Engines roaring, tires screeching, and cars racing across the big screen define the thrilling franchise of the Fast and Furious movies. For over a decade, these films have captivated audiences, filling rooms with laughter, shock, and even a few tears through their themes of love and the importance of family. What also makes these movies special and exciting are the soundtracks curated to set the tone of each scene. While it may be hard to choose, here’s a list of the best songs from the Fast and Furious movies.
"Tokyo Drift" - Teriyaki Boyz
Starting strong with the song “Tokyo Drift” by Teriyaki Boyz, which was featured in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. The distinctive bells at the beginning of the song immediately evoke memories of the film. The song is ideal for the movie, as it perfectly captures the essence of the setting in Tokyo and aligns with the local culture, tying everything together for the audience.
Lucas Black
Nathalie Kelley
Sung Kang
Shad Moss
Brian Tee
Leonardo Nam
Brian Goodman
Zachery Ty Bryan
Nikki Griffin
Jason Tobin
Keiko Kitagawa
Lynda Boyd
Check out the full The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift soundtrack here.
"Furious" - Ja Rule
The closing credits in The Fast and the Furious incorporate the song “Furious” by Ja Rule. This perfectly exemplifies the mood in the closing scene, where Dom, played by the actor Vin Diesel, and Brian, played by the actor Paul Walker, are in an intense race, leading to Dom crashing into a moving semi-truck. The anger that filled the scene is tied with the song, as the lyrics exemplify the scene's mood.
Paul Walker
Vin Diesel
Michelle Rodriguez
Jordana Brewster
Rick Yune
Chad Lindberg
Johnny Strong
Matt Schulze
Ja Rule
Ted Levine
Thom Barry
Vyto Ruginis
Check out the full The Fast and the Furious soundtrack here.
"Danza Kuduro" - Don Omar
Nothing like celebrating a big win with an upbeat Latin hit like “Danza Kudoro” by Don Omar featuring Lucenzo. The Latin beat can get anyone dancing and put a smile on their face. This is shown in the scene in Fast Five, where the characters celebrate after a successful mission and plan their next vacations to prolong their celebrations.
Vin Diesel
Paul Walker
Dwayne Johnson
Jordana Brewster
Tyrese Gibson
Ludacris
Gal Gadot
Sung Kang
Matt Schulze
Joaquim de Almeida
Elsa Pataky
Tego Calderon
Check out the full Fast Five soundtrack here.
"Blanco" - Pitbull feat. Pharrell Williams
The opening party scene in Fast & Furious kicks off with people dancing and engines roaring as “Blanco” by Pitbull featuring Pharrell Williams plays. The song creates a lively atmosphere, highlighting the character’s enjoyment of both the party and their love for racing.
Vin Diesel
Paul Walker
Michelle Rodriguez
Jordana Brewster
John Ortiz
Laz Alonso
Gal Gadot
Jack Conley
Shea Whigham
Liza Lapira
Sung Kang
Tego Calderon
Check out the full Fast & Furious soundtrack here.
"Pump It Up" - Joe Budden
The hit 2003 song “Pump It Up” by Joe Budden plays in 2 Fast 2 Furious as the characters work on their cars preparing for a race. The song is perfect for this scene, as they are tuning up their cars for the next race, or one can say “pumping up” their cars, making it an ideal choice for the moment.
"Oye" - Pitbull
Racing to the next event in the scene from 2 Fast 2 Furious, is Brian and Monica, who is played by the actress Eva Mendes. As Brian drives, he tries to impress Monica by making his signature “star and drive” move. Looking into her eyes while the gas to the floor keeps the audience on the edge of their seats, eagerly waiting to see if he successfully shows off his driving skill. He successfully pulled off his unique skill while “Oye” by Pitbull played in the background. The upbeat Latin song is ideal for this scene as the tempo matches the anticipation the audience feels while watching.
"Act a Fool" - Ludacris
Engines are revving, and people are crowded around as everyone prepares for the big race in 2 Fast 2 Furious. As the preparations are underway, “Act A Fool” by Ludacris, who also stars in the movie, plays in the background. The lyrics “Act A Fool” are perfect for this scene, as the characters get ready to do just that during their race.
Paul Walker
Tyrese Gibson
Eva Mendes
Cole Hauser
Ludacris
James Remar
Thom Barry
Michael Ealy
Mark Boone Junior
Devon Aoki
Roberto 'Sanz' Sanchez
Mo Gallini
Check out the full 2 Fast 2 Furious soundtrack here.
"See You Again" - Wiz Khalifa (feat. Charlie Puth)
In memory of Paul Walker, who passed away in 2013 in a tragic car crash, the last scene ever between the characters Brian and Dominic is shown in Furious 7. The tear-jerking scene pulls at your heartstrings as the song “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth plays. The song creates a reminiscent ambiance and amplifies the sadness of the moment between the two characters as they part ways in the scene, driving down two different roads. The scene and the song together are especially emotional due to the real-life circumstances surrounding Walker’s death before this scene was filmed.
Vin Diesel
Paul Walker
Jason Statham
Michelle Rodriguez
Jordana Brewster
Tyrese Gibson
Ludacris
Dwayne Johnson
Kurt Russell
Nathalie Emmanuel
Elsa Pataky
Djimon Hounsou
Check out the full Furious 7 soundtrack here.
"Good Life" - G-Eazy & Kehlani
In the ending scene of The Fate of the Furious, the main characters gather around the table together, praying and giving thanks for being together. Complementing their good spirits and gratitude is the song “Good Life” by G-Eazy and Kehlani. The lyrics, “We live a good life,” perfectly summarize their moods and serve as a fitting conclusion to the movie, highlighting the franchise’s theme of the importance of family and being grateful for the people around you.
Vin Diesel
Jason Statham
Dwayne Johnson
Michelle Rodriguez
Tyrese Gibson
Ludacris
Charlize Theron
Kurt Russell
Nathalie Emmanuel
Luke Evans
Elsa Pataky
Kristofer Hivju
Check out the full The Fate of the Furious soundtrack here.
"Appetite for Destruction" - N.W.A.
A flashback occurs in F9: The Fast Saga, where Dom reminisces about his teenage years. In the flashback, as he comes out of jail, he heads right to a race eager to win. Reflecting his character's mood is the song, “Appetite For Destruction,” by N.W.A. Dom is ready to do whatever it takes to secure a big win.
Vin Diesel
Michelle Rodriguez
Tyrese Gibson
Ludacris
John Cena
Nathalie Emmanuel
Jordana Brewster
Sung Kang
Michael Rooker
Helen Mirren
Kurt Russell
Charlize Theron
Check out the full F9 soundtrack here.
