''Def Jam's Rush Hour Soundtrack'' is the soundtrack to

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's 1998

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'' Rush Hour''. It was released on September 15, 1998 through

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and consisted of hip hop and R&B music. The soundtrack was a huge success, peaking at 5 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and 2 on the

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, and spawned the number 1 single " How Deep Is Your Love". The soundtrack was certified Gold by the

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on October 15, 1998, and platinum on January 21, 1999. The tracks "

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" by

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and "

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" by

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are not on the soundtrack, despite being heard in the film.

Track listing

''Rush Hour (Original Film Score)''

''Rush Hour (Original Film Score)'' is the original

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album of

's 1998

'' Rush Hour'' composed and conducted by

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. It was released on October 13, 1998 through Aleph Records. Recording sessions took place at Newman Scoring Stage at

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. Production was handled by Schifrin and Ratner with Donna Schifrin serving as executive producer. The album was nominated for

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at the

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