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Soundtracks of Television: ‘Rebelde’

Rebelde Soundtrack - Every Song in the Mexican Netflix Series

The Rebelde soundtrack includes music by Dua Lipa, Ludwig Van Beethoven and RBD. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Santiago Limón and Yibran Asaud’s 2021 Netflix series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more Vague Visages music guides.

Rebelde takes place at a Mexican music school called EWS. Azul Guaita headlines as Jana Gandía Cohen, a pop singer who tries to impress her skeptical classmates. Franco Masini co-stars as Luka Colucci, an Argentine vocalist who strategizes against his peers while taking orders from a secret society called The Lodge. Composer Amado López (1994) scored the Netflix series; music supervisor Javier Nuño (Acapulco) assembled the featured tracks. Here’s every song in Rebelde, a reboot of the popular telenova.

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Rebelde Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1 “Welcome All”

Rebelde Soundtrack - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1 on Netflix

  • “Este Sentimiento” by Rodrigo Davila, Benjamin Diaz, Lino Castanares
  • “Everybody Wants to Be Famous” by Superorganism (00:04): Luka scoffs at his father. The Rebelde soundtrack song scores an exterior parking sequence. Estebán reads an article about a pianist (who is later revealed to be his missing mother).
  • “Este Sentimiento” by Rodrigo Davila
  • “Look at Me Now” by King Flexx (00:17): Luka teases his new roommates, Estebán and Dixon. EWS students prepare for class.
  • “Solitario” by Mitú
  • “Gusto Culposo” by ha$lopablito
  • “Physical” by Dua Lipa (00:26): Estebán decides to break curfew rules. Luka practices his dance moves. The music fades as Seba looks for Jana.
  • “Rebelde” by Azul Guaita, Franco Masini, Sergio Mayer, Jeronimo Cantillo, Andrea Chaparro, Lizeth Selene
  • “Bad Girl” by Bajo Fuego (00:36): The Rebelde soundtrack song scores a fire sequence. The freshman protagonists flee from a group of secret society members. The music continues during the end credits.

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Rebelde Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2 “Auditions”

Rebelde Soundtrack - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2 on Netflix

  • “Barre Con El Pelo” by Tomasa del Real (00:04): The Rebelde soundtrack song plays as freshmen students check out fire damage. They prepare to clean up the mess.
  • “Porque Me Toco” by Jeronimo Cantillo
  • “Für Elise” by Ludwig Van Beethoven (00:28): MJ plays a piano in front of a crowd. She sings and incorporates a hip-hop beat. MJ’s classmates watch with admiration.
  • “Me Rejuso” by Andrea Chaparro
  • “Me Da Igual” by Pimp Flacco (00:33): Jana speaks with Estebán. The freshmen write their names on a wall. The Rebelde soundtrack song continues as Luka arrives and teases his classmates.
  • “Lo Que No Fue No Sera” by Franco Masini
  • “Volver A Mi” by Rodrigo Davila
  • “Hear Me Out” by KORDELYA & Jame  (00:41): Jana kisses Estebán. The characters lock eyes. Estebán inquires about Jana’s boyfriend.
  • “Esta Sentimiento” by Azul Guaita
  • “Códigos” by D. Krugga & Mike Diaz (00:45): Celina (Estefanía Villarreal) worries about a hazing incident. The music scores the end of the episode.

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Rebelde Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3 “He’s Going Down”

Rebelde Soundtrack - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3 on Netflix

  • “Na Onda Da Babylon” by BADSISTA
  • “Cuando Caliento El Sol” by Alaide Fernando Sujo
  • “Ague De Estrellas” by Ravi Ramoneda, Raffa Martinez, Happy Banda
  • “Muerta y Destruccion” by Los Diabolicos
  • “Corre” by Azul Guaita, Alejandro Puente
  • “Volver A Mi” by Sergio Mayer
  • “AS Crust” by Amnesia Scanner (00:28): The Rebelde soundtrack song accompanies a slo-mo sequence. An EWS student roams the hallways after being questioned about a hazing incident.
  • “Siempre Rebeldes” by Jeronimo Cantillo, Azul Guaita
  • “Ded Beat” by Simon Diamond & Margot Maxine (00:37): Jana spots MJ kissing Estebán. The song plays during the end credits.

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Rebelde Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4 “Earthquake Drill”

Rebelde Soundtrack - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4 on Netflix

  • “Perreando y Llorando” by Meth Math
  • “Siempre Rebeldes” by Azul Guaita, Franco Masini, Sergio Mayer, Jeronimo Cantillo, Andrea Chaparro, Lizeth Selene
  • “Crossfire” by Bamyasi (00:03): Luka takes a shower. The music plays briefly.
  • “Fuego” by Nicole Horts (00:22): Jana and Estebán kiss. The song continues during an exterior sequence.
  • “Perdonenme” by Azul Guaita
  • “Pero No Contigo” by D. Krugga (00:32): Estebán receives a text. The Rebelde soundtrack song fades as Jana speaks with Dixon.
  • “…Baby One More Time ” by Britney Spears (00:34): Sebas (Alejandro Puente) performs a cover song with Emilia (Giovanna Grigio). Jana checks her phone. Estebán gets beaten by a member of The Lodge.
  • “Warning” by SKRXLLLA (00:35): Anita inquires about Estebán’s whereabouts. Jana tries to call him. The music plays during the final moments of the episode.

