WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Inception 5.
New Netflix documentary series about the NBA Starting from 5 has an extensive soundtrack full of popular tracks. Directed by Peter J. Scalettar (Senior Team) and producer Peyton Manning (Defender) and Barack and Michelle Obama (Leave the world behind), Starting from 5 takes a behind-the-scenes look at the off-game lives of five of the NBA’s greatest stars. and the most talented players. Starting from 5 He is followed by Domantas Sabonis of the Sacramento Kings, Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat, Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers. The full 10-part series will be released on October 9, 2024.
Starting from 5 also includes never-before-seen footage of these five NBA talents during the regular season and playoffs, including previously unreleased audio and in-game commentary between players, coaches and other NBA personnel. The series carefully compiles some common themes between these five NBA superstars, such as their personal battles with injury, legacy and fame, as well as their roles as fathers, partners and public figures. Starting from 5 comes out just one day after the start of the 2024-25 NBA preseason and chronicles the entire 2023-24 season up until the Boston Celtics’ victory in the NBA Finals. in June 2024.
Starting with 5 songs from episode 1
“Meet the Hoopers, Part 1”
“Run It (feat. Rick Ross and Rich Brian)” door DJ Snake: This 2021 dance track featuring rapper Rick Ross starts around the 1:40 mark. Starting from 5.
“Worship” by Jon Batiste: This feel-good 2023 pop song by five-time Grammy winner Jon Batiste comes around the 3-minute mark in the intro Starting from 5 episode 1.
“Roc Boys (And the winner)…” Jay-Z: This 2007 hip-hop track by Jay-Z starts around the 5-minute mark. Starting from 5 episode 1 where LeBron James reads the text word for word in his car.
“Sugar We’re Going Down” by Fall Out Boy: This iconic 2005 emo rock anthem starts around the 11-minute mark. Starting from 5 episode 1 where Jimmy Butler explains his “Emo Jimmy” look for the 2023 NBA Media Day.
“I’m Going to Boston” door Dropkick Murphys: This classic Boston theme song comes in around the 17 minute mark. Starting from 5 episode 1 where Jayson Tatum remembers what it was like to be drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2017.
“Life Is What You Make It (feat. DMX)” Nas: This 1999 Nas hip-hip song is sung by LeBron James at around the 21:20 mark. Starting from 5 episode 1 as he warms up for the 2023 season opener.
“We Are the Champions” by Queen: This iconic Queen victory song comes around the 23-minute mark. Starting from 5 In Episode 1, the Denver Nuggets raise the 2023 NBA Championship banner on their home court.
“La traviata, act I: Libiamo ne calici” by Giuseppe Verdi: This famous opera melody appears at about 36:30 minutes towards the end. Starting from 5 episode 1 where Jimmy Butler explains his competitive spirit in basketball and dominoes.
“ooh la la (feat. DJ Premier, Greg Nice and Lil Wayne) [Remix]” by Run the Jewels: This 2021 hip-hop track sounds like Anthony Edwards driving his Lamborghini into the Minnesota Timberwolves arena at the end Starting from 5 episode 1.
Starting with 5 songs from Episode 2
“Meet the Hoopers, Part 2”
“FLY” Quavo and Lenny Kravitz: This 2024 hip hip song plays at the beginning Starting from 5 episode 2, plus a clip of Anthony Edwards’ best dunks of his NBA career.
“Breathe” by Yate: This 2024 hit-hop track by rising rapper Yit is around the 16-minute mark. Starting from 5 in the second episode, the series introduces Domantas Sabonis.
“The Matchmaker” by J. Balvin and Loire La L.: This 2024 Latin pop song is around the 22 minute mark. Starting from 5 episode 2, in which NBA stars talk about their road game schedule and lifestyle.
“When I See You” by Fantasia: This 2006 R&B song by American Idol winner Fantasia is performed by Anthony Edwards’ older sister Antoinette at a family party around the 37-minute mark. Starting from 5 episode 2.
“Caution” by Teezo Touchdown: This 2020 hip-hop track plays at the very end Starting from 5 episode 2.
Starting with 5 songs from episode 3
“Survival of the fittest”
“If You Know You Know” by Pusha T.: This 2018 hip-hop track by Pusha T plays around the 1:30 minute mark. Starting from 5 episode 3, when Edwards recovers from a minor hip injury.
“Untitled (What It Feels Like)” door D’Angelo: This classic 2000 R&B track is heard around the 3:20 minute mark. Starting from 5 In episode three, Jimmy Butler ponders the dumbest question he’s ever been asked.
“Eclipse” from the turnstile: This 2021 hard rock song is around the 31 minute mark. Starting from 5 In episode three, LeBron James heads to Las Vegas for the NBA season championship against the Indiana Pacers.
“We Paid” by Lil Baby and 42 Dugg: The Los Angeles Lakers performed part of this 2020 hip-hop song around the 38-minute mark. Starting from 5 episode 3 after winning the 2023 NBA season tournament.
Starting with 5 songs from episode 4
“Father Frost”
“The Greatest” Billie Eilish: This 2024 Billie Eilish song plays at the beginning Starting from 5 In episode four, LeBron and Savannah James reflect on a life-threatening event in August 2023 for their son Bronny.
“California Christmas” by Switchfoot: This 2022 holiday song starts around the 12:30 minute mark. Starting from 5 In Episode 4, Jayson Tatum and the Celtics take a road trip to the West Coast ahead of their Christmas Day showdown against the Lakers.
“Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy”: This classic Christmas song starts at about 17:30. Starting from 5 Episode 4: Jimmy Butler wraps presents on Christmas Eve.
