Minions: The Rise of Gru (soundtrack)

Minions: The Rise of Gru (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Soundtrack album by
various artists
ReleasedJuly 1, 2022
Recorded2020–2022
Genre
Length58:07
LabelDecca
Producer
Despicable Me chronology
Despicable Me 3: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
(2017) 		Minions: The Rise of Gru (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
(2022) 		Despicable Me 4: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
(2024)
Singles from Minions: The Rise of Gru (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
  1. "Turn Up the Sunshine"
    Released: May 20, 2022
  2. "Desafinado"
    Released: May 27, 2022
  3. "Funkytown"
    Released: June 3, 2022
  4. "Hollywood Swinging"
    Released: June 17, 2022
  5. "Dance to the Music"
    Released: June 24, 2022
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork6.0/10[1]

Minions: The Rise of Gru (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack album for the film of the same name, released on July 1, 2022, through Decca Records.[2] The Jack Antonoff-produced soundtrack consists of various contemporary artists covering famous funk, pop, and soul hits of the 1970s. "Turn Up the Sunshine" by Diana Ross and Tame Impala was released as the album's lead single on May 20, 2022.[3][4] Four more singles followed, "Desafinado" by Kali Uchis, "Funkytown" by St. Vincent, "Hollywood Swinging" by Brockhampton, and "Dance to the Music" by H.E.R.[5][6][7][8]

  1. ^ Moreland, Quinn (July 6, 2022). "Various Artists: Minions: The Rise of Gru (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  2. ^ "H.E.R. releases cover of Sly and the Family Stone's 'Dance to The Music' for 'Minions: The Rise of Gru' soundtrack". NME. 27 June 2022. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  3. ^ Benjamin VanHoose (December 17, 2021). "More Minions! Despicable Me Gets Villain Origin Story in Minions: The Rise of Gru Teaser". People.com. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  4. ^ Young, Alex (May 10, 2022). "Minions: The Rise of Gru Soundtrack Features Phoebe Bridgers, Tame Impala, Diana Ross, Thundercat, and More". Consequence. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
  5. ^ Bloom, Madison (May 27, 2022). "Kali Uchis Covers Stan Getz and Joao Gilberto's "Desafinado": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  6. ^ Minsker, Evan (June 3, 2022). "St. Vincent Covers "Funkytown" for New Minions Soundtrack: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
  7. ^ Skinner, Tom (June 18, 2022). "Listen to Brockhampton's feel-good cover of Kool & The Gang". NME. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  8. ^ Zemler, Emily (June 24, 2022). "Hear H.E.R. Cover Sly and the Family Stone Classic 'Dance to the Music'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 24, 2022.