Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (soundtrack)

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Original Score)
Film score by
ReleasedSeptember 1, 2021 (2021-09-01)
StudioAbbey Road Studios
GenreFilm score
Length68:19
Label
Joel P. West chronology
Just Mercy
(2019)
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Original Score)
(2021)
Marvel Cinematic Universe soundtrack chronology
What If...?
(2021)
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
(2021)
Eternals
(2021)

The soundtrack for the 2021 American superhero film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, based on the Marvel Comics character Shang-Chi and produced by Marvel Studios, consists of an original score composed by Joel P. West and a soundtrack album on which Sean Miyashiro and 88rising serve as executive producers that features original songs performed by various artists. The film score was released by Marvel Music and Hollywood Records on September 1, 2021, while the soundtrack album was released by Marvel Music, Hollywood Records, and Interscope Records on September 3, 2021, with four singles from the soundtrack released in August 2021.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Original Score)

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Recording for the film's score, composed by Joel P. West, began at Abbey Road Studios in London by June 2021. West scored director Destin Daniel Cretton's four previous films.[1] The original score for the film was released by Marvel Music and Hollywood Records on September 1, 2021.[2]

Track listing

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All music is composed by Joel P. West

No.TitleLength
1."Xu Shang-Chi"2:55
2."Your Father"3:13
3."The Bamboo Spring"3:18
4."Your Mother"2:05
5."Training"1:55
6."Brother and Sister"1:38
7."Three Days"1:24
8."Don't Look Down"4:09
9."Revenge"1:35
10."My Son is Home"2:19
11."Zhe Zhi"2:55
12."Together Soon"1:14
13."Stay in the Pocket"1:45
14."The Waterfall"2:28
15."Ancestors"4:12
16."Who You Are"2:39
17."A Blood Debt"6:16
18."Grief"2:06
19."Is This What You Wanted?"3:17
20."The Deep"2:35
21."Inheritance"4:29
22."I Won't Leave You Again"4:13
23."The Light and the Dark"1:46
24."Qingming Jie"2:17
25."Family"1:36
Total length:68:19

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: The Album

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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: The Album
Soundtrack album by
ReleasedSeptember 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)
Length61:37
Label
Producer
Singles from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: The Album
  1. "Lazy Susan"
    Released: August 10, 2021
  2. "Every Summertime"
    Released: August 10, 2021
  3. "Run It"
    Released: August 12, 2021
  4. "In the Dark"
    Released: August 20, 2021

