Boomerang: Original Soundtrack Album is the soundtrack to Reginald Hudlin's 1992 film Boomerang. It was released on June 30, 1992, by LaFace Records. The album peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200 and reached the top spot on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in August 1992 and eventually reached triple-platinum status by April 1995.[4]

Boomerang: Original Soundtrack Album
Soundtrack album by
various artists
ReleasedJune 30, 1992
RecordedMarch–May 1992
Genre
Length55:24
LabelLaFace
Producer
Singles from Boomerang: Original Soundtrack Album
  1. "Give U My Heart"
    Released: June 15, 1992
  2. "End of the Road"
    Released: July 14, 1992
  3. "I'd Die Without You"
    Released: October 9, 1992
  4. "Love Shoulda Brought You Home"
    Released: December 4, 1992
  5. "7 Day Weekend"
    Released: 1992
  6. "Hot Sex"
    Released: 1992
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Entertainment WeeklyA[2]
Los Angeles Times[3]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Give U My Heart" (performed by Babyface featuring Toni Braxton)
  • L.A. Reid
  • Babyface
  • Simmons[a]
5:01
2."It's Gonna Be Alright" (performed by Aaron Hall featuring Charlie Wilson)
  • Scott Parker
  • Louis Brown
  • Wilson
Shavoni and Buster5:34
3."Tonight Is Right" (performed by Keith Washington)
  • Babyface
  • Reid
  • Simmons
  • Reid
  • Babyface
  • Simmons[a]
4:28
4."I'd Die Without You" (performed by P.M. Dawn)Attrell CordesP.M. Dawn4:11
5."7 Day Weekend" (performed by Grace Jones)
  • Austin
  • Randy Ran[a]
4:56
6."End of the Road" (performed by Boyz II Men)
  • Babyface
  • Reid
  • Simmons
  • Reid
  • Babyface
  • Simmons[a]
5:48
7."Reversal of a Dog" (performed by Damian Dame, Highland Place Mobsters, TLC and Toni Braxton)
  • Reid
  • Babyface
5:45
8."Love Shoulda Brought You Home" (performed by Toni Braxton)
  • Watson
  • Babyface
  • Simmons
  • Reid
  • Babyface
  • Simmons[a]
4:56
9."There U Go" (performed by Johnny Gill)
  • Babyface
  • Reid
  • Simmons
  • Reid
  • Babyface
  • Simmons[a]
5:16
10."Don't Wanna Love You" (performed by Shanice)
  • Babyface
  • Reid
  • Simmons
  • Reid
  • Babyface
  • Simmons[a]
4:32
11."Feels Like Heaven" (performed by Kenny Vaughan and The Art of Love)VaughanVaughan2:04
12."Hot Sex" (performed by A Tribe Called Quest)A Tribe Called Quest2:45
Total length:55:24

Notes

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  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer

Personnel

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Information taken from AllMusic.

  • Bass – Kayo, Debra Killings
  • Coordination – Constance Armstrong, Sharliss Ashbury
  • Drums – L.A. Reid
  • Executive production – L.A. Reid
  • Keyboards – Babyface, Bo Watson
  • Mastering – Chris Gehringer
  • Music supervision – Bill Stephney
  • Percussion – L.A. Reid
  • Performer – Babyface, Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton, Damian Dame, Johnny Gill, Aaron Hall, Highland Place Mobsters, Grace Jones, P.M. Dawn, Shanice, TLC, A Tribe Called Quest, Keith Washington, Charlie Wilson
  • Piano – Jim Lunarci, Vance Taylor
  • Production – Dallas Austin, Babyface, Buster, P.M. Dawn, Randy Ran, L.A. Reid, Shavoni, Daryl Simmons, A Tribe Called Quest, Kenny Vaughan
  • Technical assistance – Donald Parks
  • Vocals – Babyface, Boo Boo, Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton, Damian Dame, Johnny Gill, Aaron Hall, Grace Jones, LaFace Cartel, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, P.M. Dawn, Shanice, T-Boz, A Tribe Called Quest, Kenny Vaughan, Keith Washington
  • Background vocals – Babyface, Toni Braxton, Deah Dame, Kevon Edmonds, Melvin Edmonds, Debra Killings, Maniac, Keith Michell, Tye-V, Charlie Wilson

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for Boomerang: Original Soundtrack Album
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[15] Gold 50,000^
United States (RIAA)[4] 3× Platinum 3,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Boomerang [Original Soundtrack] – Original Soundtrack". AllMusic. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  2. ^ Linden, Amy (July 31, 1992). "Music Review: 'Boomerang'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  3. ^ Hunt, Dennis (August 16, 1992). "In Brief". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "American album certifications – Soundtrack – Boomerang". Recording Industry Association of America. April 5, 1995. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  5. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Soundtrack – Boomerang". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  6. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Soundtrack – Boomerang" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  7. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Soundtrack – Boomerang" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  8. ^ "Charts.nz – Soundtrack – Boomerang". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  9. ^ "Soundtrack Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  10. ^ "Soundtrack Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  11. ^ "Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1992". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  12. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1992". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  13. ^ "Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1993". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  14. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1993". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  15. ^ "Canadian album certifications – Various Artists – Boomerang". Music Canada. February 8, 1993. Retrieved December 7, 2022.