Ranking All the Songs from The XXX Soundtrack
When we talk about classic movies produced in the early 2000s, XXX does get a shout. The film shows an actor with attitude elements, tattoos, extreme sports, and disregard for authority. These are the characteristics that define Xander Cage. The Russian goons had a plan to rule over the whole world. When the US government learned that the Russians had acquired a biological weapon, they knew they had their work cut out. It prompted a response from the US government, with NSA Agent Gibbons attempting to recruit an undercover agent with no ties to the US government. Xander Cage appeared to meet the description. Xander Cage, taken into custody by August Gibbons, was forced to take the job or land in jail. He chose to become an undercover agent for the US government. The movie truly is action-packed with a thriller element with explosions, gunfires, and some of the most high-stake stunts from Xander Cage. The movie featured some of the most talented actors, Vin Diesel (Xander Cage) and Samwel. L. Jackson(Agent Augustus Gibbons), Danny Trejo, and Leila Arcieri. The XXX soundtrack has a mix of hard rock, un-metal, and techno music. This album doesn’t miss when it comes to reaching its target audience. Here is our ranking of all the songs from the XXX soundtrack.
19. Lick – Joi Gilliam
“Lick” is an R&B song released under the Universal Records label in 2002. The soundtrack became an instant hit and her most successful single to date. Unfortunately, she left her former music label to join Pookie Entertainment Label.
18. Yo, Yo, Yo – Dani Stevenson
Just from the R&B, Jazz, and Neo-Soul combination, you can listen to the creativity put into this song. Performed by Dani Stevenson, the song’s release came in April 2003 under the label “Universal Motown Records.”
17. It’s Okay – Postaboy and Rashad
If you are a typical old-school Hip-hop/Rap fan, I suggest adding this song to your playlist. Postaboy, one of the performers, was the first rapper to be featured in the Freestyle Friday Hall Of Fame and only performed his concerts in Harlem.
16. Lights, Camera, Action! – Mr. Cheeks, Missy Elliot, and P.Diddy
“Lights, Camera, Action” is the remix used in the XXX movie soundtrack featuring Missy Elliot and P. Diddy.The original song written by Mr. Cheeks was released in August 2001 and was Mr. Cheek’s most successful song as a single artist, the music having peaked at number one on the U.S. hot R&B/Hip-Hop Billboards.
15. Connected For Life – Westside Connection and Butchy Cassidy
Produced by Mannie Fresh, “Connected For Life” was the second song released from the album Bang Or Ball. Even though Ice Cube co-wrote the song and appeared in the music video, he didn’t perform the song.
14. Still Fly – Big Tymers
“Still Fly,” whose release came in March 2002, was the most successful song Big Tymers ever performed. It peaked as high as number 4 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs. The song is under the label Cash Money, which has signed some of the industry’s best Hip-Hop/Rap artists.
13. Are We Cuttin – Pastor Troy and Ms. Jade
The song is Hip-Hop music at its finest, from the banging beats to the tight lyrics in the song. “Are We Cuttin” was the third song on Universal Soldier’s album, released in September 2002. Universal soldier album was the sixth album by Pastor Troy and whose peak was at number 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
12. Truth or Dare – N.E.R.D., Kellis and Pusha T
“Truth Or Dare” was number five on the album In Search Of. N.E.R.D. is a Hip-Hop duo with the famous Pharrell Williams and Shay Haley. The team was so successful that their album “Truth or Dare” was certified gold by the R.M.A.
11. Stick Out Ya Wrist – Nelly and Toya
The song’s performance by Nelly featuring Toya, whose release came in 2002, was one of the earlier songs Nelly produced. Nelly, known as C. Haynes Jr, was the song’s writer, but the song was produced by Jason “Jay E” Epperson. Jason “Jay E” Epperson became a famous producer producing Nelly’s music.
10.Technologicque Park – Orbital
The song was one of the greatest techno classics of the 21st Century. The song’s performance by Orbital, one of the biggest names in British electronic music, brought their live improvisation during shows and concerts. It was one of the many reasons for their breakthrough from 1989 to 2004. Since then, they have been on and off throughout the 2010s, producing two albums.
9. 004 – Fermin IV
Fermin IV, the performer of the song “004,” is one of the most successful Mexican hip-hop artists and is even regarded as the benchmark for Mexican music. The music proves this point by demonstrating how he blends classic hip-hop beats with his singing in a Spanish dialect. As you play the song, you may experience a thriller kind of element to it.
8. Adrenaline – Gavin Rossdale
Imagine going back to the old days of pop-rock music; that’s how one feels when tuning into this soundtrack. I would recommend this song to those who love to work out. It was released in January 2002 and performed by Gavin Rossdale, a British singer, songwriter, and actor. The song was also featured on WWE on a couple of occassions.
7. Landing – Moby and Azure Ray
The song has a more downtempo Electro kind of style to it. Azure Ray sang the vocals, but the music in itself belongs to Moby. It is my favorite song as it has a futuristic element with advanced technologies worldwide.
6. Get up Again – Flaw
If we are talking about one of the best nu-metal music of the 21st Century, then “Get Up Again” has to be featured. The song is by Flaw (band), one of the US’s most renowned nu-metal bands. There is a message about the soundtrack as it motivates the listener; when you get knocked down, you Get Up Again—the soundtrack features in the video game UFC 2009 Undisputed soundtrack.
5. Before I Die – Mushroomhead
This track was composed in the album Before I Die and was performed by the heavy metal band Mushroomhead. Even though the band is underrated, the band has had quite a successful career in heavy metal music. They are known for their performances on the Mayhem Festival tour.
4. You Think I Ain’t Worth A Dollar, But I Feel Like A Millionaire – Queens Of The Stone Age
“You Think I Ain’t Worth A Dollar, But I Feel Like A Millionaire” was part of the third studio album, Songs For The Deaf. It was the last album they released before one of the Queen Of The Stone Age members, Nick Oliver, left the group. It was arguably their most successful album as it earned a Platinum Certification. The song was a Nick Oliver screaming track and started as a Desert Session song. However, the music has had many versions released, one being as late as January 2022.
3. I Will Be Heard – Hater Breed
“I Will Be Heard” was the fourth song released under the Perseverance album. It has a deep metal feel and embraces solitude when life is dragging you down. The music is worth a listen to deep metal lovers.
2. Bodies – Drowning Pool
“Bodies” is a nu-metal song released by Drowning Pool’s rock band. It was the first song of their first album, Sinner. The music was prevalent in the US and even featured in several high-end events, most notably the ECW brand under WWE. The song later achieved a Certified Platinum in 2019. Even though the song release came in 2001, it re-entered the music charts in early 2016 and has sold over one million copies in the US alone.
1. Feuer Frei – Rammstein
The number one song on our ranking of all the soundtracks for XXX is “Feuer Frei.” The song belongs to the German Metal band Rammstein. The song was released in October 2002 and featured on the album Mutter. It has been in many shows, including CSI. The director of the music video “Feuer Frei,” who also directed the film XXX, also played a role in pushing their music as the band has a scene shown in the movie performing inside a club in Prague.