Two singles from the film's soundtrack, "Lazy Susan" by 21 Savage and Rich Brian (featuring Warren Hue and MaSiWei) and "Every Summertime" by Niki, were released on August 10, 2021, by Marvel Music, Hollywood Records, and Interscope Records.[3][4] A third single from the soundtrack, "Run It" by DJ Snake, Rick Ross, and Brian, was featured in a promotional spot for the film on August 12,[5] and was released the following day. The track was also used as the "anthem" for ESPN's 2021–2022 college football coverage.[6] A fourth single titled "In the Dark" by Swae Lee and featuring Jhené Aiko was released on August 20.[7] A soundtrack album containing these songs was released on September 3, executive produced by Sean Miyashiro and 88rising.[8][9]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Always Rising" (Niki, Rich Brian and Warren Hue)
3:04
2."Diamonds + and Pearls" (DPR Live, DPR Ian and peace.)
  • Bekon
  • Balmoris
  • Miyashiro
  • The Donuts
3:39
3."In the Dark" (Swae Lee and Jhené Aiko)
  • Bell
  • Halm
2:41
4."Lazy Susan" (21 Savage, Rich Brian, Warren Hue, and MaSiWei)
  • Chong the Nomad
  • Kid Hazel
  • Chahayed
  • Taydex
  • Singerman
4:39
5."Nomad" (Zion.T and Gen Hoshino)
  • Danny Chung
  • Gen Hoshino
  • Jack Latham
  • Vince
  • Zion T
  • Kush
Jam City3:24
6."Fire in the Sky" (Anderson .Paak)
  • Chahayed
  • Taydex
  • Singerman
3:21
7."Lose Control" (JJ Lin)
  • Balmoris
  • Tannenbaum
  • Marius Feder
  • Pete Gonazales
  • Miyashiro
  • Sergiu Gherman
  • Mehlenbacher
  • Bekon
  • Balmoris
  • Miyashiro
  • The Donuts
4:14
8."Every Summertime" (Niki)
  • Jacob Ray
  • Zefanya
  • Ray
  • Niki
3:35
9."Never Gonna Come Down" (Mark Tuan and Bibi)
  • Chris Miles
  • Lewis Hughes
  • Nicholas Audino
  • Te Whiti Warbrick
  • Hue
  • Nick "Unknown Nick" Audino
  • SICKDRUMZ
3:23
10."Foolish" (Rich Brian, Warren Hue and Guapdad 4000)
  • Imanuel
  • Miles
  • Balmoris
  • Krieger
  • Tannenbaum
  • Guapdad 4000
  • Mehlenbacher
  • Hue
  • Bekon
  • Balmoris
  • Miyashiro
  • The Donuts
2:57
11."Clocked Out!" (Audrey Nuna and Niki)3:10
12."Act Up" (Rich Brian and EarthGang)
  • August Grant
  • Barney Bones
  • Imanuel
  • Krieger
  • Tannenbaum
  • Feder
  • Olu Fann
  • Gherman
  • Mehlenbacher
  • WowGr8
  • Bekon
  • Craig Balmoris
  • Sean Miyashiro
  • The Donuts
3:18
13."Baba Says" (Adawa and Shayiting EL)
  • Ada Wa
  • Miles
  • Jorgen Odegard
  • Sha Yi Ting
  • Hue
Jordan Odegard4:23
14."Run It" (DJ Snake featuring Rick Ross and Rich Brian)
  • Imanuel
  • Christian Dold
  • DJ Snake
  • Rick Ross
  • Sim
  • Diamond Pistols
  • DJ Snake
  • Sim
2:43
15."Swan Song" (Saweetie and Niki)Ray2:47
16."War With Heaven" (Keshi)
  • Ray
  • Taylor Dexter
  • Singerman
3:13
17."Hot Soup" (88rising and Simu Liu)
  • Balmoris
  • Krieger
  • Tannenbaum
  • Miyashiro
  • Mehlenbacher
  • Bekon
  • Balmoris
  • The Donuts
3:07
18."Warriors" (Warren Hue and Seori)
  • Bekon
  • Balmoris
  • DJ Dahi
  • Miyashiro
  • The Donuts
3:59
Total length:61:37

Charts

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Chart performance for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: The Album
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[10] 88
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[11] 47
US Billboard 200[12] 160
US Soundtrack Albums (Billboard)[13] 3

Additional music

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"Hotel California" by the Eagles is featured in the film's mid-credits scene, but is not included in either soundtrack album.[14]

References

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  1. ^ "Joel P West Scoring Marvel's 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'". Film Music Reporter. June 21, 2021. Archived from the original on June 21, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  2. ^ "'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' Score Album Details". Film Music Reporter. August 31, 2021. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  3. ^ Outlaw, Kofi (August 9, 2021). "Marvel's Shang-Chi Reveals Soundtrack Single "Lazy Susan" With 21 Savage and 88Rising". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on August 9, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  4. ^ Perine, Aaron (August 10, 2021). "Marvel's Shang-Chi: Listen to First Singles From Legend of the Ten Rings Soundtrack". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on August 10, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  5. ^ Paige, Rachel (August 12, 2021). "A New Marvel Hero Rises In Latest 'Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings' Spot". Marvel.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  6. ^ Lopez, Isabelle (August 13, 2021). "ESPN Announces "Run It" By DJ Snake ft. Rick Ross & Rich Brian Chosen as New College Football Anthem for 2021-22 Season". ESPN Press Room. Archived from the original on August 15, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  7. ^ Tigg, Fnr (August 19, 2021). "Swae Lee and Jhene Aiko Drop New Track "In The Dark"". Complex. Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  8. ^ "Swae Lee's & Jhené Aiko's Song 'In the Dark' from 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' Released". Film Music Reporter. August 20, 2021. Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  9. ^ "'Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings: The Album' Drops September 3". Marvel.com. September 2, 2021. Archived from the original on September 2, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  10. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 13 September 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1645. Australian Recording Industry Association. September 13, 2021. p. 6.
  11. ^ "Billboard Canadian Albums Chart: Week of September 18, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  12. ^ "Billboard 200 Chart: Week of September 18, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  13. ^ "Soundtracks Chart: Week of September 18, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  14. ^ B. Vary, Adam (September 4, 2021). "'Shang-Chi's' Director Explains Those Post-Credits Scenes". Variety. Archived from the original on September 4, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.