There are so many things I want to praise about On My Block [1]'s second season. For instance, how the Netflix series deftly tackles tragedy after tragedy, including Ruby's grief [2]. Or the adorable (and frustrating) ups and downs of Cesar and Monse's relationship. And let's not forget the shocking conclusion to the gang war [3] that takes over the South Central neighbourhood, or the twist that goes down in the last few minutes [4] (which I'm still reeling over and probably will be until season three comes out).
But something I want to take some time to spotlight is the incredible soundtrack that keeps the coming-of-age dramedy bumping right along. Music supervisors Ben Hochstein and Jamie Dooner have selected an excellent mix of jams filled with heartbreaking ballads that just might be better than the first season's near-perfect collection of musical gems [5]. Whether you're still on the fence about watching, in the midst of binging it all, or trying to figure out what the deal is with THAT ending, these songs from the show are here to guide you through it.
"Glitter" by 070 Shake
Plays in: "Chapter Eleven"
"Slow Up" by Jacob Banks
Plays in: "Chapter Eleven"
"El Mismo Cabron de Siempre" by Breezewood La Connecta
Plays in: "Chapter Eleven"
"Bacuna Wow Wow Wow" by Hip Spanic Allstars
Plays in: "Chapter Eleven"
"Think About It" by Lorde Sanctus
Plays in: "Chapter Eleven"
"Waiting on the Warmth" by MorMor
Plays in: "Chapter Twelve"
"Money on the Table" by Lowpass Lushes
Plays in: "Chapter Twelve"
"Neat" by Q Money
Plays in: "Chapter Twelve"
"A Mimic's Ignorance" by Soreption
Plays in: "Chapter Twelve"
"Buscando Un Bandido" by Sicko Soldado
Plays in: "Chapter Twelve"
"Superfly" by Blessed
Plays in: "Chapter Thirteen"
"Messages From Her" by Sabrina Claudio
Plays in: "Chapter Thirteen"
"OMG" by Natty Nat
Plays in: "Chapter Thirteen"
"Over Here" by Mk.gee
Plays in: "Chapter Thirteen"
"Off and On" by Sales
Plays in: "Chapter Thirteen"
"Changes" by DeJ Loaf
Plays in: "Chapter Fourteen"
"Another Lifetime" by Nao
Plays in: "Chapter Fourteen"
"Elephant Wings" by The Hate
Plays in: "Chapter Fourteen"
"Twerk Werk" by The Trak Kartel
Plays in: "Chapter Fourteen"
"Boogie" by Brockhampton
Plays in: "Chapter Fourteen"
"Twerk Some" by The Trak Kartel
Plays in: "Chapter Fourteen"
"Look at That Butt" by Dillon Francis feat. Jarina De Marco
Plays in: "Chapter Fourteen"
"Cara Linda" by Crooked Stilo feat. El Dusty
Plays in: "Chapter Fifteen"
"Inmortales" by Nickodemus
Plays in: "Chapter Fifteen"
"Riding in My Benzo" by Lil One Hunnet
Plays in: "Chapter Fifteen"
"Top Down Remix" by The Flavr Blue
Plays in: "Chapter Fifteen"
"If They Only Knew" by Black Atlass
Plays in: "Chapter Fifteen"
"iMissMe" by Kyle feat. Khalid
Plays in: "Chapter Sixteen"
"Best Hugs" by Dram
Plays in: "Chapter Sixteen"
"Up Top" by Busty and the Bass
Plays in: "Chapter Sixteen"
"Go Harder" by IIGotProduct
Plays in: "Chapter Sixteen"
"Goin' Ham Girl" by Mad Circuit & Nyzzy Nyce
Plays in: "Chapter Sixteen"
"Motion" by Khalid
Plays in: "Chapter Sixteen"
"Brown Paper Bag" by Yoshi Flower
Plays in: "Chapter Seventeen"
"Crumbs" by Jordan Dennis
Plays in: "Chapter Seventeen"
"Fiesta" by Stefy de Cicco feat. Lorna
Plays in: "Chapter Seventeen"
"Burn It Up" by Eamon
Plays in: "Chapter Seventeen"
"Okay" by Moneybagg Yo feat. Future
Plays in: "Chapter Eighteen"
"I Like the Way You Love Me" by Brenton Wood
Plays in: "Chapter Eighteen"
"Pretty Please" by Triplett Twins
Plays in: "Chapter Eighteen"
"Run Wild" by Thutmose
Plays in: "Chapter Eighteen"
"O.D." by Memba feat. Titus
Plays in: "Chapter Eighteen"
"Phenomenon" by Odie
Plays in: "Chapter Nineteen"
"When I Get My Check" by Lyrics Born
Plays in: "Chapter Nineteen"
"Distraction" by Wynne
Plays in: "Chapter Nineteen"
"Lost" by Femdot
Plays in: "Chapter Nineteen"
"Forgiven" by Vancouver Sleep Clinic
Plays in: "Chapter Nineteen"
"Ultimate" by Denzel Curry feat. Juicy J
Plays in: "Chapter Nineteen"
"Run For Cover" by Phantom Passenger
Plays in: "Chapter Nineteen"
"Black Girl Magic" by Tattoo Money
Plays in: "Chapter Twenty"
"Places" by Isabelle Brown
Plays in: "Chapter Twenty"
"Ratata (Leave No Trace)" by Nina Dioz
Plays in: "Chapter Twenty"
"When the Party's Over" by Billie Eilish
Plays in: "Chapter Twenty"
