Romeo Must Die: The Album

The soundtrack, released on March 28, 2000 , is more than just a collection of songs for an action movie; it is a landmark of early 2000s R&B and hip-hop culture. Executive produced by Aaliyah , Timbaland , and Barry and Jomo Hankerson , the album served as a platform to showcase the "futuristic" R&B sound that would dominate the decade. 1. Historical Chart Success

The 18-track album is anchored by Aaliyah's hit "Try Again". Other notable contributors include DMX ("Come Back in One Piece"), Destiny's Child ("Perfect Man"), Ginuwine ("Simply Irresistible"), and Timbaland & Magoo. Commercial Impact

Romeo Must Die soundtrack, released on March 28, 2000 , is a landmark R&B and hip-hop compilation that captured the futuristic urban sound of the new millennium. While the film itself served as a breakthrough for martial arts star Jet Li and singer Aaliyah, the soundtrack is often cited as having a more lasting cultural impact than the movie. Historical Significance and Production Executive produced by Barry & Jomo Hankerson

Romeo set the files aside. He had collected endings to stop feeling like things were unresolved; now, here was a resolution that demanded an action he wasn't sure he wanted. The past had always been a soft thing he could fold away. The zip file made it sharp again.

Did we miss your favorite track? Is "Are You Feelin' Me?" better than "Come Back in One Piece"? Let us know in the comments (but only after you download the album legally).