2020s

Soundtracks of Cinema: ‘Hustle’

Hustle Soundtrack - Every Song in the 2022 Netflix Movie

The Hustleย soundtrackย includes music by The Roots, Zarcourtย and Dan Deacon. This info article contains spoilers andย songย detailsย for Jeremiah Zagarโ€™s 2022 Netflixย movie. Check out Vague Visagesโ€™ Soundtracks of Cinemaย section for more music guides.

Hustle stars Adam Sandler as Stanley Sugarman, a Philadelphia 76ers scout who looks for the team’s missing piece. Juancho Hernangรณmez co-stars as Bo Cruz, an NBA prospect from Spain who hopes to enter the NBA Draft.ย The storyline follows Stanley as he trains Bo for a month and covers all of his personal expenses. Composer Dan Deacon (All Light, Everywhere) scored the 117-minute Netflix film; musicย supervisors Kevin Grady (Hubie Halloween) and Bryan Bonwell (Home Team) selected the featured needle-drops. Hereโ€™s every song in Hustle.

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Hustle Soundtrack: Every Song in the 2022 Netflix Movie

Hustle Soundtrack - Every Song in the 2022 Netflix Movie

  • “The World Is Mine” byย Sam Henshaw (00:02:00): Stanley leaves a gym in Serbia. The Hustle soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Stanley travels around the world to scout NBA prospects.
  • “The Seed (2.0)” byย The Roots feat. Cody Chesnutt (00:11:00): Stanley celebrates with his wife, Teresa (Queen Latifah), after being promoted by the Philadelphia 76ers. He drives around with his daughter, Alex (Jordan Hull). They watch a video of a 63-year-old Julius Erving dunking.
  • “Gettin’ It” byย Too Short (00:13:00): Stanley drops off Alex. He cruises around Philadelphia and listens to music. Stanley yells as the track plays.
  • “Feel It inย the Air” byย Beanie Sigel (00:14:00): Stanley learns about the death of his mentor, Rex Merrick (Robert Duvall). The Hustle soundtrack song scores a transition sequence. Stanley attends a memorial service for Rex and speaks with both Leon Rich (Kenny Smith) and Dr. J.
  • “It Never Entered My Mind” byย The Miles Davis Quintet (00:18:00): Vince Merrick (Ben Foster) requests a “missing piece” for the 76ers. Stanley walks away after realizingย that he’ll miss Alex’s birthday for the 10th consecutive year. He speaks with Teresa at their home.
  • “Sunny (Blank & Jones Summer Vibe Remix)” byย Boney M. (00:19:00): Stanley travels to Mallorca, Spain. He enjoys someย pool time with Leon. Stanley refuses to look at topless women.
  • “Porque Te Vas” byย Jeanette (00:29:00): Stanley visits the home of Bo and his mother, Paola (Marรญa Botto). The Hustle soundtrack song plays from within the residence. Paola speaks with Stanley about Bo’s childhood.
  • “Philly, Philly” by Eve feat. Beanie Sigelย (00:38:00): Bo arrives in Philadelphia. The track scores a montage sequence. The music fades as Stanley speaks with Teresa.
  • “Street Talkin'” byย Slick Rick (00:39:00): Stanley discusses Bo’s potential with Teresa. He drives to Loews Philadelphia Hotelย during a transition sequence. The track cuts as Stanley exits his vehicle.
  • “Routine” byย Wale feat. Rick Ross & Meek Mill (00:40:00):ย The Hustle soundtrack song accompanies a street basketball sequence. Stanley calls out to Bo. He asks him to beย careful just as theย game ends.
  • “Drumdown Mambo” byย Whethan feat. Jasiahย (00:42:00):ย Stanley and Bo arrive at an NBA Draft showcase. They meet with Leon, Vince and Blake (Jaleel White). Stanley tells Bo to lace up.
  • “Runnin'” byย David Dallas (01:00:00): Stanley finishes a conversation with Bo. He tells him to “run” instead of stalling. The track scores a training montage.
  • “Partiรฉndonosย La Madre” byย Zarcourt feat. Kairo (01:18:00):ย The Hustle soundtrack song scores a street basketballย sequence. Stanley hypes up his Spanish prospect and challenges the crowd. Bo dominates the competition.
  • “Heaven” byย Tierra Whack (01:36:00): Bo says goodbye to his daughter, Lucia (Ainhoa Pillet). Stanley apologizes for scheduling a different flight home. The protagonists chat about expenses and their month together in Philadelphia.
  • “Full Effect” byย Freeway feat. Young Gunz (01:44:00): Stanley prepares for a Philadelphia 76ers playoff game. He walks down a hallway with head coach Doc Rivers. The Hustle soundtrack song fades as Stanley arrives at the court and hears the crowd cheer.
  • “Change Your Life (You Can Do It)” byย Dan Deacon (01:46:00):ย Stanley tells Tobias Harris to “be aware.” He takes in the moment and smiles.ย The track scores the end credits.

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The Hustleย soundtrack also includes:

  • “Dog on a Swing Set” byย Dan Deacon
  • “Become a Mountain” byย Dan Deacon

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visagesโ€™ founding editor.