The Longest Yard (soundtrack)
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The Longest Yard is the soundtrack to the 2005 film, The Longest Yard
. It was released on May 24. 2005 through Universal Records
and consisted entirely of hip hop. The soundtrack was a success, peaking at 11 on the Billboard 200
, 10 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
and 1 on the Top Soundtracks.
Two singles also made it to the Billboard charts, "Errtime
" and "Fly Away", both performed by Nelly
.
The Longest Yard (2005 film)
The Longest Yard is a 2005 American sports comedy film remake of the 1974 film of the same name. Adam Sandler plays the protagonist, Paul Crewe, a disgraced former professional football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL, who is coerced to form a team from the prison inmates to play...
. It was released on May 24. 2005 through Universal Records
Universal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
and consisted entirely of hip hop. The soundtrack was a success, peaking at 11 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
, 10 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...
and 1 on the Top Soundtracks.
Two singles also made it to the Billboard charts, "Errtime
Errtime
"Errtime" was the first single by the rapper Nelly released in March 2005, from the soundtrack to the 2005 film The Longest Yard . The song managed strong digital download and close to no airplay, balancing out to its billboard peak of #24.-Charts:...
" and "Fly Away", both performed by Nelly
Nelly
Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr. , better known by his stage name Nelly, is an Grammy Award winning American rapper and actor. He has performed with the rap group St. Lunatics since 1993 and signed to Universal Records in 1999. Under Universal, Nelly began his solo career in 2000 with his debut album...
.
Track listing
- "Errtime"- 4:09 (NellyNellyCornell Iral Haynes, Jr. , better known by his stage name Nelly, is an Grammy Award winning American rapper and actor. He has performed with the rap group St. Lunatics since 1993 and signed to Universal Records in 1999. Under Universal, Nelly began his solo career in 2000 with his debut album...
, King Jacob and Jung Tru) - "Shorty Bounce"- 4:06 (Lil WayneLil WayneDwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
) - "Bounce Like This"- 4:48 (T.I.T.I.Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. , better known by his stage name T.I., is an American rap artist, film and music producer, actor and author. He is also the founder and co-chief executive officer of Grand Hustle Records....
) - "Let 'Em Fight"- 3:35 (Ali & GippAli & GippAli & Gipp are a rap duo which consists of Ali of the St. Lunatics, and Big Gipp of Goodie Mob. They first appeared together on the single Grillz, by Nelly and Paul Wall...
) - "Stomp"- 4:25 (Murphy LeeMurphy LeeTorhi Harper , better known by his stage name Murphy Lee, is a Grammy Award-winning American rapper, best known as a member of the hip hop group St. Lunatics. Lee is also the chief executive of his own label, U C Me Entertainment.-Career:Murphy Lee formed the St...
, Prentice Church and King Jacob) - "So Fly"- 3:44 (AkonAkonAliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...
and Blewz) - "U Should Know"- 4:10 (216)
- "Whip Yo Ass"- 3:14 (Nelly and WCWC (rapper)William L. Calhoun Jr. , better known by his stage name WC , is an American rapper. He was born in Texas, but moved to South Central Los Angeles at an early age. He originally was a rapper in the group Low Profile, and later formed his group WC and the Maad Circle, which also included fellow rapper...
) - "Talking That Talk"- 3:56 (David BannerDavid BannerLavell Crump , better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer and occasional actor. Banner was born in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Southern University. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz before going solo in 2000...
and ChamillionaireChamillionaireHakeem Seriki , better known by his stage name Chamillionaire, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is the CEO of Chamillitary Entertainment. Chamillionaire is also the founder and an original member of The Color Changin' Click...
) - "Datz on My Mama"- 4:52 (Nelly and Taylor Made)
- "Infiltrate"- 3:28 (Trillville)
- "My Ballz"- 4:26 (D12D12D12, an acronym for The Dirty Dozen, is an American hip hop group from Detroit, Michigan. D12 has had chart-topping albums in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia...
) - "Fly Away"- 4:08 (Nelly)