Cradle 2 the Grave | |
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Soundtrack album by Various artists | |
Released | February 18, 2003 |
Recorded | 2002 |
Genre | Hardcore Hip Hop, East Coast Hip Hop |
Label | Bloodline, Def Jam |
Producer | Tony Pizarro, DMX, Dame Grease, Eminem, Mannie Fresh, Sha Money XL, DJ Envy, Elite |
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Cradle 2 the Grave is the official soundtrack to the film of the same name starring DMX and Jet Li. It was released on February 18, 2003 through Bloodline Records and Def Jam Recordings. The album featured production from some of hip hop's top producers including, Tony Pizarro, DMX, Dame Grease, Eminem, Mannie Fresh, Sha Money XL and DJ Envy. The soundtrack was very successful, peaking at #6 on the Billboard 200, #3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #1 on the Top Soundtracks, also the soundtrack included DMX's single, "X Gon' Give It to Ya". "Go To Sleep" has been used as the entrance song to UFC fighters Sam Stout and Dan Cramer. The soundtrack was also certified gold by the RIAA on May 19, 2003, with over 500,000 copies sold.