Every song and when they are played

Warning: Below you will find major spoilers for “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F”!

The franchise is known for incorporating many hits into its soundtracks, and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’s soundtrack is no different. Music is so important to the Beverly Hills Cop Film franchise that the subtitle of the fourth entry, Axel Ftakes its name from the title song of the original film. Of course, soundtracks were a much bigger deal in the 1980s and 1990s. The first three films were packed with hits from artists like George Michael, Glenn Frey and The Pointer Sisters.

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Fs The soundtrack is interesting in that, like the film itself, it relies heavily on nostalgia. Many of the songs featured are from earlier Beverly Hills Cop Sequels or the 1980s in general. This works in Axel F’s I liked it, although a few more modern pieces would have been nice. Even film music pieces like the extremely catchy “Adrianos” from the second film are featured again. In Axel FMost of the songs are played during the big chases of the sequelof which there are many.

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When every song from the soundtrack of “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” is played in the film

“The Heat Is On” again for Detective Axel Foley

“The Heat Is On” by Glenn Frey – Just like the famous montage that opened the original Beverly Hills police officer, Axel F begins with an intro of Eddie Murphy’s Foley driving through Detroit to Glenn Frey’s “The Heat Is On.” This end credits scene is a nice one for Axel, showing that he knows every corner of the city and apparently knows everyone who lives there. Besides “Axel F,” the most famous piece of music from the 1984 original is “The Heat Is On” by the late Frey, so it’s nice to see it again.

“I Don’t F*** with You” by Big Sean ft E-40 – Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Fs The next pinprick is part of a real scene. While Axel pursues fleeing suspects, a snow plow is the only vehicle at his disposal. The driver can be heard singing “I Don’t F*** with You” by Big Sean on his headphones as Axel tries to take over his vehicle. When asking nicely doesn’t work, Axel pulls out his gun and the driver quickly gets out.

“Shakedown” by Bob Seger – The hits come one after the other in Axel Fwith Beverly Hills Cop 2 “Shakedown” returns during the snow plow sequence. “Shakedown” takes place during the second half of the snowplow chasein which Axel causes untold damage while pursuing his suspects. In the 1987 sequel, this song by Bob Seger was played during the opening credits while Foley prepares for an undercover operation.

“Players” (Sync Edit)/“Hot in the City” by Coi Leray and Billy Idol – When Axel arrives in Beverly Hills, the traditional montage returns, in which he looks around in awe at the strangeness of the city. This montage is based on a mashup between “Players” by Coi Leray and “Hot in the City” by Billy Idol. In other words, a great mix of retro and modern that feels like a model for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. That, and it’s just a really catchy song.

“Neutron Dance” by The Pointer Sisters – There comes a point where you listen Axel F’s Soundtrack that makes it feel like the filmmakers have just made a mixtape of the first two Beverly Hills CopsAfter Axel escapes from murderers who ransacked Billy’s (Judge Reinhold) office, he has no choice but to flee in a traffic warden’s car. The resulting chase is accompanied by “Neutron Dance” by the Pointer Sisters. that was used in the first film.

“Family Affair” by Mary J. Blige – Taylour Paige joins the cast of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F as Jane, the estranged daughter of Murphy’s title character. After Jane frees Axel from prison, they drive together and Mary J. Blige’s classic “Family Affair” from 2001 plays on the car radio. Axel reminds Jane that this was one of her favorite songs and starts singing along, although he gets most of the lyrics wrong. When Jane turns the radio off, he continues to make noises that are a little reminiscent of “Family Affair.”

“Milkshake” by Kelis – Axel F shows the return of another Beverly Hills Cop character in Bronson Pinchot’s Serge. An epic character deserves an epic intro and song, so When Serge comes to Axel and Jane after an hour in the film, Kelis’ “Milkshake” accompanies him.

“Maneater” by Hall & Oates (covered by Luis Guzmán) – One of the most creative uses of music in Axel F includes a cover of Halls & Oates’ “Maneater”, performed (poorly) by cartel member Chalino (Luis Guzmán)In this scene, Axel and Detective Abbott (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) travel to Chalino’s house to meet with him about his nephew, who is framed for the murder of an undercover cop. To pique Chalino’s interest, Foley exaggerates his delivery of “…whatever that was!”

“Here We Go” by Lil Nas X – Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F got its own title song, “Here We Go” by rapper Lil Nas X. “Here We Go” takes place when Axel, Billy and Abbott drive a truck to the mansion where Jane is being held hostageand they have to call for backup. “Here We Go” is heard when Axel drives up to a police car to get the cops to follow him. The song is played again during the end credits of the sequel.

Where to listen to the soundtrack of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

Axel F’s greatest tracks are easy to stream

While composer Lorne Balfe’s score for the sequel is available on Spotify, it seems Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F will not receive a song soundtrack. However, most of the tracks used can be found individually on streaming platforms such as Spotify and YouTube. Fan-made playlists have also already been created with music from the film and music inspired by it.

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley is the fourth film in the popular comedy series starring Eddie Murphy. Murphy returns as Axel Foley in the Netflix film, alongside returning cast members Judge Reinhold and John Ashton, and Bronson Pinchot as Serge. Kevin Bacon and Joseph Gordon-Levitt also play new roles in the sequel.

director

Mark Molloy

Release date

July 3, 2024

Sales Partner

Netflix

Authors

Will Beall

Duration

115 minutes

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