Kazaam is the original soundtrack of the 1996 film starring Shaquille O'Neal. The soundtrack was released by Perspective/A&M Records on June 19, 1996. It featured two hit singles, Nathan Morris (of Boyz II Men)'s "Wishes", which made it to number 86 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 56 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop singles & tracks, and Subway's "I'll Make Your Dreams Come True", which made it to number 64 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop singles and tracks.

Kazaam
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
ReleasedJune 19, 1996
Recorded1995–1996
GenreHip hop, R&B
Length70:35
LabelPerspective/A&M
ProducerJimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
Lance Alexander
Carl Carr
Joe Carr
Chad "Dr. Seuss" Elliot
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [1]

The soundtrack contains P!nk's first professional recording, "Key to My Heart", which was performed by Choice, an all white R&B trio that P!nk was a member of before disbanding the group for a solo career.

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Artists who appeared on the soundtrack included Usher, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes (of TLC), Immature, Quindon Tarver, DJ Spinderella, Jason Weaver, and Backstreet Boys. Shaquille O'Neal contributed three tracks, which included a duet with co-star Wade J. Robson, who played Elito in the film, entitled "We Genie". The soundtrack has a 3 star rating from AllMusic.[1]

Track listing

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# Title Performer(s) Length Notes
1 I Am Kazaam Shaquille O'Neal 1:07
2 I'll Make Your Dreams Come True Subway 4:40
3 I Swear I'm In Love Usher 4:20
4 Wishes Nathan Morris (of Boyz II Men) 4:47 Samples "For What It's Worth" by Buffalo Springfield
5 All Out on My Own Shyheim 4:25
6 No Tighter Wish Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes (of TLC) featuring Tangi Forman 5:06
7 Lay Tight (One for the Money) Almighty Arrogant 5:10
8 Show Me Your Love Immature featuring Quindon Tarver 4:28
9 We Genie Shaquille O'Neal & Wade J. Robson 1:56
10 Dance With Me Jason Weaver 4:28
11 If You Believe Spinderella 4:00
12 Key to My Heart Choice 5:45
13 I Get Lifted The Barrio Boyzz featuring Fat Joe 4:30
14 Get Down YBTO 4:46
15 Boys Will Be Boys Backstreet Boys 4:15
16 Best of Me Jamecia 4:50
17 Mr. Material Shaquille O'Neal 1:50

References

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  1. ^ a b Kazaam at AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-06-17.