Wild Wild West | |
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Soundtrack album by Various artists | |
Released | June 15, 1999 |
Recorded | 1998–99 |
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Hip hop R&B |
Length | 62:19 |
Label | Interscope Records |
Producer | Various artists |
Singles from Wild Wild West | |
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Allmusic |
Wild Wild West is the soundtrack to the 1999 film of the same name. It was released June 15, 1999, through Interscope Records and consisted mostly of hip hop and R&B music (none of which was in the movie, with the exception of the Will Smith and Enrique Iglesias tracks played over the end credits). The soundtrack features the title song by the film's main actor, Will Smith, along with other hip hop and R&B artists including BLACKstreet, Faith Evans, Dr. Dre, Missy Elliott, 702, Destiny's Child, Common, MC Lyte, Tatyana Ali, Slick Rick, Blaque, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Lil' Kim, Puff Daddy, Jermaine Dupri and Eminem. The soundtrack was very successful, peaking at number four on the US Billboard 200 and on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and features the hit single "Wild Wild West" which went to number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. The album was certified double platinum a week after its release, June 21, 1999. The album is also the debut of famous artists Lil' Bow Wow, Jill Scott and Kel Spencer.