Royalties (soundtrack)

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Soundtrack album
ReleasedJune 12, 2020 (2020-06-12)

Royalties is a soundtrack to the 2020 television series of the same name. The full album was released on June 12, 2020. [1]

Track listing

  1. “This Is a Theme Song (From Royalties)” – Darren Criss, Kether Donohue, Royalties Cast
  2. “Just That Good (From Royalties)” – Rufus Wainwright, Royalties Cast
  3. “Break It In (From Royalties)” – Lil Rel Howery, KingJet, Royalties Cast
  4. “Let Your Hair Down (From Royalties)” – Bonnie McKee, Royalties Cast
  5. “Kick Your Shoes Off (From Royalties)” – Bonnie McKee, Royalties Cast
  6. “Mighty as Kong (From Royalties)” – Mark Hamill, Royalties Cast
  7. “I Am So Much Better Than You at Everything (From Royalties)” – Darren Criss, Royalties Cast
  8. “Make You Come True (From Royalties)” – Jordan Fisher, Royalties Cast
  9. “Prizefighter (From Royalties)” – Julianne Hough, Royalties Cast
  10. “Also You (From Royalties)” – Jackie Tohn, Darren Criss, Royalties Cast
  11. “I Hate That I Need You (From Royalties)” – Jennifer Coolidge, NIve, Darren Criss, Royalties Cast
  12. “Perfect Song (From Royalties)” – Sabrina Carpenter, Royalties Cast

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References

  1. "Soundtrack to Darren Criss' Quibi Show 'Royalties' Includes Song Performed by Mark Hamill". Variety. 2020-05-26. Retrieved 2020-07-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)