Are you looking for the complete Nemesis Season 1 soundtrack from the Netflix series? You are in the right place. I have spent the last five years covering streaming-original soundtracks, and the Nemesis album is one of the most distinctive Netflix-Music releases I have heard this year. Scored by the Grammy-winning collective 1500 or Nothin’ — led by producer Larrance Dopson and singer-songwriter James Fauntleroy — the soundtrack album dropped digitally on May 14, 2026, and it does not sound like anything else on Netflix right now.
This guide covers everything: the composer collective behind the score, the full notable-track breakdown, where to stream the soundtrack, and what to listen for as you binge the series.
Quick Soundtrack Facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Series | Nemesis (Netflix, Season 1) |
| Score by | 1500 or Nothin' (Larrance "Rance" Dopson, James Fauntleroy) |
| Soundtrack release date | May 14, 2026 |
| Label | Netflix Music |
| Distribution | Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Tidal |
| Style | Hip-hop, soul, R&B, electronic, cinematic score hybrid |
Who Composed the Nemesis Soundtrack?
The score is credited to 1500 or Nothin’ — a Los Angeles-based collective of producers, songwriters, and instrumentalists that has been operating since the mid-2000s. The collective’s leadership is anchored by two of the most accomplished figures in modern Black music production:
- Larrance “Rance” Dopson — Grammy-winning producer and instrumentalist whose credits include Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and the entire pop-soul revival movement of the 2010s. He is one of the most-credited but least-public-facing producers of his generation.
- James Fauntleroy — one of the most decorated songwriters of the last fifteen years. He has written for or co-written with Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Frank Ocean, Anderson .Paak, and almost every name on the Pulitzer-adjacent end of mainstream pop. He is also a Grammy-winning songwriter on multiple Bruno Mars albums.
The collective has done occasional film and TV work before but Nemesis represents the most ambitious single project they have anchored. The fact that Netflix went to producer-songwriter-collective rather than to a traditional orchestral composer says something about where prestige streaming TV is headed for music.
About the Music Direction
The Nemesis score is built around a hybrid grammar. The orchestral side is there — strings, low brass, percussion — but the vocabulary is firmly hip-hop and soul. Beat-driven cues with traditional film-score string overlays. Atmospheric synth pads that resolve into chopped vocal samples. Live instrumentation paired with programmed elements. It is closer to a Hans Zimmer x Kanye West collaboration than to a Carter Burwell drama score.
What works about it: the score functions as both score and album. You can put the soundtrack on at a dinner and it holds together as a listening experience. That is rare. Most TV scores work in context and feel incomplete on Spotify. Nemesis is one of the few that genuinely earns repeated standalone listens.
Notable Tracks on the Nemesis Soundtrack
| # | Track | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Nemesis" | The main title theme — sets the soul-meets-cinematic-score vocabulary for the entire score |
| 2 | "Part 2: Oh Lord" | Gospel-leaning vocal feature; one of the most emotionally heavy cues |
| 3 | "Shockwave" | Percussion-driven action setpiece |
| 4 | "Bad Dream" | Atmospheric, low-tempo, the kind of cue that underscores a key reveal |
The full album sequencing on Spotify and Apple Music is built to be played front to back. PRIMETIMER’s episode-by-episode breakdown is the cleanest external reference if you want to match a specific cue to a specific scene as you binge.
Spotlight: Notable Songs and Score Moments
“Nemesis” — The Main Theme
The opening title track is the through-line. It establishes the show’s sonic identity in less than three minutes — programmed drums, slow-burning strings, Fauntleroy’s wordless vocal sitting just above the instrumentation. If you only listen to one track from the album, it is this one.
“Part 2: Oh Lord”
The gospel inheritance shows here. “Oh Lord” uses choral textures and call-and-response vocals that root the show’s emotional core in Black church music. The arrangement is restrained — nothing maximalist — which is what makes it land.
“Shockwave”
The score’s most propulsive cue. Heavy programmed drum work, real percussion layered on top, sub-bass synthesis pushing the low end. Standout track for anyone making a workout or driving playlist.
“Bad Dream”
Quiet, atmospheric, slow. The kind of cue that defines the show’s emotional valleys rather than its peaks. Plays under several key plot reveals across the season.
Soundtrack Album Details
- Title: Nemesis (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series)
- Composer / Production: 1500 or Nothin’ (Rance Dopson + James Fauntleroy)
- Release date: May 14, 2026 (digital)
- Label: Netflix Music
- Format: Digital streaming; vinyl release status not yet confirmed
Where to Stream the Nemesis Soundtrack
- Spotify — search “Nemesis Soundtrack from the Netflix Series”
- Apple Music — lossless audio available
- Amazon Music — HD streaming and album purchase
- YouTube Music — official Netflix Music YouTube playlists host the score
- Tidal and Deezer — full album available
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the soundtrack for Netflix’s Nemesis?
The score is credited to 1500 or Nothin’, a Los Angeles-based collective led by Grammy-winning producer Larrance “Rance” Dopson and Grammy-winning songwriter James Fauntleroy.
When was the Nemesis soundtrack released?
The soundtrack album was released digitally on May 14, 2026 through Netflix Music and is available on all major streaming platforms.
Is the Nemesis soundtrack on Spotify?
Yes. The full album is on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, and Deezer. Apple Music carries it in lossless audio.
What style is the Nemesis score?
The score blends hip-hop, soul, gospel, and R&B vocabulary with traditional cinematic-score instrumentation. It is closer to a hybrid producer-collective score than a traditional orchestral television score, reflecting 1500 or Nothin”s background in mainstream pop and Black music production.
Will there be a vinyl release?
Netflix Music has not yet announced a vinyl pressing of the Nemesis soundtrack. Based on the standard Netflix Music release pattern, a vinyl edition is plausible within three to six months of the digital release.
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