With Fast & Furious (2009), the franchise returned to its original core cast and simultaneously redefined its musical direction. Unlike the earlier entries — The Fast and the Furious (2001) and 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) — which leaned heavily on contemporary street anthems, and Tokyo Drift (2006), which introduced a more international flavor, the fourth film blends Latin urban music, West Coast hip-hop, and a more prominent cinematic score. The result is a soundtrack that bridges the raw street energy of the early films with the more dramatic tone that would later define the series.
The official soundtrack album was released on March 31, 2009, via Universal Motown Records. Reflecting the film’s settings in Los Angeles and Mexico, the tracklist highlights Latin artists and reggaeton influences. Songs like “Virtual Diva” by Don Omar, “Blanco” by Pitbull, and “Krazy” by Pitbull featuring Lil Jon give the film a modern, club-driven pulse. Don Omar’s presence is especially notable, as his music became closely associated with the franchise’s identity in later installments.
At the same time, hip-hop remains central to the album’s DNA. The soundtrack includes contributions from artists such as Tego Calderón, Cypress Hill, Busta Rhymes, and Kenna, maintaining continuity with the street-oriented sound that defined the earlier films. Compared to the 2001 original, however, the production feels cleaner and more globally influenced, signaling how the franchise itself was expanding beyond underground racing culture.
In addition to the licensed songs, Fast & Furious (2009) features an original score composed by Brian Tyler, who first joined the franchise on Tokyo Drift (2006). His orchestral themes began to take on greater prominence here, adding weight and intensity to the action sequences. Tyler’s work in this film directly paved the way for the larger, more cinematic sound heard in Fast Five (2011) and beyond. This marks the moment when the franchise started evolving from street-racing drama into high-stakes action spectacle — and the music reflects that shift.
Musically, the 2009 installment feels transitional. It respects the street roots of the series while pushing toward a broader, international identity. The combination of Latin rhythms, hip-hop energy, and orchestral tension makes the soundtrack an important turning point within the Fast saga.
Release Date: March 31, 2009
Label: Universal Motown Records
Tracks: 11 (official soundtrack album) + 25 (Score)
Composer (Original Score): Brian Tyler
Genre: Hip-Hop / Latin Urban / Reggaeton / Film Score
Fast & Furious: Tracklist
- Rye Rye – Bang
- Busta Rhymes – G-Stro
- Kenna – Loose Wires
- Pitbull – Blanco
- Pitbull – Krazy
- Pitbull – You Slip, She Grip
- Shark City Click – Head Bust
- Pitbull – Bad Girls
- Don Omar – Virtual Diva
- Tasha – La Isla Bonita
- Pitbull – Blanco – The Spanish Version
Score Soundtrack
- Brian Tyler – Landtrain
- Brian Tyler – Fast And Furious
- Brian Tyler – The Border
- Brian Tyler – Letty
- Brian Tyler – The Tunnel
- Brian Tyler – Amends
- Brian Tyler – Dom Vs Brian
- Brian Tyler – Hanging With Dom
- Brian Tyler – Suite
- Brian Tyler – Revenge
- Brian Tyler – Accelerator
- Brian Tyler – Vaya Con Dios
- Brian Tyler – In The Name Of The Father
- Brian Tyler – Outta Sight
- Brian Tyler – Brian And Mia
- Brian Tyler – Tracer
- Brian Tyler – Letty’s Cell Phone
- Brian Tyler – Real Drivers
- Brian Tyler – Fate
- Brian Tyler – The Exchange
- Brian Tyler – No Goodbyes
- Brian Tyler – Vengeance
- Brian Tyler – Memorial
- Brian Tyler – The Showdown
- Brian Tyler – Judgment
