2020s

Soundtracks of Television: ‘I’m a Virgo’

I'm a Virgo Soundtrack - Every Song in the Amazon Series

The I’m a Virgo soundtrack includes music by Kendrick Lamar, Mac Dre and Ginuwine. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Boots Riley’s Amazon series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more Vague Visages music guides.

I’m a Virgo stars Jharrel Jerome as Cootie, a 13-foot Black man from Oakland, California. Mike Epps co-stars as Martisse, the protagonist’s musical and scheming father. The storyline follows Cootie as he becomes the central figure in a political conspiracy. Composers Nate Brenner (Sorry to Bother You) and Merrill Garbus (Sorry to Bother You) scored the Amazon series; music supervisor Leah Harrison (Grown-ish) picked the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in I’m a Virgo.

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I'm a Virgo Soundtrack on Amazon - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1

  • Salvadora Robot” by Meridian Brothers (00:09): The I’m a Virgo soundtrack song scores an exterior scene. Cootie works out near a car. He looks up to the sky.
  • “Feito Parrandero” by Los Feos (00:11): An exterior scene begins. Cootie talks to Martisse. He apologizes for acting like a little kid.
  • “I” by Kendrick Lamar (00:19): Cootie talks about Virgos loving an adventure. The music continues during a transition scene. Cootie has fun with friends.
  • “Big Subwoofer” by Mount Westmore, Snoop Dogg & Ice Cube (00:19): A car scene continues. The I’m a Virgo soundtrack song plays as Felix (Brett Gray) talks to Cootie. He asks about his subwoofer experiences.
  • “Everything Big” by Nef the Pharaoh (00:20): Cootie travels during a car sequence. He talks about achieving greatness. Music plays from a speaker system.
  • “Bird Walk” by Young Jr (00:20): Felix parks a vehicle. Jones (Kara Young) talks about posters. Cootie offers to help.
  • “Going Off” by P-Lo (00:21): The I’m a Virgo soundtrack song plays during a car sequence. Felix drives a vehicle. Jones says, “I see you.”
  • “Is It Me?” by Joel Evans feat. Michael Dees (00:27): A Bing-Bang Burgers sequence begins. Cootie waves at customers. He talks to Flora (Olivia Washington).
  • “Feelin’ Myself” by Mac Dre (00:30): A club sequence begins. Scat (Allius Barnes) grooves on a dance floor. Various patrons stare at Cootie.
  • “Superhyphy” by Keak Da Sneak (00:31): A club sequence continues. Felix talks to Cootie. He says, “Silence is a killer.”

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I'm a Virgo Soundtrack on Amazon - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2

  • Leave Nothing” by 22nd Jim (00:06): Cootie receives a life lesson from his father. The I’m a Virgo soundtrack song continues during a transition scene. Felix parks his vehicle.
  • “Oakland Blackouts” by Hieroglyphics (00:06): A convenience store sequence begins. Cootie shops with Felix. Music plays from the speaker system.
  • “Frequently” by Elujay (00:11): Cootie talks to “Studious Guy” (Elijah Wood). The characters talks about death penalty laws. Cootie listens to a commentary about being an executioner.
  • “Bitch Betta Have My Money” by AMG (00:16): The I’m a Virgo soundtrack song scores an interior scene. Cootie poses for museum guests. He works on an “angry and powerful” facial expression.
  • “Color of Success” by Morris Day (00:21): Cootie talks to Flora. The track continues during a transition scene. Martisse and Lafrancine (Carmen Ejogo) chat at a bar.
  • “Explode” by Boots Riley & Mike Epps (00:22): An interior sequence continues. A bartender talks about “Sloppy Seconds Martisse.” The music scores the credits at 00:23.

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I'm a Virgo Soundtrack on Amazon - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3

  • Hunnybee” by Unknown Mortal Orchestra (00:00): The I’m a Virgo soundtrack song accompanies an interior scene. Flora talks to Cootie. She tells him not to be “smooth.”
  • “Gonna Creep Up on You” by Thin Lizzy (00:00): An exterior sequence begins. Hero (Walter Goggins) flies in the sky. He says, “The law holds us together.”
  • “Dreamcatcher” by Pinc Louds (00:02): An interior sequence begins. Flora chats with Cootie. The characters talk about Hero’s motivations.
  • “People Everywhere” by Khruangbin (00:03): Cootie hangs out with Flora. The I’m a Virgo soundtrack song continues during a transition scene. Cootie visits NYC Buffet with Flora.
  • “The Misson” by Bakar (00:09): An interior scene begins. Cootie points at a clock necklace. He says, “Her mind moves fast and she knows what she wants.”
  • “Boss Type” by Ally Cocaine (00:11): Jones talks to Lafrancine. Music plays from a speaker system. Jones talks about the Eviction Defense Committee.
  • “Stay Outta My Cologne” by Boots Riley & Mike Epps (00:13): The I’m a Virgo soundtrack song is featured during an interior scene. Martisse plays a keyboard. He sings to Cootie.
  • “The Mission” by Bakar (00:19): Scat finishes a conversation with Cootie and Felix. He takes off on a bicycle. Scat rides through a mall.
  • “Killer Whale” by Andre Nickatina (00:27): Felix drives a vehicle. Music plays from the speaker system. Felix stops to help Scat.

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I'm a Virgo Soundtrack on Amazon - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4

  • Pony” by Ginuwine (00:00): A house party sequence begins. The I’m a Virgo soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Jones kisses Maya (Britni Camacho).
  • “Prescription” by Remi Wolf (00:01): Flora hangs out with Cootie at Bing-Bang Burgers. The characters prepare to have sex. Cootie takes off his clothes.
  • “I Know Shuggie Otis” by Raphael Saadiq (00:08): The track accompanies an interior scene. Flora has sex with Cootie. She moans and offers advice.
  • “Baby” by Donnie & Joe Emerson (00:11): An interior scene continues. Cootie talks to Flora after a sexual encounter. The characters discuss “missing puzzle pieces.”

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I'm a Virgo Soundtrack on Amazon - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5

  • Definite Destruction” by Boots Riley & Mike Epps (00:06): The I’m a Virgo soundtrack song is featured during an interior scene. Lafrancine sits on a couch. Martisse sings one of his famous tracks.

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  • “Wichita Lineman” by Glen Campbell (00:01): Hero slaps his face. He says, “Music.” The I’m a Virgo soundtrack song plays from a speaker system.
  • “The Classic Prince” by Frank Dukes (00:20): A restaurant sequence begins. Sasha (Gillian Zinser) meets with Edwin (Kendrick Sampson). The characters play a game.
  • “Mexican Blue” by Jolie Holland (00:29): Hero arrives at his home. He says, “Play my music.” Hero gets attacked.

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I'm a Virgo Soundtrack on Amazon - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7

  • Martisse’s Mood” by Boots Riley & Mike Epps (00:04): An interior scene begins. Martisse plays a keyboard. The I’m a Virgo soundtrack song continues as he sings for Lafrancine, Cootie and Flora.

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