Jungle Fever Soundtrack (

Jungle Fever Soundtrack (1991) cover

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Rating: 6.60/10 from 20000 votes
Tags: interracial affair, harlem manhattan new york city
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Fiebre salvaje

Title in Italiano:

Jungle Fever

Title in Português:

A Febre da Selva

Synopsis

Their own race and race relations play integral parts of both Flipper Purify and Angie Tucci's lives whether or not they either know or acknowledge it. In a loving marriage to biracial Drew, a buyer at Bloomingdales, with a young adolescent daughter Ming, black Flipper lives an upper middle class life in Harlem. He grew up in a strict Baptist household, his retired preacher father, an evangelical, referred to as The Good Reverend. The youngest of two, Flipper is considered the golden child, while his older brother Gator, a crack head, has been banished from the family home, although their mother still secretly gives him money whenever he asks in her unconditional love for their first born. Flipper laments being the only black architect working in his firm.

Brought up Catholic, Italian Angie still lives at home in Bensonhurst with her strict widowed father and her two brothers, all three who treat her more like a housemaid, domestic duties which they all expect her to do and which they expect her to do for her husband whenever she gets married. That husband they expect will be Paulie Carbone, a candy shop owner/operator and childhood friend who also lives in the neighborhood and who indeed does expect eventually to ask her to marry him, arguably as what he sees as a natural evolution of their situation.

Flipper and Angie meet when she is hired by Flipper's two partners as the temp in their office, much against his wishes in he specifically requesting someone black for the job solely in his want to support his community. Those race issues hit another level when it comes to light to almost everyone in their lives that Flipper and Angie have a sexual encounter with each other.

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Jungle Fever
Bless This House
Mahalia Jackson: Performer
Can't Do Nothin' for Ya Man
Public Enemy: Performer
Flavor Flav: Writer
Once Upon a Time
Frank Sinatra: Performer
Charles Strouse: Performer
Lee Adams: Lyrics
The Seductress
Wynton Marsalis: Writer
Wynton Marsalis: Performer
It Was a Very Good Year
Frank Sinatra: Performer
Ervin Drake: Performer
Behold the Star
Terence Blanchard: Traditional arrangement
The Boys Choir of Harlem: Performer
The Upper Room
Mahalia Jackson: Performer
Livin' for the City
Stevie Wonder: Writer
Stevie Wonder: Performer
Hello, Young Lovers
Frank Sinatra: Performer
Richard Rodgers: Writer
Let the Church Roll on
James Cleveland: Writer
Mahalia Jackson: Performer
He Calmed the Ocean
Mahalia Jackson: Performer
Jungle Fever
Stevie Wonder: Performer
Fun Day
Stevie Wonder: Performer
Gotta Have You
Stevie Wonder: Performer
Chemical Love
Stevie Wonder: Performer
Stephanie Andrews: Lyrics
I Go Sailing
Stevie Wonder: Performer
Each Other's Throats
Stevie Wonder: Performer
Make Sure You're Sure
Stevie Wonder: Performer
Lighting Up the Candles
Stevie Wonder: Performer
These Three Words
Stevie Wonder: Performer
If She Breaks Your Heart
Stevie Wonder: Performer
Kimberly Brewer: Performer
Queen in the Black
Stevie Wonder: Performer
Feeding Off the Love of the Land
Stevie Wonder: Performer
Bill Lee: String arrangement
Can't Do Nothin' for Ya Man
Flavor Flav: Performer
Livin' for the City
Stevie Wonder: Performer
Each Other's Throats
Stevie Wonder: Performer
Make Sure You're Sure
Stevie Wonder: Performer
Each Other's Throat
Stevie Wonder: Performer
If She Breaks Your Heart (sung by Kimberly Brewer)
Stevie Wonder: Performer
Chemical Love (lyrics by Stephanie Andrews)
Stevie Wonder: Performer

User reviews

Melissa Taylor
5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Jungle Fever is a compelling and integral element of the film, enriching the storytelling and enhancing the audience's understanding of the characters' experiences and dilemmas.

Lisa Johnson
8/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Jungle Fever serves as a powerful companion to the film, elevating its themes and messages through its evocative musical compositions.

Laura Roberts
2/10

One negative opinion I have about the Jungle Fever soundtrack is that I found it lacking in emotional depth. Given the complex racial and personal dynamics of the characters in the film, I expected the music to be more evocative and powerful in capturing the essence of their struggles and relationships.

Robert Thomas
5/10

The soundtrack of Jungle Fever perfectly captures the complex themes of race and relationships in the film, enhancing the emotional depth of the characters' experiences.

Kimberly Parker
6/10

Through its evocative score, the music in Jungle Fever highlights the importance of identity, family, and community in shaping Flipper and Angie's decisions and perceptions of themselves and each other.

Deborah Williams
7/10

The soundtrack's integration of traditional and contemporary sounds mirrors the clash of cultures and values depicted in the film.

Kimberly Turner
7/10

The emotional depth of the music resonates with the audience, evoking empathy and understanding for the characters' predicaments.

Emily Smith
6/10

The music evokes a sense of tension and unease, mirroring the societal pressures and expectations that weigh heavily on Flipper and Angie as they navigate their interracial relationship.

Mary Lopez
6/10

The use of different musical styles and tones throughout the soundtrack reflects the cultural diversity and conflicting identities of the characters, adding layers of complexity to their personal struggles.

Karen Phillips
8/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the inner turmoil and external pressures faced by the characters, making their journeys more poignant and relatable.

Kenneth Perez
10/10

The emotional impact of the soundtrack is undeniable, evoking empathy and understanding for Flipper and Angie's journey. The music not only complements the narrative but also elevates it, making the audience more invested in the characters' personal growth and relationships.

Matthew Wilson
7/10

The use of different musical styles and themes reflects the diversity of experiences portrayed in the movie, adding depth to the narrative.

Ronald Roberts
9/10

The soundtrack of Jungle Fever perfectly captures the complex emotions and tensions surrounding race relations in the film. The music enhances the scenes where Flipper and Angie navigate their own racial identities and the societal expectations placed upon them. It adds depth and authenticity to their struggles and conflicts.

Susan Phillips
8/10

The music enhances the film's social commentary on race, identity, and societal expectations, contributing to a richer viewing experience.

James Hall
2/10

Another negative aspect of the soundtrack for me was its lack of cohesion and consistency. The mix of different musical styles and tones throughout the film felt disjointed and at times distracting, making it difficult for me to fully immerse myself in the story and connect with the characters on a deeper level.

John Allen
10/10

The use of different musical styles and genres in the soundtrack reflects the diversity of experiences portrayed in the movie. From soulful melodies to rhythmic beats, each piece of music contributes to the overall atmosphere of the film and helps to convey the characters' inner turmoil and external challenges.

Ashley Turner
7/10

The soundtrack of Jungle Fever perfectly captures the complex emotions and tensions surrounding race relations in the film.

Donald Hill
8/10

The soundtrack's melodies and rhythms amplify the intensity of pivotal scenes, heightening the drama and impact of the story.

Donna Green
8/10

The music enhances the storytelling by creating a powerful atmosphere that immerses the audience in the characters' struggles and conflicts.

Charles Perez
5/10

The soundtrack's poignant melodies and rhythms create a powerful backdrop for the characters' emotional journey, drawing the audience deeper into their inner conflicts and external challenges.