takanaka (4:13)
- Fresh Air – Quicksilver Messenger Service (5:22)
- Heaven – Mitski (3:44)
- Bate – Toco (5:14)
- Muchachos, Ahora Nos Volvimos a Ilusionar – La Mosca (2:21)
- Changes – Empire of the Sun (3:38)
- We Built This City – Starship (4:56)
Score Highlights
Since the original score album has not been released, individual track titles from Dave Palmer‘s composition work are not yet publicly available. What is confirmed is that Palmer delivered an original score to complement the film’s Brazil-set, high-energy comic adventure. Based on his established approach with Farrelly on previous projects, his scoring style favors light jazz-inflected textures, playful piano work, and tonally flexible compositions that ride alongside comedy without overpowering it. Listeners familiar with his work on The Greatest Beer Run Ever and Ricky Stanicky can expect a similarly warm, character-driven musical backdrop for Balls Up.
This section will be updated when the score album details are officially released.
Balls Up Licensed Songs / Needle Drops
The Balls Up licensed song selection is one of the film’s most notable musical features. Among the artists featured are Empire of the Sun, Starship, Mitski, The Fortunes, Buva, Toco, Lloyd Cole, Chicano Batman, Zella Day, Trio Mocotó, Adanowsky, Tim Maia, and others. Here’s a breakdown of the key needle drops and their musical context:
“We Built This City” – Starship: The iconic 1985 arena rock anthem lands as an unmistakably bold choice for a comedy about chaotic ambition — a winking, over-the-top bookend to the film’s reckless spirit.
“Somebody That I Used to Know” – Gotye feat. Kimbra: The global 2011 hit brings a moment of emotional contrast to the mayhem, lending a bittersweet tone at a key narrative beat.
“Heaven” – Mitski: One of the more unexpected picks on the list, Mitski’s delicate indie-pop track from her Laurel Hell era signals a quieter, more introspective moment within the film’s otherwise high-octane energy.
“Freedom Is Free” – Chicano Batman: The LA-based Latin psychedelic soul band’s groovy, laid-back anthem fits perfectly against a Brazilian backdrop with its warm, sun-drenched production.
“Não Adianta” – Trio Mocotó: Opening the playlist, this Brazilian samba-funk classic sets the film’s geographic and cultural tone right from the start.
“Do Leme ao Pontal” – Tim Maia: A legendary track from Brazil’s most beloved soul singer, cementing the film’s deep commitment to authentic Brazilian music rather than surface-level tourism.
“Muchachos, Ahora Nos Volvimos a Ilusionar” – La Mosca: The Argentine rock anthem that became the viral anthem of Argentina’s 2022 World Cup run — an incredibly sharp and knowing selection for a film built around the World Cup.
“Music on the Radio” / “Changes” – Empire of the Sun: The Australian electronic duo appears twice on the playlist, providing glittery synth-pop energy at multiple points across the film.
“Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again” – The Fortunes: The nostalgic 1971 easy-listening pop track adds a retro, almost ironic sheen to the film’s comedic misadventures.
Where to Stream the Balls Up Soundtrack?
Balls Up is streaming exclusively on Prime Video as an Amazon original film. For the music, Amazon Music has published an official playlist featuring all the songs from the film, making it the primary destination to listen to the licensed song collection in one place.
The individual tracks are also available across major streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music, as the songs are all from established artists with existing streaming catalogs. As of April 2026, no dedicated score album from composer Dave Palmer has been released on any platform.
FAQs
Who composed the original score for Balls Up?
The original score for Balls Up was composed by Dave Palmer, an American pianist and film composer based in Ojai, California. He is a frequent collaborator of director Peter Farrelly, having previously scored The Greatest Beer Run Ever, Ricky Stanicky, and the TV series Loudermilk.
How many songs are in the Balls Up soundtrack playlist?
The officially released Amazon Music playlist for Balls Up contains 25 licensed tracks spanning Brazilian MPB and samba, indie pop, Latin alternative, classic rock, and synth-pop.
Has a Balls Up score album been released?
As of April 17, 2026, no score album for Balls Up has been announced or released. The Amazon Music playlist covers only the licensed songs, not Dave Palmer’s original composition work.
When did Balls Up premiere?
Balls Up premiered exclusively on Prime Video on April 15, 2026.
Where can I listen to the Balls Up soundtrack?
The official song playlist is available on Amazon Music. The individual tracks from artists like Mitski, Gotye, Empire of the Sun, and others can also be streamed on Spotify and Apple Music.
What are the standout songs in the Balls Up soundtrack?
Notable picks include “We Built This City” by Starship, “Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye feat. Kimbra, “Heaven” by Mitski, and “Muchachos, Ahora Nos Volvimos a Ilusionar” by La Mosca — the viral Argentina World Cup anthem.
Who directed Balls Up?
Balls Up was directed by Peter Farrelly, the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind Green Book, and written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the screenwriters of Deadpool and Zombieland.