Prime Video’s action-comedy Ride or Die premiered on July 15, 2026, dropping all eight episodes at once. Created by Tessa Coates, the series stars Octavia Spencer as Debbie Claybourne and Hannah Waddingham as Judith Burton, two lifelong best friends whose bond is upended when Debbie learns Judith has secretly been working as an international assassin. Rounding out the cast are Bill Nighy, Ed Skrein, Sylvia Hoeks, Jamie Parker, Calam Lynch, Savannah Steyn, and Kathryn Drysdale, as the pair go on the run across Europe while being hunted by a shadowy enemy.
From here on, this article is entirely about the music — the original score, the pop and rock needle drops that power each episode, and where to stream all of it.
Ride or Die Soundtrack Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | Ride or Die |
| Created by | Tessa Coates |
| Director(s) | Peyton Reed (Episodes 1–2); remaining episode directors not yet confirmed |
| Studio/Production | Amazon MGM Studios, Paramount Television Studios, Spring Tide, Double Dream, Orit Entertainment |
| Platform | Amazon Prime Video |
| Series Premiere | July 15, 2026 |
| Composer | Isabella Summers |
| Label | Milan Records |
| Soundtrack Release Date | July 16, 2026 |
| Total Score Tracks | 13 |
| Total Runtime | 37:50 |
Ride or Die Soundtrack Overview
The official Ride or Die (Prime Original Series Soundtrack) is a 13-track digital album released through Milan Records on July 16, 2026, one day after the show’s premiere. It’s available in standard digital and hi-res formats and collects the instrumental score written for the series’ first season. Alongside the score album, the show itself carries a dense, needle-drop-heavy soundtrack of contemporary pop, alternative rock, and international dance tracks that plays underneath nearly every scene, giving the series its high-energy, globe-trotting personality.
The score leans into propulsive, rhythmic cues that mirror the show’s blend of comedy and spy-thriller tension, while the licensed soundtrack does the heavy lifting for tone-setting: party scenes, road-trip montages, and country-hopping transitions as Debbie and Judith move from Austria to France, Spain, Monaco, and beyond.
Who Composed the Ride or Die Soundtrack?
The original score for Ride or Die was written by English composer Isabella Summers, professionally known as Isa Machine. Summers is best recognized as a founding member and keyboardist of the Grammy-nominated band Florence + the Machine, where she spent well over a decade as a songwriter and producer before shifting into scoring for film and television.
Her scoring career began with Sam Levinson’s Assassination Nation, and she earned an Emmy nomination for her work on Hulu’s Little Fires Everywhere. Since then, Summers has built a busy TV and film scoring résumé that spans streaming originals and features, with credits including Physical (Apple TV+), Panic (Amazon Prime Video), Sex/Life (Netflix), KAOS (Netflix), Lisa Frankenstein, Call Jane, and My Oxford Year. Ride or Die marks her latest series score, composed specifically for the Prime Video production.
Ride or Die Official Tracklist
All track titles and durations below are sourced from FMDB’s official release listing for the Milan Records digital album.
- I Know How to Find Them — 1:56
- On the Run — 1:14
- Thousands of Graves — 2:43
- We Know Where Home Is — 2:13
- Let Me Out — 2:08
- Judith’s Story — 3:52
- Don’t Ever Come Back — 2:31
- Surveillance Static — 4:01
- Road Trip — 2:41
- You Were Always an Exception — 2:45
- We Were Being Followed — 4:25
- Blades — 2:43
- Only Getting Started — 4:38
Total Runtime: 37:50
Score Highlights
The descriptions below are analytically derived from track titles and the show’s plot context rather than official liner notes, so they should be read as informed interpretation rather than confirmed cue placement.
- “Judith’s Story” — At nearly four minutes, this is one of the longer cues on the album and likely functions as a character theme tracing Judith’s hidden past as an assassin.
- “Surveillance Static” — The title suggests a tension cue built around a stakeout or hacking sequence, consistent with the show’s espionage subplot involving Interpol and the Albanian crime network.
- “We Were Being Followed” — The longest cue on the album at 4:25, this track’s title points to a pursuit or chase sequence, likely scoring one of the series’ cross-country escape scenes.
- “Blades” — A short, sharp title that suggests a close-quarters action or fight cue.
- “Only Getting Started” — Closing out the album at 4:38, this is likely the finale cue, a fitting capstone given its placement as the last track.
Ride or Die Licensed Songs & Needle Drops
Beyond Isabella Summers’ score, Ride or Die is packed with licensed music across all eight episodes — SeekerTune has documented 52 songs total, spanning pop, dance, hip-hop, and international tracks. Below is a selection of the confirmed needle drops with verified scene context.
