Fast and Furious Soundtrack: The Fast and the Furious is a 2001 action film directed by Rob Cohen from a screenplay by Gary Scott Thompson, Erik Bergquist, and David Ayer.
Quick Facts
| Title | The Fast and the Furious (2001) |
| Director | Rob Cohen |
| Composer (score) | BT (Brian Transeau) |
| Genre | Action, Crime |
| Studio/Label | Universal Pictures (film); Murder Inc./Def Jam/Universal Music Group (soundtrack) |
| Release Date | June 22, 2001 (film); June 5, 2001 (soundtrack) |
| Runtime | 1h 46m (106 minutes) |
It is based on the Vibe magazine article “Racer X” by Ken Li. It is the first installment in the Fast & Furious franchise.
The film stars Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Rick Yune, Chad Lindberg, Johnny Strong, and Ted Levine.
Neal H. Moritz produced the action film with executive producers Doug Claybourne and John Pogue, and Creighton Bellinger associately produced it.
Release Date: The first installment in the Fast & Furious franchise was released at the Mann Village Theatre in Los Angeles on June 18, 2001, and was released by Universal Pictures to theaters in the United States on June 22, 2001.
Who Composed Fast and Furious?
BT Composed Fast and Furious. BT’s full name is Brian Wayne Transeau. He is an American musician, DJ, singer, songwriter, record producer, composer, and audio engineer.
The composer is best known for his work in The Core in 2003, Stealth in 2005, and Blade II in 2002.
Fast and Furious Soundtrack List
Here is the list of Fast and Furious Soundtrack:
- Good Life (Remix): This song was performed by Faith Evans and penned by Faith Evans, August Moon, Rasheem Sharrief Pugh, and Tamy Lester Smith.
- Pov City Anthem: This is a 2001 song acted by Caddillac Tah and penned by Tiheem Crocker, Irving Lorenzo, and Taiwan Green.
- When a Man Does Wrong: It is an R&B/Soul, hip-hop/rap song performed by Ashanti and written by Lorenzo.
- Race Against Time Part 2: Race Against Time Part 2 is a 2001 song where Tank performed and was written by Jeffrey Atkins, Lorenzo, and Robert Mays.
- Furious: This song was performed by Ja Rule featuring Vita & O1 and was penned by Atkins, Otha Miller, Lorenzo, and Richard Wilson.
- Take My Time Tonight: Take My Time Tonight was performed by R. Kelly and written by Robert Kelly.
- Suicide: This song was performed by Scarface and penned by Brad Jordan, Lorenzo, and Larry Ogletree.
- The Prayer: The hit song was acted by Black Child and was written by Ramel Gill, Lorenzo, and Gary Solomon.
- Tudunn Tudunn Tudunn (Make U Jump): The hit song was acted by Funkmaster Flex and written by Victor Santiago, William Lora, and Edwin Almonte.
- Hustlin: The Hustlin song was performed by Fat Joe and was penned by Joseph Cartagena and Nicholas Loftin.
- Freestyle: The song was performed by Boo & Gotti and was produced by Irv Gotti.
- Rollin’ (Urban Assault Vehicle): The song was performed by Limp Bizkit, and the music was written by Fred Durst, Earl Simmons, Reggie Noble, Clifford Smith, and Kasseem Dean.
- Life Ain’t a Game: The song was performed by Ja Rule and was written by Atkins, Damian Young, Howie Hersh, and Martin Gore.
- Cali Diseaz: This song was performed by Shade Sheist and was penned by Tramayne Thompson, Nathaniel Hale, and D. Young.
- Didn’t I: This song was performed by Petey Pablo and was written by Moses Barrett III and Charles Shaw.
- Put It On Me (Remix): It was performed by Ja Rule and was penned by Atkins, Crocker, Lorenzo, and Paul Walcott.
- Justify My Love: Vita performed it featuring Ashanti and was penned by Ingrid Chavez, Lenny Kravitz, and Madonna Ciccone.
Fast and Furious Official Trailer
You can watch the trailer below:
You can enjoy the entire album, including its songs and scores, on popular streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube. These platforms offer a variety of themes, and you can easily search for the album by name.
Where to Stream the Fast and Furious Soundtrack
The Fast and the Furious (2001) is widely available to rent or stream across major platforms — see our Streaming guide for current options. The hip-hop and R&B-driven soundtrack album, along with BT’s companion score cues (released on the follow-up album More Fast and Furious), can be streamed on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the score for The Fast and the Furious?
BT (Brian Transeau) composed the original score for The Fast and the Furious (2001). His score cues, including “The Fast and the Furious Theme,” were released on the second soundtrack album, More Fast and Furious.
What is the opening song in The Fast and the Furious?
The soundtrack album opens with “Good Life (Remix),” performed by Faith Evans and featuring Ja Rule, Vita, and Caddillac Tah. It was also the album’s lone single.
Was there more than one Fast and the Furious soundtrack album?
Yes. The first, hip-hop-driven soundtrack was released June 5, 2001. A second album, More Fast and Furious, followed on December 18, 2001, featuring alternative and nu-metal tracks (Saliva, Hoobastank, Machine Head) plus selections from BT’s film score.
Is the Fast and the Furious soundtrack available on streaming platforms?
Yes. Both soundtrack albums are available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
Who stars in The Fast and the Furious (2001)?
The film stars Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and Jordana Brewster, launching what became the Fast & Furious franchise.
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