Quick Facts
| Title | You People |
| Director | Kenya Barris |
| Writers | Kenya Barris, Jonah Hill |
| Genre | Romantic Comedy |
| Composer | Daniel “Bekon” Tannenbaum |
| Release Date | January 20, 2023 (select theaters); January 27, 2023 (Netflix) |
| Where to Watch | Netflix |
You People Soundtrack: You People is a 2023 American romantic comedy film directed by Kenya Barris, which he co-wrote with Jonah Hill.
The film cast includes Hill, Lauren London, David Duchovny, Nia Long, Julia Louis–Dreyfus, and Eddie Murphy.
The film came under the production of Kevin Misher, Jonah Hill, and Kenya Barris.
You People was released in select theaters on January 20, 2023, before its Netflix streaming release on January 27.
Who Composed You People Soundtrack 2023
Daniel Tannenbaum, professionally known as Bekon, composed the original score for You People. He’s an American record producer, songwriter, and musician who began playing violin at age four.
Tannenbaum’s unique style of music has received praise and is widely appreciated by music lovers, making the ‘You People’ soundtrack a must-listen for everyone.
Bekon is known for producing and writing on Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy- and Pulitzer-winning album DAMN., and for contributing original songs and additional score to Disney’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021). He earlier worked as “Danny Keyz” alongside DJ Khalil, contributing to Eminem’s Recovery and Dr. Dre’s “Kush.”
You People Soundtrack List
Here is the complete list of songs for the movie You People, released in 2023, cross-checked against Netflix’s official Tudum song list for the film.
Chitty Bang: Leikeli47’s Chitty Bang is from Shape Up. The song was released in 2022 and had a genre of R&B/Soul.
MAGIC: The song comes under the Hip-Hop/Rap genre. It was performed by Vince Staples, Mustard, released in 2022.
Gold Fronts: Fousheé released a song called “Gold Fronts” in 2021 featuring Lil Wayne. The song is not included in any album.
Last Time That I Checc’d: Nipsey Hussle and YG collaborated on a song called “Last Time That I Checc’d,” which was part of the 2018 album ‘Victory Lap.’
The Payback: James Brown’s 37th studio album, “The Payback,” was released by Polydor Records in December 1973. The album features some of Brown’s most well-known tracks and is a must-listen for fans of his music.
Classic: The song “Classic,” which features Swizz Beatz and Jeremih, was originally released as a part of Meek Mill’s album ‘Dreams Worth More Than Money’ in 2015.
Stay High: “Stay High” is a hit song featuring Brittany Howard and Childish Gambino that was released in 2019 as part of the album titled “Jaime.”
Best Part: “Best Part” is a popular R&B song by Daniel Caesar featuring H.E.R. It was released in 2017 as part of his debut album ‘Freudian.’
Ordinary People: The movie features a version of the popular song “Ordinary People” by John Legend. This was one of two songs (along with “N***s in Paris”) written into the script from the start.
6 ‘N The Mornin: “Ice-T’s 1986 gangsta rap song “6 in the Mornin'” is considered one of the defining tracks of the genre. Produced by the Unknown DJ, it appeared on Rhyme Pays, Ice-T’s debut album 1987.”
Hood Took Me Under: “Hood Took Me Under” is a gangsta rap track by Compton’s Most Wanted from their album “Music to Driveby,” featuring MC Eiht.
N[expletive]s in Paris: “N* in Paris” is a song from the album “Watch the Throne” by American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West. The album was released in 2011.
Rise Up: “Rise Up” is a single by Andra Day released in 2015 from her debut album, Cheers to the Fall, through Warner Music Group.
Tonite: “Tonite” is a song by DJ Quik, released as the second single from his debut album Quik Is the Name. The song samples “Tonight” by Kleeer.
All I Do Is Win: “All I Do Is Win” is a 2010 song from DJ Khaled’s album Victory. It features T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, and Rick Ross. The song was released on February 8, 2010, as the album’s third single.
Drop It Like It’s Hot: “Drop It Like It’s Hot” is a song by Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell Williams. It was released on September 27, 2004, as the lead single from Snoop Dogg’s seventh studio album.
Popstar: “Popstar” is a popular song produced by DJ Khaled, an American record producer. The song features Canadian rapper Drake and was officially released on July 17th, 2020.
Moon River: Frank Ocean has a rendition of “Moon River” that is part of the soundtrack and can be streamed on Spotify and iTunes.
Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe: “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe” is a 1974 song by Barry White. It topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard R&B charts.
Where Did the Day Go: The song “Where Did the Day Go” by Wet plays during a podcast-recording montage late in the film.
Trauma Baby: One of the songs included in the ‘You People’ soundtrack is “Trauma Baby” by Malcolm Mays, which plays over the end credits.
Comfortable: GoGo Morrow’s “Comfortable” also appears on the soundtrack.
Pomegranate: Kota the Friend, a Hip-Hop/Rap artist, has released a song titled “Pomegranate” as part of his 2021 album, ‘Lyrics to Go Vol.2.’
Free Your Mind: An R&B/Soul track titled “Free Your Mind” by Amnesty also features in the film.
64 Years: The soundtrack of “You People” features a song called “64 Years” by Bekon himself, the film’s composer.
Calm Relax: Eric V. Hachikian has composed a track named ‘Calm Relax.’
CussWords: “CussWords” by the American rapper Too $hort plays during a Los Angeles cityscape montage.
Honest: Rocco’s song “Honest” was released in 2021 as part of his album with the same name.
Smack A Bitch: Rico Nasty’s “Smack a Bitch” from her album Nightmare Vacation is on the ‘You People’ soundtrack, blending punk rap, Afropop, hip-hop/rap, UK rap, and Nigerian hip-hop.
Dr. Music: The song “Dr. Music” by Family Underground rounds out the soundtrack.
You People Official Trailer
You can watch the trailer below:
You can listen to the entire album, including all the songs and the score, on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the You People soundtrack?
Daniel Tannenbaum, professionally known as Bekon, composed the score. He’s also known for his work on Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN. and Disney’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
How many songs are in the You People soundtrack?
Netflix’s official song list for the film includes roughly 29-30 tracks, spanning hip-hop, R&B, and soul artists including Nipsey Hussle, James Brown, Daniel Caesar, and Snoop Dogg.
Where can I watch You People?
You People streams exclusively on Netflix, after a brief run in select theaters starting January 20, 2023.
Who stars in You People?
Jonah Hill and Lauren London lead the cast as the central couple, with David Duchovny, Nia Long, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Eddie Murphy as their parents.
Is You People based on a true story?
No. It’s an original romantic comedy co-written by Kenya Barris and Jonah Hill, not an adaptation of real events.
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