Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch on November 19, accompanied by Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, featuring 34 original tracks from various artists. With the first six singles already released, they have been ranked from the least to most compelling, highlighting both surprising misfires and standout anthems.
The Album and Its Context
After 13 years in development, GTA VI is tipped to be one of the biggest entertainment releases of all time, and its soundtrack aims to match that scale. The album includes carefree, windows-down tracks for cruising and darker sounds suited to the criminal underworld, spanning multiple genres. Players will guide protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos through a Bonnie and Clyde-style adventure, from coastal drives to club scenes.
The first six singles have been ranked, with Morgan Wallen's "Last Thing You Need" at number six. Wallen's inclusion reflects country music's growing mainstream appeal, blending pop and country for a familiar feel, but the track lacks the edge needed to capture the spirit of Leonida. It could easily fit his 2025 album I'm the Problem, despite a subtle electronic touch.
Mid-Tier Tracks and Notable Collaborations
At number five, Yung Lean's "That's It" featuring Future and Metro Boomin delivers a seductive, understated electronic sound with an after-hours vibe. The hazy vocals and low-key groove gradually draw listeners in, making it ideal for cruising through Vice City after midnight.
Rauw Alejandro's "Macacoa 2000" ranks fourth, embracing the game's dangers with screeching cars and sirens. The reggaeton beats take on a threatening edge, with lyrics translated as: "Riding in the Cherokee, the windows look black / With the safety off in case we gotta shoot." Alejandro closes with a tribute to his Puerto Rican roots.
Top Three Singles
Keith Richards' cover of "Bright Lights, Big City" takes third place, bringing a raw, seductive energy to Jimmy Reed's 1961 blues original. The Rolling Stones guitarist relies on guitar and attitude, offering a cinematic classic rock 'n' roll feel that could contend for a festive chart topper.
Second is "Sexy Magic" by CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, PinkPantheress, Fred again.. & Étienne de Crécy. The track embodies carefree, sun-soaked Florida energy, making it one of the most effortlessly enjoyable singles in the collection.
Topping the list is RHYNO, co-produced by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, which blends electronic and hip-hop strengths. Low-frequency synths create a futuristic atmosphere, while the hip-hop beat keeps it grounded. Scott's voice energizes the chorus - "Heck no, don't let 'em in, they got a cell phone" - and the opening refrain, "Everybody get loose," is almost hypnotic, making it a track engineered for GTA's neon-lit streets.
