Hoodlum (soundtrack)
Hoodlum: Music Inspired By the Motion Picture is the soundtrack to Bill Duke's 1997 crime drama film "Hoodlum". It was released on August 12, 1997 via Loud Records and Interscope Records, and consisted of a blend of hip hop and R&B music. The album features songs performed by 112, Adriana Evans, Big Boi, Big Bub, Big Noyd, Chico DeBarge, Cool Breeze, Davina, Erykah Badu, Faith Evans, L.V., Mobb Deep, Rahsaan Patterson, Rakim, Tony Rich and Wu-Tang Clan. The soundtrack peaked at number 94 on the "Billboard" 200 and at number 23 on the Top R&B/Hip -Hop Albums chart in the United States. Mobb Deep's single "Hoodlum" reached number 29 on the Hot Rap Songs chart. Score. A second soundtrack, featuring Elmer Bernstein's score for the film, was issued by RCA Victor Red Seal/BMG Classics at the time of the film's release. The score was recorded in London by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the composer. The album was produced by the composer's daughter, Emilie A. Bernstein (who also orchestrated the score).