Trolls Soundtrack: Trolls is a 2016 American animated adventure musical comedy film that came under the direction of Mike Mitchell and Walt Dohrn.
It is based on the Good Luck Trolls dolls created by Thomas Dam and the screenplay is written by Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger.
The voice cast includes Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Zooey Deschanel, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Christine Baranski, Russell Brand, and John Cleese.
The animated movie was a collaboration of producers and co-producers, including Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, Holly Edwards, Dannie Festa, and Gina Shay.
Trolls Release Date: The animated and musical film premiered at the BFI London Film Festival on Oct 8, 2016, and was later released in the US on Nov 4, 2016, by 20th Century Fox. In the UK, it was released earlier on Oct 21, 2016.
Trolls kicked off a full franchise: it was followed by Trolls World Tour (2020) and Trolls Band Together (2023), both of which built on the original’s jukebox-musical approach with new original songs alongside classic covers.
Quick Facts
| Film | Trolls (2016) |
| Genre | Animated Adventure Musical Comedy |
| Directors | Mike Mitchell & Walt Dohrn |
| Score Composer | Christophe Beck |
| Soundtrack Album | Trolls: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (RCA Records, September 23, 2016) |
| Key Vocalists | Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick, Gwen Stefani, Ariana Grande, Earth, Wind & Fire |
| Studio | DreamWorks Animation / 20th Century Fox |
| US Release Date | November 4, 2016 |
| Where to Stream | Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music |
Who Composed Trolls Soundtrack?
Christophe Beck composed the score for Trolls. Christophe Beck is a famous Canadian composer who created the instrumental score for Trolls, a popular animated movie.
Beck’s work on the Trolls score has received recognition, and it sits alongside his reputation as one of the busiest composers in animated film.
Apart from this, the composer is also known for Frozen (2013), Ant-Man (2015), and The Muppets (2011). The vocal soundtrack album itself, separate from Beck’s score, was produced primarily by Justin Timberlake, Max Martin, and Shellback.
Trolls Soundtrack List
Trolls: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released on September 23, 2016, by RCA Records. The album has 13 tracks performed by various artists and was certified Platinum in the US and Australia.
- Hair Up: Written by Timberlake, Max Martin, Shellback, Savan Kotecha, and Oscar Holter, and performed by Timberlake, Martin, Shellback, and Holter.
- Can’t Stop the Feeling!: A disco-pop song by Justin Timberlake. It was released in 2016, written and produced by Timberlake, Max Martin, and Shellback. It was nominated for the Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Original Song and won the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
- Move Your Feet: A hit dance-punk song by Danish pop duo Junior Senior. It was released in 2002 and became their biggest hit.
- Get Back Up Again: A song by Anna Kendrick that encourages listeners to keep trying and never give up. It was written by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Justin Timberlake.
- The Sound of Silence: “The Sound of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel was written by Paul Simon and recorded in 1964. It was released on their debut album “Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.” in October of the same year.
- Hello: A 1984 pop, quiet storm, soft rock hit song by Lionel Richie from his album “Can’t Slow Down”.
- I’m Coming Out: A disco, funk, and soul song by Diana Ross. It was written and produced by Chic members Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers.
- They Don’t Know: A song by Ariana Grande co-written by Justin Timberlake, Savan Kotecha, and Ilya Salmanzadeh, produced by Ilya and Timberlake.
- True Colors: Cyndi Lauper’s 1986 hit, covered for the film by Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake, produced by Timberlake and The Outfit.
- September: A popular disco, funk, R&B song by American band Earth, Wind & Fire, originally released in 1978 and re-recorded with Timberlake and Kendrick for this soundtrack.
- What U Workin’ With?: Recorded by Gwen Stefani and Justin Timberlake. The urban/dance song was co-written and co-produced by Timberlake with Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh.
Trolls Official Trailer
You can view the trailer by clicking on the video below:
The album’s songs and the score are streamed from various platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Trolls (2016) score?
Christophe Beck composed the instrumental score for Trolls. The vocal soundtrack album was produced primarily by Justin Timberlake, Max Martin, and Shellback.
What is the most famous song from the Trolls soundtrack?
“Can’t Stop the Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake is the film’s signature song. It reached number one in 17 countries, won the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media, and was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe.
Does Anna Kendrick sing in Trolls?
Yes. Anna Kendrick, who voices Poppy, sings lead or co-lead vocals on “Get Back Up Again” and the “True Colors” cover with Justin Timberlake.
When was the Trolls soundtrack album released?
Trolls: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released on September 23, 2016, by RCA Records, ahead of the film’s November 4, 2016 US theatrical release.
Is there a soundtrack for the later Trolls movies?
Yes. Trolls World Tour (2020) and Trolls Band Together (2023) both have their own original soundtrack albums that continue the series’ mix of original songs and pop covers.
Where can I stream the Trolls soundtrack?
The Trolls soundtrack is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
Related Reading
Related reading: Movie Soundtracks Hub, Streaming Guide, and Disney+ for more animated film soundtracks.