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Rebelde Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5 “The First Time”

Rebelde Soundtrack - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5 on Netflix

  • “Siempre Rebeldes” by Azul Guaita, Franco Masini, Sergio Mayer, Jeronimo Cantillo, Andrea Chaparro, Lizeth Selene
  • “Tik Tok (Remix)” by DJ Young MTY, Uzielito Mix & Diego Velo (00:04): Jana decides to kill two birds with one stone. Emilia laughs with Sebas. The Rebelde soundtrack song continues as Jana organizes a party.
  • “Si La Calle Bota Fuego” by Mediopicky & Adrianigual (00:07): EWS students prepare for a party. Luka reads a message from The Lodge. Jana arrives at her home with classmates.
  • “Esta Hot” by Pantera Blue
  • “Plan Divino” by Alma Paz feat. AJ Davila (00:13): Jana enjoys an intimate moment with Estebán. Dixon speaks with MJ about Sebas.
  • “Pendando en ti” by Jeronimo Cantillo, Andrea Chaparro
  • “Primera Vez” by Raphael Lake & Aaron Levy (00:14): The doorbell rings at Jana’s home. The Rebelde soundtrack song kicks in as Dixon speaks with classmates.
  • “All I Want Is U” by Hits Over Time (00:16): Estebán threatens Luka. Jana observes MJ dancing. Dixon inquires about Sebas’ whereabouts.
  • “Sana Sana” by Nathy Peluso (00:17): Sebas arrives at Jana’s party. The music scores a slo-mo sequence. Sebas greets Emilia.
  • “Si Una Vez” by Jeronimo Cantillo, Andrea Chaparro
  • “Pikete” by Rosa Pistola feat. La Tiguerita (00:20): The Rebelde soundtrack song plays during an alcohol-themed montage. MJ dances while party guests enjoy themselves.
  • “Soy Lo Que Soy” by Monogem 
  • “Guerrilla Blow Out” by Mad Circuit (00:29): MJ fails to trap Sebas. She drunkenly fades off in a hot tub. Dixon and Jana rush to help MJ.
  • “I’m Bad” by Gullie Lamont (00:32): Sebas tells Anita that he put Jana in her place. The music plays during the end credits.

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Rebelde Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6 “Sálvame”

Rebelde Soundtrack - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6 on Netflix

  • “Ayayai” by Daniela Andrade (00:13): Sebas hangs out with Anita. The Rebelde soundtrack song plays from a stereo. Anita says that no one is dumb enough to mess with the son of Mexico’s future president.
  • “Sálvame” by RBD (00:18): Jana and company record a music video. The students watch the footage on a computer.
  • “Tras de mi” by Alaide Solorzano and Fernando Sujo
  • “Nuestro Amor” by Pacha Kidz
  • “Solo Quedate en Silencio” by RBD (00:24): Sebas and Emilia star in a music video. Andi (Lizeth Selene) states that she feels like “barfing.”
  • “Corazón Partido” by Kablito (00:29): Celina disqualifies Jana’s team. The Rebelde soundtrack song scores the end credits.

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Rebelde Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7 “’Til Dawn”

Rebelde Soundtrack - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7 on Netflix

  • “Kimia Jadida” by Ammar 808
  • “Hierba Mala” by REYKO (00:16): The Rebelde soundtrack song plays as Luka puts down his phone. He looks at his group’s music video and smiles.
  • “No Regrets” by Mariana Gaja
  • “Lo Jodiste” by Babi (00:24): Estebán speaks with his estranged mother. He learns that Marcelo Colucci (Leonardo de Lozanne) is his biological father. Jana checks her phone.
  • “Not Soy” by Azul Guaita
  • “Solita” by Kali Uchis (00:30): Jana reunites with her mother. She leaves EWS as the episode ends. The Rebelde soundtrack song continues during the end credits.

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Rebelde Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8 “The Grand Finale”

Rebelde Soundtrack - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8 on Netflix

  • “U Know Me” by Cobrah (00:06): Jana poses during a photoshoot. The music plays briefly.
  • “Rush” by Fiebre (00:13): Dixon makes flattering statements about MJ. The Rebelde soundtrack song scores a kissing moment.
  • “Fuck You” by Parcas feat. Miltumbas (00:30): The final round begins at Battle of the Bands. Sebas speaks with his mother.
  • “Lover” by Fernando Sujo, Alaíde Solórzano
  • “Lo Siento” by Andrea Chaparro, Alejandro Puente 
  • “I Made It” by Andrew Joseph Carpenter, John K. Sands, Marc Ferrari, Mark Richmond Phillips 
  • “Rebelde” by Azul Guaita, Franco Masini, Sergio Mayer, Jeronimo Cantillo 
  • “Build a Rocket Instead” by Master Sterling (00:41): Lukas airdrops a video to the Battle of the Bands audience. He exposes Sebas as a member of The Lodge.
  • “Push It to the Limit” by Mad Circuit (00:45): Luka speaks with his father during a mid-credits scene. Marcelo learns that he has a second son. The Rebelde soundtrack song scores the end of the season.

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor and chief film critic.