WASHINGTON — The highly anticipated “Hamilton Mixtape,” a collection of covers and remixes of songs from the hit musical “Hamilton,” finally has a release date: Dec. 2. But you can listen to two of the tracks from the mixtape right now.
The first two songs available for listeners are a cover of “My Shot” by The Roots featuring Busta Rhymes, Joell Ortiz and Nate Ruess, and a cover of “It’s Quiet Uptown” by Kelly Clarkson.
The album touts 23 tracks, all remixes and covers of songs from the double-platinum official cast recording of the musical. The “Mixtape” will feature big-name artists including Chance the Rapper, Wiz Khalifa, Alicia Keys, Regina Spektor and more.
The Roots’ version of “My Shot” takes the song, which Alexander Hamilton sings early in the musical’s first act, even further into the realm of hip-hop, while Clarkson’s “It’s Quiet Uptown” cover shows off her powerful vocals, transforming the soft showtune into a pop ballad.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, the musical’s creator, had been teasing the mixtape on his Twitter account for months, but Atlantic Records officially announced the album’s release date Friday. The album is now available for preorder.
Listen to the two new tracks and read the full track list below:
Track list:
1. No John Trumbull (Intro) — The Roots
2. My Shot (feat. Busta Rhymes, Joell Ortiz & Nate Ruess) [Rise Up Remix] — The Roots
3. Wrote My Way Out — Nas, Dave East, Lin-Manuel Miranda & Aloe Blacc
4. Wait For It — Usher
5. An Open Letter (feat. Shockwave) [Interlude] — Watsky
6. Satisfied (feat. Miguel & Queen Latifah) — Sia
7. Dear Theodosia (feat. Ben Folds) — Regina Spektor
8. Valley Forge (Demo) — Lin-Manuel Miranda
9. It’s Quiet Uptown — Kelly Clarkson
10. That Would Be Enough — Alicia Keys
11. Immigrants (We Get The Job Done) — K’naan, Snow Tha Product, Riz MC, Residente
12. You’ll Be Back — Jimmy Fallon & The Roots
13. Helpless (feat. Ja Rule) — Ashanti
14. Take A Break (Interlude) — !llmind
15. Say Yes To This — Jill Scott
16. Congratulations — Dessa
17. Burn — Andra Day
18. Stay Alive (Interlude) — J.PERIOD & Stro Elliot
19. Slavery Battle (Demo) — Lin-Manuel Miranda
20. Washingtons By Your Side — Wiz Khalifa
21. History Has Its Eyes On You — John Legend
22. Who Tells Your Story (feat. Common & Ingrid Michaelson) — The Roots
23. Dear Theodosia (Reprise) — Chance The Rapper & Francis and The Lights