Episode 1: “The Book of Judith”
- “Kill of the Night” by Gin Wigmore — the show’s opening credits theme
- “Shoop” by Salt-N-Pepa — plays as Debbie dances in the kitchen
- “Dancing On My Own” by Robyn — soundtracks Debbie dancing at a party
- “Boss B*h”** by Doja Cat — plays as Debbie and Judith wake up
- “Alibi (feat. Rudimental)” by Ella Henderson — DJ set at a snow party in Austria
- “Nitro” by Dick Dale — scores Debbie racing to buy an item before two men reach it
Episode 2: “The Yellow Wood”
- “B*h”** by Meredith Brooks — plays as Judith hides bodies in a car trunk
- “Burning” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs — featured during the episode’s climactic scenes
Episode 3: “Strangers on a Train”
- “Alright” by Supergrass — aerial shots of London
- “Wonderful” by Adam Ant — Debbie says goodbye on a train
- “La Madrague” by Brigitte Bardot — plays during the pair’s travels through France
- “I Am An Army” by Ruelle — scores Judith smashing a mirror with her head
Episode 4: “The Spanish Prisoner”
- “Don’t Start Now” by Dua Lipa — a nightclub dance scene
- “I Make This Look Good” by Kidarah — Judith and Debbie enter an empty nightclub
- “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals — Debbie walking alone through the city
- “Me Gustas Tú” by Manu Chao — featured as the pair settle into Spain
Episode 5: “The Count of Monte Carlo”
- “So Obsessed” by Seibold and ittibitti — scores a slow-motion party entrance
Episode 6: “Moonlight on the Bosphorus”
- “GØD” by KiNG MALA
- “Now We Fall” by Tors
Episode 7: “The Geneva Convention”
- “Awayfromhere” by NO CEREMONY/// — plays as Debbie, handcuffed in a van, is questioned about a photo
- “Keep Me” by Novo Amor
Episode 8: “The Song of Deborah”
- “See Her Out (Thats Just Life)” by Francis and the Lights — Debbie exits a car surrounded by photographers
- “Lift You Up” by Ruelle
- “How Strong I Am” by Madeline Edwards
Trailer-only songs (not confirmed in-episode): “Doing Good” by Anders Lewén and Kiralina, and “Physical” by Dua Lipa both appear in the official Prime Video trailer but are kept separate here since trailer placement doesn’t confirm an in-show scene.
Isabella Summers: Composer Filmography
| Title | Type | Platform/Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Assassination Nation | Film | Theatrical |
| Little Fires Everywhere | TV Series | Hulu |
| Riviera (main title theme) | TV Series | Sky Networks |
| Panic | TV Series | Amazon Prime Video |
| Physical | TV Series | Apple TV+ |
| Sex/Life | TV Series | Netflix |
| Call Jane | Film | Theatrical |
| Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Film | Theatrical |
| KAOS | TV Series | Netflix |
| Lisa Frankenstein | Film | Theatrical |
| My Oxford Year | Film | Netflix |
| Dust Bunny | Film | Theatrical |
| Lucky | Film | Unconfirmed |
| Ride or Die | TV Series | Amazon Prime Video |
Exact release years for a few earlier titles weren’t independently re-verified for this article and are omitted where uncertain; the credits themselves are confirmed via Film Music Reporter and the ASCAP composer spotlight.
Where to Listen to the Ride or Die Soundtrack?
The Ride or Die (Prime Original Series Soundtrack) by Isabella Summers is available to stream and purchase digitally on Spotify and Apple Music, courtesy of Milan Records. The 13-track score released on July 16, 2026, in both standard and hi-res digital formats. Fans looking for the show’s licensed pop and rock needle drops can find episode-by-episode playlists compiled by soundtrack-tracking sites like SeekerTune, though those songs are separate from the official score album.
FAQs
Who composed the music for Ride or Die?
The original score for Ride or Die was composed by Isabella Summers, also known professionally as Isa Machine, a founding member of Florence + the Machine.
How many tracks are on the Ride or Die soundtrack album?
The official Milan Records score album contains 13 tracks with a combined runtime of 37 minutes and 50 seconds.
When was the Ride or Die soundtrack released?
The soundtrack was released digitally on July 16, 2026, one day after the series premiered on Prime Video.
What is the opening theme song of Ride or Die?
The series’ opening credits use “Kill of the Night” by Gin Wigmore.
Where can I stream the Ride or Die soundtrack?
The official score album is available on Spotify and Apple Music.
Are the pop songs in Ride or Die on the official soundtrack album?
No. The Milan Records album contains only Isabella Summers’ instrumental score. The show’s many licensed pop, rock, and dance needle drops are not included on that album and must be found individually or through third-party episode-by-episode soundtrack guides.
How many songs are featured across the whole season of Ride or Die?
Soundtrack-tracking site SeekerTune has documented 52 total licensed songs across the show’s eight episodes, in addition to the 13-track original score.