In The Heights

In the Heights (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) features the vibrant music from the 2021 film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Produced by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alex Lacamoire, Bill Sherman, and Greg Wells, the soundtrack faithfully reimagines the beloved stage score while embracing the cinematic scale of Jon M. Chu’s acclaimed film. It was released alongside the film in 2021 by Atlantic Records and WaterTower Music.

Set in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood, the soundtrack blends Broadway storytelling with Latin music, salsa, hip-hop, R&B, pop, and traditional musical theatre influences. Performed by a star-studded cast including Anthony Ramos, Melissa Barrera, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Olga Merediz, Jimmy Smits, Stephanie Beatriz, and Lin-Manuel Miranda himself, the album celebrates community, family, dreams, and cultural identity.

The soundtrack features unforgettable songs such as “In the Heights,” “96,000,” “Breathe,” “Carnaval del Barrio,” “Paciencia y Fe,” and “When the Sun Goes Down.” While staying true to the spirit of the original musical, several songs were newly arranged for the film, giving familiar favorites a fresh cinematic energy and expanded orchestration.

Presented on vinyl, In the Heights (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is an essential release for fans of modern movie musicals, Broadway, and Latin-inspired music. Its infectious rhythms, heartfelt performances, and uplifting storytelling make it one of the defining musical film soundtracks of the 21st century.