“This Christmas” by Chris Brown: Chris Brown’s 2007 holiday cover plays at Jimmy Butler’s house on Christmas morning at about the 20-minute mark. Starting from 5 episode 4.
Starting with 5 songs from episode 5
“The struggle is real”
“THE REV3NGE” by Joey Bada$$: This 2022 hip-hop track by Joey Bada$$ is around the 5:30 minute mark. Starting from 5 episode 5, where the Celtics and Timberwolves battle it out in midseason overtime.
“So Much (for) Stardust” by Fall Out Boy: This modern Fall Out Boy song starts around the 15:30 mark. Starting from 5 In the fifth episode, Jimmy Butler films the official music video for the song with Fall Out Boy bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz.
“The Beam Team (feat. Jimi Chill)” by MAK aka Kizzle: This 2023 rap song about the Sacramento Kings comes around the 21:30 minute mark. Starting from 5 Episode 5, where the Heat take on the Kings on their home court.
“Just One of Those Days” by Sizzla: This song from 2006 starts around the 33:30 mark. Starting from 5 In episode five, a group of Bostonians explain their love for the Celtics.
Starting with 5 songs from episode 6
“All Stars Baby”
“Spicy (feat. Fivio Foreign and A$AP Ferg) by Nas: This 2020 hip-hip track starts around the 3:30 minute mark. Starting from 5 In Episode 6, Anthony Edwards takes a private jet to the 2024 NBA All-Star Game.
“Home” by Good Neighbors: This nice 2024 alternative track hits around the 8-minute mark. Starting from 5 In Episode 6, Domantas Sabonis enjoys the All-Star Game with his family in Mexico.
“I am He” by b Different: This 2024 hip hop song by Brother Anthony Edwards is around the 21:30 minute mark. Starting from 5 Episode 6, where Anthony’s friend Jeanie Robel celebrates her children’s party.
Starting with 5 songs from episode 7
“Push”
“Lose Control” by Sink: This forgotten R&B track from 1992’s Silk comes in around the 26-minute mark. Starting from 5 episode 7 where LeBron James sings the lyrics in public outside the hotel.
“Let’s Go” by Key Glock: This 2023 hip-hop song comes in around the 28:30 minute mark. Starting from 5 In Episode 7, LeBron and the Lakers begin the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Starting with 5 songs from episode 8
“I’m here!”
“Frio” Javipablo and Quiquito Bueno: This 2020 Latin pop song is performed by the musical duo Javypablo for Domantas Sabonis and his wife Shashana at around the 5:30 minute mark. Starting from 5 episode 8.
“BACKBONE” by Chase & Status & Stromzy: This 2024 dance song comes around the 26:30 minute mark. Starting from 5 Episode 8 will feature Anthony Edwards taking on Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns in the playoffs.
“Big Dawgs” by Humankind & Kalmi: This 2024 hip-hop track comes in around the 29:30 minute mark. Starting from 5 episode 8 as the Timberwolves continue their explosive playoff run.
Starting with 5 songs from episode 9
“Passing the Torch”
“Yes, Glo!” by GloRilla: LeBron James raps to this 2024 hip-hop track around the 9-minute mark. Starting from 5 Episode 9 before the playoff game against the Denver Nuggets.
“Long in the Tooth” by Budos Band: This 2020 song is around the 10 minute mark. Starting from 5 episode 9, where the Lakers defeat the Nuggets in Game 4 of the first round.
“Alter Ego” by Dochii and JT: This 2024 hip hop song is around the 23 minute mark. Starting from 5 Episode 9, where the Timberwolves meet the Denver Nuggets in the second round.
“Werewolves of London” by Warren Zevon: This classic rock song from 1978 is around the 41 minute mark. Starting from 5 In Episode 9, Edwards and the Timberwolves return to defeat the Nuggets in Game 7.
Starting with 5 songs from episode 10
“Just be yourself”
“Leaving the Light” by Genesis Owusu: This 2023 alternative rap song plays at the very beginning Starting from 5 Episode 10: The Boston Celtics prepare for the Eastern Conference Finals.
“Talk My Shit 4” by Lebra Jolie: This 2024 hip hop song is around the 5 minute mark. Starting from 5 Episode 10: Tatum and the Celtics play the Indiana Pacers.
“Come With Me (feat. Dreezy)” YFN Lucci: Anthony Edwards sings this 2018 hip-hop song while playing pool at his home around the 8:30 minute mark. Starting from 5 episode 10.
“10 points” by Nas: This 2020 Nas song is around the 10 minute mark. Starting from 5 episode 10 as the Timberwolves prepare for Game 4 against the Mavericks.
“Float (feat. Seun Kuti & Egypt 80′)” by Janelle Monae: This 2023 R&B song is around the 28 minute mark. Starting from 5 10th episode after the Mavericks eliminated the Timberwolves for the 2024 playoffs.
“The Big Deal” by Al-Doms: This 2022 underground hip hop track is around the 31 minute mark. Starting from 5 Episode 10, in which Tatum and the Celtics prepare for the NBA Finals.
“Keep Marching” by Raphael Saadiq: This nice song from 2008 comes in around the 48:15 minute mark. Starting from 5 In Episode 10, Tatum and the Celtics silence the haters and win Boston’s 18th NBA championship.
“A Man in Love” by Eugene McDaniels: This classic track from 1971 comes around the 52-minute mark. Starting from 5 Episode 10: Tatum and the Celtics celebrate their NBA title at the Championship Parade in Boston.
“Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar: This iconic Kendrick Lamar hip-hop diss track comes towards the end. Starting from 5 as LeBron looks forward to playing with his son Bronny on the Lakers during the 2024-24 NBA season.
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Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis, Jayson Tatum
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October 9, 2024