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Descendants is a soundtrack album by the cast of the film of the same name, released on July 31, 2015, by Walt Disney.

The soundtrack peaked at number 1 in the United States at Billboard 200, number one on the US Top Digital Albums, and topped the US Top Soundtracks.

Album History[]

Initially, the film was not envisioned as a musical. It was not until director/choreographer Kenny Ortega came on board that songs were added. The film itself contains seven musical numbers, plus a song by Shawn Mendes during the end credits, which was released as a single.

In addition, the soundtrack album includes four bonus tracks as well as a suite of David Lawrence's orchestral score. Not included on the soundtrack is the Vancouver Children's Choir Choral Society's interpretation of "Laudamus te" from Antonio Vivaldi's Gloria, which was heard at Prince Ben's coronation ceremony and the Overture of the orchestral suite Music for the Royal Fireworks composed by George Handel, which is heard at the entrance of the temple.

Commercial Performance[]

The soundtrack debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 42,000 album-equivalent units earned during its first week of release. It is the smallest weekly total for a No. 1 album since the chart began ranking albums by equivalent units in December 2014. It also dethroned R&B singer Jill Scott's Woman from its debut at No. 1, with only 27,000 units sold after. It is the first Disney Channel Original Movie since High School Musical 2 to have a soundtrack hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200. "Good is the New Bad" appeared in the Descendants: Wicked World short of the same name.

Singles[]

"If Only", performed by Dove Cameron, was released as a single on July 31, 2015. The song was written by Adam Anders, Nikki Hassman, and Peer Astrom. It debuted at number 99 in the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at 94. The second version of "Rotten to the Core", performed by Sofia Carson, was released as the second single on December 18. The decision to release the song was made to promote the computer-animated short-form series Descendants: Wicked World, which Carson's version is the opening theme. The song did not enter the Billboard Hot 100 but peaked at number five on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.

Promotional Singles[]

"Believe", performed by Shawn Mendes, was released as a promotional single on June 26, 2015. The song received a nomination for Choice Music: Song from a Movie 2015 Teen Choice Awards.

Other Charted Songs[]

The original version of "Rotten to the Core", performed by Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, and Sofia Carson, debuted at number 38 on the US Billboard Hot 100. "Did I Mention", performed by Jeff Lewis and Mitchell Hope, peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. "Evil Like Me", performed by Kristin Chenoweth and Dove Cameron, debuted at number 14 and peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. "Set It Off", performed by Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Sarah Jeffery, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, and Jeff Lewis, debuted at number 17 and peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.

Tracklisting[]

# Title Writer(s) Performer(s) Length
1. "Rotten to the Core" Joacim Persson • Shelly Peiken • Johann Alkenas Dove Cameron • Cameron Boyce • Booboo Stewart • Sofia Carson 2:42
2. "Evil Like Me" Andrew Lippa Kristin Chenoweth • Dove Cameron 3:44
3. "Did I Mention" Adam Schlesinger Jeff Lewis 2:33
4. "If Only" Adam Anders • Nikki Hassman • Peer Astrom Dove Cameron 3:49
5. "Be Our Guest" Alan Menken • Howard Ashman Mitchell Hope • Spencer Lee • Kala Balch • Marco Marinangeli 1:55
6. "If Only (Reprise)" Adam Anders • Nikki Hassman • Peer Astrom Dove Cameron 0:41
7. "Set It Off" Sam Hollander • Josh Edmondson • Grant Michaels • Craig Lashley • Charity Daw Jeff Lewis • Dove Cameron • Sofia Carson • Cameron Boyce • Booboo Stewart • Sarah Jeffery • Mitchell Hope 2:54
8. "Believe" Shawn Mendes • Geoffrey Warburton • Glen Scott • Martin Terefe Shawn Mendes 3:28
9. "Rotten to the Core (Sofia Carson)" Joacim Persson • Shelly Peiken • Johann Alkenas Sofia Carson 2:54
10. "Night Is Young" Augie Ray • Jintae Ko • Lindy Robbins China Anne McClain 3:02
11. "Good is the New Bad" Aris Archontis • Chen Neeman • Jeannie Lurie Dove Cameron • Sofia Carson • China Anne McClain 2:34
12. "I'm Your Girl" Dustin Burnett • Stephanie Lewis • Paula Winger Felicia Barton 2:38
13. "Descendants Score Suite" David Lawrence David Lawrence 6:49

