The Saint X soundtrack includes music by Doja Cat, Nick Person and The Gladiators. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Leila Gerstein’s Hulu series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more Vague Visages music guides.
Saint X stars Alycia Debnam-Carey as Emily Thomas, a documentarian who investigates her sister’s death. Josh Bonzie co-stars as Clive “Gogo” Richardson, a murder suspect from the Caribbean who moves to New York City. The storyline follows Emily as she address a tragic event from 20 years prior. Composers Osei Essed (Amend: The Fight for America) and Dan Romer (Station Eleven) scored the Hulu series, which includes a blend of island and mainstream music. Here’s every song in Saint X, an adaptation of Alexis Schaitkin’s 2020 novel.
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Saint X Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1 “A Lovely Nowhere”
- “Woman” by Doja Cat (00:03): Emily meets Trev (John Brugal). The Saint X soundtrack song plays during a bar sequence. Emily and Trev talk about their jobs.
- “Everything’s Coming Up Love” by TBA (00:05): The music accompanies a flashback sequence. A plane lands on a Caribbean island. Brett (Maury Ginsberg) complains about the shuttle service price.
- “Armée Guinéenne” by Bembeya Jazz National (00:06): A travel sequence begins. Music plays during a montage. Mia (Betsy Brandt) talks to Claire (Kenlee Anaya Townsend).
- “Soca Cola” by Aurélien Chambaud & Yon Kalawang (00:08): The Thomas family arrives at Indigo Bay. The Saint X soundtrack song plays as Edwin (Jayden Elijah) welcomes them to the resort. Alison (West Duchovny) walks with Claire.
- “Change the World” by Nick Person (00:29): The music scores a brief island montage. Musicians perform by the beach. Edwin talks to Gogo about Sara (Bre Francis).
- “The Tide Is High” by Cast (00:31): Edwin laughs with co-workers. A vocalist performs on a stage. Mia checks on Claire.
- “The Tide Is High” by TBA (00:40): The music accompanies an extended montage. Edwin jokes around with Gogo; Emily wakes up in the present timeline. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.
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Saint X Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2 “Woman Is Fickle”
- “Rigoletto: La donna è mobile” by Compagnia d’Opera Italiana, Giorgio Casciarri, Marco Pauluzzo, Paolo Lovera & Antonello Gotta (00:00): The Saint X soundtrack song plays during the opening scene. A police officer sings while driving a squad car. He pulls over Edwin and Gogo.
- “Good Times Traveller” by Lars-Luis Linek (00:05): A beach montage begins. Edwin talks to co-workers. They stare at Alison.
- “Monkey” by Lord Cobra and the Martinique’s Band (00:23): Gogo rides a bicycle. Keithley (Brandon Gilpin) meets with Sara. They talk about a business opportunity.
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- “Don’t Stop It” by Carla Gonzales, Javed “Bosco” Juman, Gregory Assing & Chris Garcia (00:06): Edwin waits in a car. The Saint X soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Gogo shows up with his son, Clive Jr.
- “Mary Anne” by Camille Hodge Jr. & Shawn Thomas (00:07): The music accompanies an Indigo Bay sequence. Edwin greets Stephen (Toussaint Merionne). Gogo listens to their conversation.
- “Steppin’ Tru” by B Dastardly & Mr. Focus (00:23): Edwin exits a vehicle. Music plays from a nearby speaker system. Edwin meets with One-Eye Mike (Omar Augusto Luis).
- “Roots Natty (Live)” by The Gladiators (00:30): The music plays during a flashback scene. Olivia (Melissa Juliet Lawson) tells a young man to fuck off. Alison orders a drink.
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Saint X Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4 “A Disquieting Emptiness”
- “Hip Hop Hooray” by Naught By Nature (00:06): The Saint X soundtrack song plays during a meta movie scene. Film versions of Alison, Gogo and Edwin hang out. Emily stops watching “Dying for Fun.”
- “Mr. Happy Go Lucky” by Michael Goldwasser’s Reggae Rockers feat. Natan Vanda (00:10): A beach sequence begins. Alison hangs out with Olivia. The characters talk about sexual experiences.
- “Rough & Tough in the Ghetto” by Boris Gardiner (00:16): Edwin talks to resort guests. Music plays from a speaker system. Edwin flirts with a red-headed woman.
- “You Just Got to Be in Love” by Boris Gardiner (00:20): The Saint X soundtrack song scores a brief montage. Olivia receives a pedicure. She talks to her mother about boys.
- “La Panorama” by Raphael Lake & Aaron Levy (00:22): A New York sequence begins. Emily talks to Gogo. Music plays during a Caribbean restaurant scene.
- “Vagabonde” by Mar Seek feat. Super Cap-Vert (00:27): The music accompanies a beach sequence. Two men talk about their plans for the day. Edwin arrives with beverages.
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Saint X Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5 “Colonial Interference”
- “Amor de Niño” by Pájaro Canzani, Daniel Diaz & Archie Pena (00:05): The Saint X soundtrack song plays during an interior scene. Gogo shops at a bodega. Music plays from the speaker system.
- “Global Threat” by Mark Kilian (00:38): Emily follows Gogo. She enters a club. Gogo meets with a childhood friend.
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Saint X Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6 “Loose Threads of the Past”
- “All You Wanted” by Michelle Branch (00:09): A beach sequence begins. Alison listens to music. The Saint X soundtrack song plays from her ear buds.
- “Big Poppa” by The Notorious B.I.G. (00:09): Alison spots Edwin. She plays a different song. Alison takes off her ear buds.
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Saint X Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7 “The Goat Witch and the Sinner”
- “Wild Indian Band” by Andre Tanker (00:27): Edwin finishes a conversation with Gogo. The Saint X soundtrack song continues during a transition scene. Olivia watches her mother dance.
- “Jump in the Line” by Harry Belafonte (00:29): A dance sequence continues. Alison talks to Claire. The siblings dance together.
- “You Do Good You Do for Yourself” by Godfrey Odili (00:32): The music plays during an exterior scene. Edwin talks to Alison. He offers to take her to a bar called Paulette’s.
- “Real Bad Gyal” by Dizz1 & Warrior Queen (00:33): Gogo enters a New York City nightclub. The Saint X soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Gogo brings a drink to Emily.
- “Massive” by Drake (00:34): A nightclub sequence continues. Emily dances by herself. She thinks about the past.
- “Boom Shot Dis” by Angus Gunn Clark & Kully B (00:35): Emily continues dancing. She grooves with a male patron. Gogo leaves abruptly.
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Saint X Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8 “Faraway”
- “Her Fire” by Sound Off feat. J-Mal, Reece Mills & Drew Breezy (00:01): The Saint X soundtrack song accompanies an exterior scene. Emily arrives at Paulette’s with Edwin and Gogo. Music plays from a speaker system.
- “TBA” by TBA (00:07): Emily dances at Paulette’s. Edwin talks to Gogo. The characters chat about Sara.
- “Waited Too Long” by Bass Over Babylon feat. Suzanne Couch (00:07): Edwin and Gogo continue a conversation. Music plays at Paulette’s. Emily observes Edwin and Gogo.
- “Ja Os Tapamos — e Quando a Saudade Aperta” by Bombocas & Graciano Saga (00:46): An exterior sequence begins. A plane lands on a runway. The Saint X soundtrack song continues as Gogo reunites with Sara.
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