Dangerous Minds (soundtrack)

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Dangerous Minds:
Music from the Motion Picture
Dangerous Minds (Soundtrack) 1995.jpg
Soundtrack album by
various artists
ReleasedAugust 11, 1995 (1995-08-11)
Recorded1994–1995
Genre
Length53:53
Label MCA Soundtracks
Producer
Singles from Dangerous Minds: Music from the Motion Picture
  1. "Gangsta's Paradise"
    Released: August 1, 1995
  2. "Feel the Funk"
    Released: September 22, 1995
  3. "Curiosity"
    Released: October 31, 1995
  4. "Gin & Juice"
    Released: January 23, 1996
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Entertainment Weekly B+ [2]

Dangerous Minds: Music from the Motion Picture is the official soundtrack to John N. Smith's 1995 film Dangerous Minds , composed primarily of hip hop and R&B music. It was released on July 11, 1995 through MCA Soundtracks.

Contents

Production was handled by Cyrus Esteban, Franky J, Mr. Dalvin, Chris Stokes, Claudio Cueni, Doug Rasheed, Evil Dee, Michael J. Powell, Pimp C, The Bass Mechanics, Tre Black, Trevor Horn, and DeVante Swing, who also served as executive producer together with Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer.

It features contributions from Rappin' 4-Tay, Static Major, 24-K, Aaron Hall, Big Mike, Craig Mack, Coolio, DeVante Swing, IMx, L.V., Mr. Dalvin, Sista, Tre Black, Wendy & Lisa.

In the United States, the soundtrack peaked atop the Billboard 200 albums and number two on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. On December 22, 1995, it was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, for shipments exceeding 3,000,000 copies in the US alone.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Gangsta's Paradise" (performed by Coolio & L.V.)
Doug Rasheed4:00
2."Curiosity" (performed by Aaron Hall)
 Mr. Dalvin 4:02
3."Havin Thangs" (performed by Big Mike)
 Pimp C 4:45
4."Problems" (performed by Rappin' 4-Tay)
  • Franky J
  • Cyrus Esteban
3:30
5."True O.G." (performed by Mr. Dalvin & Static Major)
3:40
6."Put Ya Back into It" (performed by Tre Black)
5:42
7."Don't Go There" (performed by 24-K)Da S.W.A.T. TeamThe Bass Mechanics3:31
8."Feel the Funk" (performed by Immature)
4:44
9."It's Alright" (performed by Sista & Craig Mack)
 DJ Evil Dee 5:12
10."A Message for Your Mind" (performed by Rappin' 4-Tay)
  • Franky J
  • Cyrus Esteban
5:00
11."Gin & Juice" (performed by DeVante Swing & Static Major) Donald Earle DeGrate, Jr. DeVante Swing 5:08
12."This Is the Life" (performed by Wendy & Lisa)
 Trevor Horn 4:39
Total length:53:53
Sample credits

Personnel

Charts

Certifications and sales

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [18] Platinum70,000^
Austria (IFPI Austria) [19] Gold25,000*
Canada (Music Canada) [20] 4× Platinum400,000^
France—210,000 [21]
New Zealand (RMNZ) [22] Platinum15,000^
Poland (ZPAV) [23] Gold50,000*
Spain (PROMUSICAE) [24] Gold50,000^
United States (RIAA) [25] 3× Platinum3,000,000^

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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