Quibi Debuts New Trailer for Darren Criss’ Musical Comedy Series “ROYALTIES” and Announces Original Soundtrack

Republic Records to Release Soundtrack June 12th; The First Major Label Release for a Quibi Show
 
Featured Artists Include Darren Criss, Rufus Wainwright, Mark Hamill, Julianne Hough, Jordan Fisher and Sabrina Carpenter

Quibi debuts the trailer of the new musical comedy series, ROYALTIES, created by Emmy & Golden Globe Award-winning actor and songwriter Darren Criss. ROYALTIES is a satirical take on the oft-untold story of songwriters behind the world’s biggest hits. Republic Records to release the series’ original soundtrack, marking the first major label release for a Quibi show.

On June 1st in tandem with the series premiere, music performed by the ROYALTIES Cast during the first three episodes will be released. As subsequent episodes air, new music will follow daily through the season finale on June 10th. Following the final episode, the full Royalties: Season 1 (Music from the Original Quibi Series) Official Soundtrack arrives on June 12.

The comedy will feature twelve original songs and ten music videos, all co-written by Criss, featuring performances by Jordan Fisher, Julianne Hough, Jackie Tohn, Bonnie McKee, Jennifer Coolidge, Lil Rel Howery, Mark Hamill, Rufus Wainwright, and Sabrina Carpenter.

Royalties: Season 1 (Music from the Original Quibi Series) Track List:

  1.  “This is a Theme Song (From Royalties)” – Darren Criss, Kether Donohue, Royalties Cast
  2.  “Just That Good (From Royalties)” – Rufus Wainwright, Royalties Cast
  3. “Break It In (From Royalties)” – Lil Rel Howery, KingJet, Royalties Cast
  4.  “Let Your Hair Down (From Royalties)” – Bonnie McKee, Royalties Cast
  5. “Kick Your Shoes Off (From Royalties)” – Bonnie McKee, Royalties Cast
  6.  “Mighty As Kong (From Royalties)” – Mark Hamill, Royalties Cast
  7. “I Am So Much Better Than You At Everything (From Royalties)” – Darren Criss, Royalties Cast
  8. “Make You Come True (From Royalties)” – Jordan Fisher, Royalties Cast
  9. “Prizefighter (From Royalties)” – Julianne Hough, Royalties Cast
  10. “Also You (From Royalties)” – Jackie Tohn, Darren Criss, Royalties Cast
  11.  “I Hate That I Need You (From Royalties)” – Jennifer Coolidge, NIve, Darren Criss, Royalties Cast
  12. “Perfect Song (From Royalties)” – Sabrina Carpenter, Royalties Cast

ROYALTIES follows the ascent of a ragtag songwriting duo – Sara (Donohue) and Pierce (Criss) – as they navigate the strange and hilarious challenges of creating a truly great song, week after week. Each episode will feature real-life entertainment personalities portraying fictitious (and ridiculous) music stars, along with original songs penned by Criss. Criss co-wrote and executive-produced the series with longtime collaborators Nick and Matt Lang, fellow co-founders of YouTube sensation Team Starkid. The series is produced by FOX SideCar Entertainment.