The blockbuster sequel
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
has an impressive hit soundtrack, courtesy of producer
Metro Boomin
and a whole multiverse of guest stars. Aligned with the film's themes of heroism, destiny, duty, and love, these tracks complement the film perfectly, whether they're referencing the relationship between Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy or tackling the internal turmoil conflicting each of those main characters. Although more subdued than one might expect from an animated action flick,
captures the mood with confidence. Highlights include the menacing lead track "Annihilate" with
Lil Wayne
,
Offset
, and a returning
Swae Lee
(who delivered the first movie's smash "Sunflower"); the tender, atmospheric alt R&B "Hummingbird" with a lilting
James Blake
on vocals; and the towering epic "Nas Morales" by Morales' fellow Brooklynite,
Nas
. For fans in search of the frantic, blaring compositions that were set to the main action pieces in the movie, pop over to
Daniel Pemberton
's wonderful
score
; for those willing to dive into the heart and soul of the film's characters and struggles,
has you covered. ~ Neil Z. Yeung