

“Benny’s Dispatch” gives the audience a taste of what he does day in and day out, as well as introducing Nina Rosario, Kevin’s daughter, who’s back for the summer from Stanford University. Anthony Ramos has the lead vocals, but he’s joined by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Olga Merediz, Jimmy Smits, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Stephanie Beatriz, Dascha Polanco, Corey Hawkins, Gregory Diaz IV, and Melissa Barrera.īenny's Dispatch - Benny is Usnavi’s best friend who works at the local dispatch, which is owned by Kevin Rosario. In the Heights - As the opening number, “ In the Heights” is responsible for setting the stage for the events of the story, introducing the main characters and providing a feel for the energy of Washington Heights and the people who call it home.
#IN THE HEIGHTS FULL SOUNDTRACK MOVIE#
With 17 tracks to listen to, here is every song featured throughout the In the Heights movie and who performs each one. The soundtrack was officially released by Atlantic Records/Water Tower Music on the same day of the film’s release. Related: In The Heights Cast & Characters Of The Musical Film Explained As with Hamilton, Miranda wrote the music and lyrics to every song on the soundtrack of In the Heights, with each number offering a different musical arrangement and dynamic to keep the story lively.

In the Heights brings its rapturous numbers to the big screen in new ways.

Musical movie soundtracks often distinguish themselves from other, score-heavy soundtracks, due to the nature of the music and lyrics, which are the driving force behind the story being told. Lin-Manuel Miranda brings his famous rap lyrics and various other styles of music, like salsa, to In the Heights. The film adaptation of the musical has a soundtrack filled with upbeat dance numbers, somber songs, and romantic and celebratory tunes, including an original song written for the movie in particular. Every song on the soundtrack of In the Heights.
