The Bad Boys For Life soundtrack features an upbeat mix of hip-hop and urban music that amplifies the action and adventure. After a long wait of 17 years, Bad Boys For Life finally marks the reunion between Will Smith and Martin Lawrence for the third film in the Bad Boys franchise.
Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, Bad Boys For Life includes both Smith and Lawrence reprising their roles as Detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, respectively. After becoming a grandfather, Marcus informs Mike about his intention to retire, much to his partner's dismay. At a celebration party, Mike is shot and nearly killed outside a Miami nightclub by Armando Armas (Jacob Scipio), who was sent by his mother, Isabel Aretas (Kate del Castillo), in response to the demise of the Aretas cartel and the imprisonment and death of her husband, Benito. After a series of assassinations, Mike and Marcus must team up with the task force AMMO, led by Mike's ex-girlfriend Rita (Paola Núñez), to stop the violence and murders.
When describing the Bad Boys franchise, fast cars, explosions, and shootouts are three things that come to mind right away. Because of this, the Bad Boys For Life soundtrack is full of hip-hop, Latin, and urban songs that heighten the adrenaline-filled sequences. Bad Boys For Life perfectly captures the busy streets and party vibes of Miami by featuring songs from Miami-based artists Rick Ross and Pitbull. Here's every song on the Bad Boys For Life soundtrack:
"Uptown II (feat. Farruko)" - Meek Mill
"Money Fight" - City Girls
"RITMO (Bad Boys For Life)" - The Black Eyed Peas and J Balvin
"Future Bright (feat. Bryson Tiller)" - Rick Ross
"Bad Moves (feat. Quavo & Rich The Kid)" - DJ Durel
"Muévelo" - Nicky Jam and Daddy Yankee
"Damn I Love Miami" - Pitbull and Lil Jon
"The Hottest" - Jaden Smith
"Murda She Wrote" - Buju Banton
"RITMO (Bad Boys For Life) (Remix)" - The Black Eyed Peas, J Balvin, and Jaden Smith
The lead single off the Bad Boys For Life soundtrack is "RITMO (Bad Boys For Life)" by The Black Eyed Peas and J Balvin. The dance song notably samples the smash hit "The Rhythm of the Night" by Corona. Smith and Lawrence were not the only friends to reunite in Bad Boys For Life as Daddy Yankee and Nicky Jam combined forces for the song "Muévelo". The reggaeton veterans were once part of the duo "Los Cangris" in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Plus, Bad Boys For Life is a father-son affair as Jaden Smith, Will Smith's son, contributes to the soundtrack with the song "The Hottest".
Just like its predecessors, Bad Boys and Bad Boys II, Bad Boys For Life is a loud, explosive film that provides a lot of laughs and fun. With a soundtrack featuring songs from Rick Ross, Meek Mill, and J Balvin, Bad Boys For Life is on pace to become an instant hit and crowd-pleaser.