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Characters
Descendants: MalJayEvieCarlos De VilBenAudreyLonnieJaneChad CharmingDoug
Disney Characters: BelleBeastFairy GodmotherSnow WhiteQueen LeahMaleficentJafarEvil QueenCruella De Vil
Disney Characters as cameo: AuroraPrince PhillipCinderellaPrince CharmingDopeyMulanLi ShangRapunzelEugene FitzherbertAladdinJasmine
Original Characters: Coach JenkinsMr. DeleyDude the DogMuseum GuardDopey's wife
Deleted Characters: Aziz
Music
Soundtrack
Songs: Rotten to the CoreEvil Like MeDid I MentionIf OnlyBe Our GuestIf Only (Reprise)Set It OffBelieve
Locations
Auradon (Auradon PrepAuradon CentralAuradon CityMuseum of Cultural HistoryThe Enchanted Lake) • Isle of the Lost (Bargain CastleBazaarFrollo's CreperieGaston's Duels Without RulesUrsula's Fish and Chips)
Objects
Maleficent's ScepterMal's Spell BookMagic MirrorMagic WandSpinning WheelKing Triton's TridentGlass SlippersMagic LampGolden CobraThe Enchanted RoseGolden PelydrynEvil Queen's Poison ApplesBen's Signet Ring
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Films
DescendantsDescendants 2Descendants 3Descendants: The Rise of RedDescendants: Wicked Wonderland
Television and web series
School of SecretsWicked WorldThe Planning of the Royal WeddingChibi Tiny TalesChibiverse
Short films and specials
Television Specials: Neon Lights Fashion MomentDescendants Remix Dance PartyDisney's Hall Of VillainsDescendants: The Royal Wedding
A Descendants Story Shorts: Under The Sea: A Descendants StoryAudrey's Royal Return: A Descendants Short StoryWicked Woods: A Descendants Halloween StoryWickedly Sweet: A Descendants Short StoryShuffle of Love: A Descendants Short Story
Live shows
Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour
Video games
Descendants: Isle of the Lost RushDescendants (mobile game)Descendants 2: Mal vs UmaDescendants: Smarte CoutureDisney Karaoke: DescendantsAuradon Hidden Mystery MapAuradon Travel GuideDescendants: Party at Auradon Prep
Crossover: Club Penguin Descendants SpecialDisney Emoji BlitzJust Dance: Disney Party 2Disney All-Star RacersDisney All-Star Party
Soundtracks
DescendantsDescendants 2Descendants 3Descendants: The Rise of Red
Books
The Isle of the Lost series: The Isle of the LostReturn to the Isle of the LostRise of the Isle of the LostEscape from the Isle of the LostBeyond the Isle of the Lost: Wonderland

Films' novels: Descendants: Junior NovelDescendants 2: Junior NovelDescendants 3: Junior NovelDescendants: The Rise of Red: Junior Novel
Guides and databooks: Disney Descendants YearbookDisney Descendants: Secrets of Auradon Prep: Insider's HandbookDescendants: Mal's Spell BookDescendants: Mal's DiaryDisney Descendants: Up Close!Auradon Prep Spirit Book: Highlights and MemoriesDescendants 2: Evie's Fashion BookDescendants 2: Mal's Spell Book II: More Wicked MagicA Descendants Scrapbook: The Isle of the Lost EditionDescendants 2: Uma's Wicked Book: For Villain KidsDescendants 3: The Villain Kids' Guide for New VKsDescendants 3: Audrey's DiaryDescendants: The Magic of FriendshipDescendants: The World of Auradon: Royals and Villains
Cinestory comics: Descendants: Wicked World Wish Granted Cinestory Comic Volume 1Descendants: Wicked World Cinestory Comic, Vol. 2Descendants: Wicked World Cinestory Comic Volume 3Descendants: Wicked World Cinestory Comic Vol. 4
School of Secrets series: CJ's Treasure ChaseFreddie's Shadow CardsAlly's Mad MysteryLonnie's Warrior SwordCarlos's Scavenger Hunt
Manga: Rotten to the Core Trilogy (Vol. 1 - Vol. 2 - Vol. 3 - Collector's Edition) • Evie's Wicked Runway (Vol. 1 - Vol. 2) • Dizzy's New FortuneMaking the Manga
Comic books and graphic novels: The Isle of the Lost: The Graphic NovelDescendants: Twisted Field TripReturn to the Isle of the Lost: The Graphic NovelDescendants: Fright at the Museum
Others: Poster-A-Page: This is Our Time

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Descendants
Rotten to the CoreEvil Like MeDid I MentionIf OnlyBe Our GuestIf Only (Reprise)Set It OffBelieve
Descendants: Wicked World
Season 1: Rotten to the CoreGood is the New BadI'm Your GirlNight Is Young
Season 2: Rather Be With YouEvilBetter Together
Descendants 2
Ways To Be WickedWhat's My NameChillin' Like a VillainSpace BetweenIt's Goin' DownYou and MeKiss the GirlPoor Unfortunate Souls
Descendants 3
Good to Be BadQueen of MeanDo What You Gotta DoNight FallsOne KissMy Once Upon a TimeBreak This DownDig a Little DeeperDid I Mention (Reprise)Happy BirthdayVK Mashup
Descendants: The Rise of Red
RedSo This Is LoveLove Ain't ItWhat's My Name (Red Version)Fight of Our LivesLife Is SweeterPerfect RevengeShuffle of LoveGet Your Hands DirtyLife Is Sweeter (Reprise)Life Is Sweeter (Remix)Bad Reputation
Other songs
Genie in a BottleJolly to the CoreChillin' Like a SnowmanStrongerKeep Your Head on HalloweenFeeling the LoveRed Christmas