Music has long been a defining part of the Grand Theft Auto series, and Rockstar Games says Grand Theft Auto 6 will continue the tradition with what it calls the franchise’s “biggest and widest-ranging” selection so far. The game’s radio stations will also be available to listen to outside vehicles through headphones and portable devices, alongside podcasts set in Vice City.
Justice is creating the game’s original score. The 30-track Grand Theft Auto 6: Original Score is due to arrive on streaming on December 11, with two tracks revealed so far: “Flower In A Hurricane,” featuring Tame Impala, SZA and King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard, and “Pusher,” featuring Gesaffelstein. The score is described as comprising more than three hours of music, dynamically adapted to how players explore Vice City and Leonida during Jason and Lucia’s story.
A separate album, Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album, is being made with Atlantic Records and is set to launch alongside the game on November 19. Its 34 tracks will include new music from artists including Travis Scott, Fred Again.., PinkPantheress and Keith Richards. The complete tracklist has not yet been announced. Confirmed songs include Yung Lean’s “That’s It,” featuring Future and Metro Boomin; Travis Scott’s “RHYNO”; “Sexy Magic” by CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, PinkPantheress, Fred Again.. and Etienne de Crécy; Morgan Wallen’s “Last Thing You Need”; and Rauw Alejandro’s “Macacoa 2000.”
Other announced album tracks are Keith Richards’ “Bright Lights, Big City,” Cardi B’s “Don’t Chart,” Fuerza Regida’s “Suzuki” and Justice’s “Flower In A Hurricane,” featuring Tame Impala, SZA and King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard. The album will be available on vinyl and CD.
Six in-game radio stations have been announced, each with a distinct host and musical focus. Cocoteo FM, hosted by Bad Bunny and RaiNao, will feature Bad Bunny’s “EoO,” Axel Rulay’s “Si Es Trucho Es Trucho (Remix),” with Farruko and El Alfa, and “Canalla” by Romeo Santos and El Chaval de la Bachata.
Back Country Radio, hosted by Lana Del Rey, Morgan Wallen and Jeremy Dufrene, includes David Allan Coe’s “Need A Little Time Off For Bad Behavior,” Loretta Lynn’s “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ On Your Mind)” and “The Conversation” by Hank Williams Jr. and Waylon Jennings. Burna Boy and Palms Trax host AfroBank FM, whose announced tracks are Asake’s “Joha,” Pat Thomas’ “Gye Wani,” featuring Ebo Taylor, and “Shay’sana” by DJ Lag and Robot Boii, featuring Kamo Mphela.
The metal station The Chamber 106.6 is hosted by Slayer’s Kerry King and Tom Araya. Its confirmed songs are Black Sabbath’s “I,” Pantera’s “I’m Broken” and Slayer’s “Raining Blood.” Robyn and Consani host pop station Flash FM, featuring Charli xcx’s “Good Ones,” MGMT’s “Electric Feel” and “Midnight Sun (Girls Trip)” by Zara Larsson and PinkPantheress. Dirty South Classics, hosted by Trick Daddy and Trina, will play David Banner’s “Like A Pimp,” featuring Lil’ Flip; JT Money’s “Who Dat,” featuring Solé; and “Born N Raised” by DJ Khaled, Trick Daddy, Rick Ross and Pitbull.
Songs confirmed through the game’s trailers and a Netflix extended look include “Pop Bottles” by Birdman and Lil Wayne, “Pound Town” by Sexyy Red and Tay Keith, and Kodak Black’s “Skrilla.” Other revealed tracks span genres and decades, including The Bellamy Brothers’ “Let Your Love Flow,” Def Leppard’s “Love Bites,” Depeche Mode’s “People Are People,” Prefab Sprout’s “Cars and Girls,” Phil Collins’ “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)” and Tom Petty’s “Love Is a Long Road.” Rockstar has not said where these songs will appear in the game.
Sources: NME.