Cradle 2 the Grave (soundtrack)

Cradle 2 the Grave

Soundtrack album by Various artists
Released	February 18, 2003
Recorded	2002
Genre	Hardcore Hip Hop, East Coast Hip Hop
Label	Bloodline, Def Jam
Producer	Tony Pizarro, DMX, Dame Grease, Eminem, Mannie Fresh, Sha Money XL, DJ Envy, Elite

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	^[1]
RapReviews	^[2]

Cradle 2 the Grave is the official soundtrack to the film of the same name starring DMX and Jet Li. It was released on February 18, 2003 through Bloodline Records and Def Jam Recordings. The album featured production from some of hip hop's top producers including, Tony Pizarro, DMX, Dame Grease, Eminem, Mannie Fresh, Sha Money XL and DJ Envy. The soundtrack was very successful, peaking at #6 on the Billboard 200, #3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #1 on the Top Soundtracks, also the soundtrack included DMX's single, "X Gon' Give It to Ya". "Go To Sleep" has been used as the entrance song to UFC fighters Sam Stout and Dan Cramer. The soundtrack was also certified gold by the RIAA on May 19, 2003, with over 500,000 copies sold.^[3]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"X Gon' Give It to Ya" (DMX)	E. Simmons, S. King	Shatek	3:39
2.	"Go to Sleep" (Eminem, Obie Trice, DMX)	E. Simmons, L. Resto, M. Mathers, O. Trice, S. King	Eminem	4:42
3.	"What's It All for?" (Bazaar Royale)	C. Ginsburg, D. Miller, J. Margera, S. King	Shatek	3:50
4.	"Follow Me Gangster" (G-Unit)	C. Lloyd, C. Jackson, K. Frazier, M. Bernard, M. Clervoix, S. Dorsian, V. Montana Jr.	Reemo, Lost Spirit, Sha Money XL (add.)	3:31
5.	"Stompdashitoutu" (C.N.N. featuring M.O.P.)	E. Randle, E. Murray, F. Wilcox, J. Griannage, J. Shaw, K. Holley, T. Pizarro, V. Santiago	Flip Matrix, Tony Pizarro	3:03
6.	"Do Sumptin" (Comp)	J. McElveen, J. Carter, L. Austin	Jay Funk, Leroy Austin (co.)	4:08
7.	"My Life (Cradle 2 the Grave)" (Foxy Brown featuring Althea)	A. Thompson, B. Jackson, E. Townsend, G. Marchand, I. Marchand	Gavin Marchand	4:15
8.	"Fireman" (Drag-On)	A. Parrino, B. Strong, C. Mayfield, M. Smalls, N. Whitfield	Elite	2:56
9.	"Drop Drop" (Joe Budden)	J. Kuleszynski, J. Budden	White Boy	4:17
10.	"I'm Serious" (Clipse)	G. Thornton, L. Porter, T. Thornton	Paperchase Inc.	4:12
11.	"Right/Wrong" (DMX)	E. Simmons, R. Casey, R. Thybulle	DJ Envy, Mono	3:46
12.	"It's Gon' Be What It's Gon' Be" (Jinx da Juvy, Loose)	A. Lewis, B. Holland, D. Pelzer, E. Holland, K. Clarke, S. Odom	Konkrete Kaos	3:01
13.	"Hand That Rocks the Cradle" (Big Stan)	D. Joyner, D. Blackman	Dame Grease	4:13
14.	"Won't Be Coming Back" (Baby)	B. Williams, B. Thomas, L. Richie	Mannie Fresh	4:10
15.	"C2G" (Fat Joe featuring Young N Restless)	J. Cartagena, R. Montero, R. Santanna, S. King	Shatek	4:13
16.	"Focus" (Kashmir)	E. Lomax, J. Russ	Mac G	3:56
17.	"Slangin' Dem Thangs" (Profit)	F. Massey, L. Duminie, L. Creed, R. Rangel, T. Bell	Kato	4:40
18.	"Off the Hood" (Jinx da Juvy)	D. Carr, M. Leather, S. Campbell	The Architects	4:09

Bonus track
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
19.	"Getting Down" (DMX, Kashmir, Bazaar Royale)	C. Sandford, D. Joyner, E. Simmons, E. Lomax, R. Casey, R. Thybulle	DJ Envy, Mono	2:56

References

↑ Allmusic review
↑ RapReviews review
↑ "Recording Industry Association of America". RIAA. Archived from the original on 2007-06-26. Retrieved 2012-02-10.

DMX

Discography Filmography

Studio albums	It's Dark and Hell Is Hot Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood ... And Then There Was X The Great Depression Grand Champ Year of the Dog... Again Undisputed

Compilations	The Definition of X: The Pick of The Litter Playlist Your Way The Best of DMX

Soundtracks	Belly Romeo Must Die Exit Wounds Cradle 2 the Grave

Singles	"Born Loser" "Get at Me Dog" "Stop Being Greedy" "How's It Goin' Down" "Ruff Ryders' Anthem" "Slippin'" "No Love 4 Me" "It's On" "What's My Name?" "What These Bitches Want" "Party Up (Up in Here) "Do You?" "No Sunshine" "We Right Here" "Who We Be" "I Miss You" "X Gon' Give It to Ya" "Where the Hood At?" "Get It on the Floor" "We in Here" "Lord Give Me a Sign" "Come Thru' (Move)" "I Don't Dance" "Head Up"

Featured singles	"4, 3, 2, 1" "Money, Power & Respect" "Shut 'Em Down" "Money, Cash, Hoes" "Come Back in One Piece" "Tear It Up" "Touch It (Remix)"

Other songs	"24 Hrs. to Live"

Related articles	Fontana Distribution Bloodline Records Ruff Ryders Entertainment

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