• Jungle Fever (1991) Soundtrack OST •

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Rating: 6.60/10 from 20000 votes

Tags: interracial affair, harlem manhattan new york city

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Synopsis

Their own race and race relations play integral parts of both Flipper Purify and Angie Tucci's lives whether or not they either know or acknowledge it. In a loving marriage to biracial Drew, a buyer at Bloomingdales, with a young adolescent daughter Ming, black Flipper lives an upper middle class life in Harlem. He grew up in a strict Baptist household, his retired preacher father, an evangelical, referred to as The Good Reverend. The youngest of two, Flipper is considered the golden child, while his older brother Gator, a crack head, has been banished from the family home, although their mother still secretly gives him money whenever he asks in her unconditional love for their first born. Flipper laments being the only black architect working in his firm.

Brought up Catholic, Italian Angie still lives at home in Bensonhurst with her strict widowed father and her two brothers, all three who treat her more like a housemaid, domestic duties which they all expect her to do and which they expect her to do for her husband whenever she gets married. That husband they expect will be Paulie Carbone, a candy shop owner/operator and childhood friend who also lives in the neighborhood and who indeed does expect eventually to ask her to marry him, arguably as what he sees as a natural evolution of their situation.

Flipper and Angie meet when she is hired by Flipper's two partners as the temp in their office, much against his wishes in he specifically requesting someone black for the job solely in his want to support his community. Those race issues hit another level when it comes to light to almost everyone in their lives that Flipper and Angie have a sexual encounter with each other.

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Play	Title	Artist
	Jungle Fever
	Bless This House	Mahalia Jackson: Performer
	Can't Do Nothin' for Ya Man	Public Enemy: Performer Flavor Flav: Writer
	Once Upon a Time	Frank Sinatra: Performer Charles Strouse: Performer Lee Adams: Lyrics
	The Seductress	Wynton Marsalis: Writer Wynton Marsalis: Performer
	It Was a Very Good Year	Frank Sinatra: Performer Ervin Drake: Performer
	Behold the Star	Terence Blanchard: Traditional arrangement The Boys Choir of Harlem: Performer
	The Upper Room	Mahalia Jackson: Performer
	Livin' for the City	Stevie Wonder: Writer Stevie Wonder: Performer
	Hello, Young Lovers	Frank Sinatra: Performer Richard Rodgers: Writer
	Let the Church Roll on	James Cleveland: Writer Mahalia Jackson: Performer
	He Calmed the Ocean	Mahalia Jackson: Performer
	Jungle Fever	Stevie Wonder: Performer
	Fun Day	Stevie Wonder: Performer
	Gotta Have You	Stevie Wonder: Performer
	Chemical Love	Stevie Wonder: Performer Stephanie Andrews: Lyrics
	I Go Sailing	Stevie Wonder: Performer
	Each Other's Throats	Stevie Wonder: Performer
	Make Sure You're Sure	Stevie Wonder: Performer
	Lighting Up the Candles	Stevie Wonder: Performer
	These Three Words	Stevie Wonder: Performer
	If She Breaks Your Heart	Stevie Wonder: Performer Kimberly Brewer: Performer
	Queen in the Black	Stevie Wonder: Performer
	Feeding Off the Love of the Land	Stevie Wonder: Performer Bill Lee: String arrangement
	Can't Do Nothin' for Ya Man	Flavor Flav: Performer
	Livin' for the City	Stevie Wonder: Performer
	Each Other's Throats	Stevie Wonder: Performer
	Make Sure You're Sure	Stevie Wonder: Performer

User reviews

Melissa Taylor

5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Jungle Fever is a compelling and integral element of the film, enriching the storytelling and enhancing the audience's understanding of the characters' experiences and dilemmas.

Lisa Johnson

8/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Jungle Fever serves as a powerful companion to the film, elevating its themes and messages through its evocative musical compositions.

Laura Roberts

2/10

One negative opinion I have about the Jungle Fever soundtrack is that I found it lacking in emotional depth. Given the complex racial and personal dynamics of the characters in the film, I expected the music to be more evocative and powerful in capturing the essence of their struggles and relationships.

Robert Thomas

5/10

The soundtrack of Jungle Fever perfectly captures the complex themes of race and relationships in the film, enhancing the emotional depth of the characters' experiences.

Kimberly Parker

6/10

Through its evocative score, the music in Jungle Fever highlights the importance of identity, family, and community in shaping Flipper and Angie's decisions and perceptions of themselves and each other.

Deborah Williams

7/10

The soundtrack's integration of traditional and contemporary sounds mirrors the clash of cultures and values depicted in the film.

Kimberly Turner

7/10

The emotional depth of the music resonates with the audience, evoking empathy and understanding for the characters' predicaments.

Emily Smith

6/10

The music evokes a sense of tension and unease, mirroring the societal pressures and expectations that weigh heavily on Flipper and Angie as they navigate their interracial relationship.

Mary Lopez

6/10

The use of different musical styles and tones throughout the soundtrack reflects the cultural diversity and conflicting identities of the characters, adding layers of complexity to their personal struggles.

Karen Phillips

8/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the inner turmoil and external pressures faced by the characters, making their journeys more poignant and relatable.

Kenneth Perez

10/10

The emotional impact of the soundtrack is undeniable, evoking empathy and understanding for Flipper and Angie's journey. The music not only complements the narrative but also elevates it, making the audience more invested in the characters' personal growth and relationships.

Matthew Wilson

7/10

The use of different musical styles and themes reflects the diversity of experiences portrayed in the movie, adding depth to the narrative.

Ronald Roberts

9/10

The soundtrack of Jungle Fever perfectly captures the complex emotions and tensions surrounding race relations in the film. The music enhances the scenes where Flipper and Angie navigate their own racial identities and the societal expectations placed upon them. It adds depth and authenticity to their struggles and conflicts.

Susan Phillips

8/10

The music enhances the film's social commentary on race, identity, and societal expectations, contributing to a richer viewing experience.

James Hall

2/10

Another negative aspect of the soundtrack for me was its lack of cohesion and consistency. The mix of different musical styles and tones throughout the film felt disjointed and at times distracting, making it difficult for me to fully immerse myself in the story and connect with the characters on a deeper level.

John Allen

10/10

The use of different musical styles and genres in the soundtrack reflects the diversity of experiences portrayed in the movie. From soulful melodies to rhythmic beats, each piece of music contributes to the overall atmosphere of the film and helps to convey the characters' inner turmoil and external challenges.

Ashley Turner

7/10

The soundtrack of Jungle Fever perfectly captures the complex emotions and tensions surrounding race relations in the film.

Donald Hill

8/10

The soundtrack's melodies and rhythms amplify the intensity of pivotal scenes, heightening the drama and impact of the story.

Donna Green

8/10

The music enhances the storytelling by creating a powerful atmosphere that immerses the audience in the characters' struggles and conflicts.

Charles Perez

5/10

The soundtrack's poignant melodies and rhythms create a powerful backdrop for the characters' emotional journey, drawing the audience deeper into their inner conflicts and external challenges.

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