The You People soundtrack includes music by Nipsey Hussle, James Brown and Daniel Caesar. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Kenya Barris’ 2023 Netflix movie. Check out Vague Visages’ Soundtracks of Cinema section for more music guides.

You People stars Jonah Hill as Ezra Cohen, a Los Angeles broker and podcaster who appreciates Black culture. Lauren London co-stars as Amira Mohammed, a Muslim woman with an overbearing father. The storyline follows the main protagonists as they theorize about cultural differences while developing a romantic relationship. Composer Daniel Tannenbaum (Highway of Tears) scored the 118-minute Netflix film; music supervisor Gabe Hilfer (Ozark) selected the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in You People.

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You People Soundtrack: Every Song in the 2023 Netflix Movie

• “Chitty Bang” by Leikeli47 (00:01:00): Ezra records a podcast with Mo (Sam Jay). The You People soundtrack song scores a studio montage. Ezra and Mo discuss the year 2014.
• “Magic” by Vince Staples, Mustard (00:08:00): Ezra finishes a conversation with Shelley (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). The track continues during a transition scene. Ezra talks about his job with Kim (Emily Arlook).
• “Gold Fronts” by Fousheé feat. Lil Wayne (00:13:00): Ezra concludes an awkward conversation with Don (Matt Walsh). The music sets in as he covers his eyes. Amira (Lauren London) drives her vehicle during a transition scene.
• “Last Time That I Checc’d” by Nipsey Hussle feat. YG (00:15:00): Ezra meets Amira for the first time. The You People soundtrack song kicks in as he agrees to show her around Century City. Ezra and Amira joke about their awkward first encounter.
• “The Payback” by James Brown (00:16:00): Amira speak with Omar (Travis Bennett). They talk about Ezra and their father. The track plays as Akbar (Eddie Murphy) arrives.
• “Classic” by Meek Mill feat. Swizz Beatz and Jeremih (00:19:00): Akbar meets with Amira and Omar. He delivers inspirational words to his children. The track continues during a transition scene at Kulture.
• “Pomegranate” by Kota the Friend (00:20:00): The You People soundtrack song accompanies a restaurant sequence. Ezra meets with Amira. The characters talk about clothes.
• “Stay High” by Brittany Howard and Childish Gambino (00:21:00): A first date sequence continues. Ezra and Amira bond. The music plays as they continue chatting.
• “Best Part” by Daniel Caesar feat. H.E.R.  (00:23:00): Amira sits in bed with Ezra. She requests to hear some music. Ezra plays the tune.
• “Ordinary People” by John Legend (00:33:00): Ezra talks to Shelley. They walk into a living room area. Arnold (David Duchovny) plays a piano and sings the You People soundtrack song.
• “6 ‘N the Morning” by Ice-T (00:35:00): Ezra hangs out with Mo. The track continues during a transition scene. Ezra meets with Akbar and Fatima (Nia Long) at Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘N Waffles.
• “Hood Took Me Under” by Compton’s Most Wanted (00:57:00): Ezra jokes around with Amira. The music continues during a montage sequence. Ezra talks to Akbar about his podcast.
• “N****s in Paris” by Jay-Z & Kanye West (00:59:00): Ezra hangs out with Akbar. He tries to explain the lyrics of the You People soundtrack song. The music plays again at 01:49:00.
• “Rise Up” by Andra Day (01:00:00): Shelley hangs out with Amira. They talk about the car temperature. Music plays from the speaker system in Shelley’s vehicle.
• “CussWords” by Too $hort (01:02:00): A Los Angeles cityscape montage begins. Akbar and Ezra enter a Baldwin Hills barber shop. Ant (Anthony Anderson) talks to a customer.
• “Tonite” by DJ Quik (01:06:00): The You People soundtrack song scores an Inglewood montage. Ezra arrives at Rogers Park with Akbar. They prepare for a pick-up basketball game.
• “All I Do Is Win” by DJ Khaled feat. T-Pain (01:08:00): Ezra plays basketball at Rogers Park. He makes a layup. Ezra jokingly taunts Akbar.
• “Drop It Like It’s Hot” by Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell (01:16:00): A bachelor party sequence begins. Ezra hangs out with his friends in Las Vegas. The music fades as Amira meets with her bridal crew.
• “POPSTAR” by DJ Khaled feat. Drake (01:17:00): Liza (Molly Gordon) apologizes for an awkward statement made by Shelley. The You People soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Ezra walks through a Las Vegas casino with his crew.
• “Moon River” by Frank Ocean (01:24:00): A hotel montage begins. Ezra holds Amira’s hand. Shelly arrives with Bubby (Rhea Perlman).
• “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe” by Barry White (01:26:00): A wedding reception montage begins. Guests speak to Ezra and Amira. Mo wonders why she wasn’t seated at the Black side of her table.
• “Where Did the Day Go” by Wet (01:39:00): Ezra records a podcast with Mo. The You People soundtrack song accompanies a montage sequence. Ezra talks about factors that affect relationships between Black and white people.
• “Trauma Baby” by Malcolm Mays (01:49:00): The music plays during the end credits.

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The You People soundtrack also includes:

• “Comfortable” by GoGo Morrow
• “Free Your Mind” by Amnesty
• “64 Years” by Bekon
• “Calm Relax” by Eric V. Hachikian
• “Honest” by Rocco
• “Smack a Bitch” by Rico Nasty
• “Dr. Music” by Family Underground
• “Stay High” by Brittany Howard

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.