Despite a box-office hit with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, there are rumors about a potential delay in the third installation, according to Vulture. Although nothing is confirmed, one animator stated that the only work on the upcoming movie was tests done before the sequel split into two parts. But don’t worry. Today, we will ignore that drama and look back at the amazing soundtrack done by Metro Boomin. After watching the movie, I wanted to highlight my top five songs from the album. Let’s get into it!
5. “Hummingbird”- feat. James Blake
I like how they sampled an older song, “Tonight You Belong to Me,” by Patience and Prudence at the beginning. It coincides with the multiverse topic since it puts its spin on the song by speeding it up. The trap beat that starts after it contrasts Blake’s legato and echoed voice nicely. It does a great job of mashing different genres, as the chorus features a piano reminiscent of ballads. Blake reminds me of a mix between Sam Smith and Labrinth, starting this list off strong.
4. “Am I Dreaming”- feat. A$AP Rocky and Roisee
This song is the opposite of the previous one, as it starts with many string instruments. I can’t believe I’m making this comparison, but it reminded me of music from Bridgerton because of the violins, violas, and cellos. The lyrics talk about the feeling of finding others like you, referencing the varied versions of Spider-Man. While finding like-minded individuals is essential, one must remember to stay true to themselves. Miles’s mother warned him that people would be against him, but he needed to remember who he was. It is a good message for a good song.
3. “Annihilate”- feat. Swae Lee, Lil Wayne, and Offset
I love the synth start of this song. It excites me within the song’s first 5-7 seconds, which is a difficult feat. The chorus sounds like something that would be played behind a slow-motion shot of Miles looking at himself in a mirror as he suits up. This song allows the three artists to put on the mask and speak about the heroic aspects of Spider-Man. Metro Boomin even had his own cameo in the movie, where he was one of the Spider-Mans chasing after Miles. *Minor spoiler!* I hope you all have seen the movie already.
2. “Self-Love”- feat. Coi Leray
Ignoring the audio problems during the scene where this song played, I loved that this song started the film. It established the chill vibe of the soundtrack and gave Gwen’s character a moment to shine. Miles’s web-swinging can be chaotic at times, but Gwen’s is more controlled and graceful, which matches the song’s sound. While it still has the classic Metro Boomin trap beat, it is a melancholy song for her backstory. That being said, this brings us to my number-one song on the soundtrack.
1. “Calling”- feat. Swae Lee, NAV, and Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
If you haven’t heard this song in the movie, you definitely heard it on TikTok. No, this isn’t the “canon event” audio, but the one used with most Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse edits. The chorus is super catchy, courtesy of Spider-Man soundtrack alumni Swae Lee. It gives the audience this feeling of nostalgia once the after-credits roll. “Calling” centers on the unique dilemma facing most superheroes: wanting to protect the ones they love, but by loving them, it puts them in danger (Genius). I hope to see Miles and Gwen’s relationship grow in the next film.
I hope you enjoyed the soundtrack as much as I did. My spidey senses are tingling with anticipation for the third movie. See you next week for my final article as an intern!
