Arcane Meets Coldplay: A Soundtrack That Hits All the Right Notes
Riot Games and Virgin Music Group are extending a new gift to fans everywhere with the release of the Arcane: League of Legends Season 2 Extended Soundtrack. And let me tell you, it's a powerhouse lineup featuring nine fresh tracks, including a revamped version of Stromae and Pomme's Ma Meilleure Ennemie with none other than Coldplay and Palestinian-Chilean R&B artist Elyanna jumping in on the action. Fun fact? The original soundtrack has already racked up over 1.5 billion streams since its debut last November.
Let's discuss the showstopper here: Ma Meilleure Ennemie (or My Best Enemy, for us English speakers). This reimagined version brings in Coldplay's Chris Martin, who adds an emotional English verse to the track originally crafted for Ekko and Powder—two of Arcane's most complex characters. Stromae, ever the humble genius, called working with Coldplay a dream come true, while Chris Martin said it was an honor to contribute to the Arcane universe. Honestly, it's like worlds colliding in the best way possible.
What Else Is New?
The extended soundtrack doesn't stop at one standout track—it's packed with even more gems to keep fans hooked:
- A raw demo of King Princess's Fantastic.
- Sasha Alex Sloan lending her voice to Mako and Grey's haunting What Have They Done To Us.
- Remixes galore, including Kordhell's spin on Stray Kids, Young Miko, Tom Morello's Come Play, and BloodPop's remix of Ashnikko's Paint The Town Blue.
- Live renditions from Freya Ridings and Royal & The Serpent bring a new vibe to their songs.
Riot Games is curating a musical experience that feels as layered as Arcane's storytelling.
When it first dropped, Ma Meilleure Ennemie shattered records. It became Spotify's most-streamed French-language single in 24 hours (imagine hitting over 10 million daily streams!) and earned Diamond status in Belgium and France. It debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 for Stromae and Pomme. This song isn't just a hit; it's a cultural moment.
Arcane is Netflix gold. Season 2 premiered last November and quickly claimed the #1 spot globally, hitting top 10 lists in 91 countries. Across its two seasons, it has spent an impressive 15 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10 for English TV shows. With a record total of seven Annie's this year, Arcane is successful and transforming what animation can say.
This extensive soundtrack is another example of Riot Games cross-pollinating art mediums to reach something legendary. Having secured the services of Coldplay, Stromae, and Pomme is a testament that a story can be driven to new heights previously unknown through music.
The truth is that Arcane is currently the standard of media storytelling. If you haven't yet hit play on this classic soundtrack, do it.