Power Book III: Raising Kanan Soundtrack Season 5 (2026) Guide
Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, Power Book III: Raising Kanan is a crime drama prequel that chronicles the early years of Kanan Stark. At just 15 years old, the eager teenager dives headfirst into the dangerous world of the street drug trade to assist his powerful and calculating mother, Raquel "Raq" Thomas, who commands her expanding empire alongside her brothers. As Kanan seeks to step out of his mother's imposing shadow, he must navigate a high-stakes landscape filled with rival dealers, corrupt cops, and internal family secrets that threaten to destroy everything.
The Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 5 soundtrack immerses viewers back into the gritty streets of 1990s South Jamaica, Queens, with a heavy-hitting selection of classic East Coast hip-hop and R&B. Alongside the iconic theme song 'Part of the Game' by Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, the episodes are supported by a tense, dramatic score from composer Jeff Russo. The music acts as a raw reflection of Kanan Stark’s gradual descent into the criminal underworld.
Set in the Starz Power universe, Season 5 continues to chronicle the complex, dangerous bond between young Kanan Stark (MeKai Curtis) and his mother, the ruthless drug queenpin Raquel 'Raq' Thomas (Patina Miller). As the family drug empire faces new turf wars and internal betrayals, the period-accurate soundtrack highlights the emotional weight of Raq's choices and Kanan's transition into the streets.
Episode 1: By Blood (Jun 12, 2026)
Kanan makes a move that changes the Thomas family forever; Unique tries to regain a foothold in Queens as Breeze's new drug enterprise takes shape.
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Part Of The Game (feat. NLE Choppa & Rileyy Lanez)
Scene Context: Power Book III: Raising Kanan Opening Theme Music
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Jus Lyke Compton
DJ Quik
Scene Context: Music playing while they're watching TV
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Victory
Tommy Nova
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Shame On a N***a
Scene Context: Ending Credits Music
Episode 2: Many Men (Jun 19, 2026)
Stefano goes into business with Snaps, Pop, Breeze, and Kanan, while Raq forms her own alliances; Marvin hunts for Unique, who's quickly losing his grasp on South Jamaica.
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Turn the Party Out
Omniscence
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Scene Context: Closing Credits Song
Episode 3: Tricks (Jun 26, 2026)
Raq and Marvin launch their new operation as Kanan and Breeze's business grows stronger; Jukebox takes a big risk to protect the family.
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SUCH IS LIFE
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Dreamtime
The Sunset Sound & Shelby Lynne
Scene Context: In the apartment, Flossie displays a photograph of her daughter to Marvin.
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Sneakin' Up on Ya
FU-Schnickens
Scene Context: Closing Credits Song
Episode 4: Pawns & Rooks (Jul 3, 2026)
Raq's war with Kanan, Breeze and Stefano grows increasingly violent; Kanan's deception of Tiana escalates; Jukebox's misstep leaves her under threat.
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SHOT YOU DOWN
Scene Context: Power Book III: Raising Kanan ending credits song
Episode 5: School of War (Jul 10, 2026)
Raq and Marvin navigate a precarious situation; Kanan and Breeze deepen their partnership; Jukebox hatches a plan.
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Scene Context: Episode 5 Closing Credits Music
Episode 6: Dark Matter (Jul 24, 2026)
Kanan and Tiana's relationship takes a turn; Garcia makes a bold move to get Juke her answers.
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Bacdafucup
Scene Context: Marvin enters with a shotgun.
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No Tears
Scarface
Scene Context: End credits roll
Episode 7: Penultimate Means Second to Last (Jul 31, 2026)
Facing pressure from all sides, Raq struggles to maintain control as alliances crumble, and Kanan's growing ruthlessness threatens his relationships.
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Scene Context: During their meeting, Pino terminates the business relationship with Raq.
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Hit It from the Back
Mobb Deep
Scene Context: In a vehicle, Marvin instructs his team to prepare their weapons.
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Little Ghetto Boy
Scene Context: Closing Credits
Episode 8: Unconditional Love (Aug 7, 2026)
Season Finale: Everything has led up to this.
Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 5 Trailer Songs
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Power Book III Raising Kanan Season 5 Trailer Music
What makes Raising Kanan stand out is how the music isn't just background noise, but a character in itself, capturing the specific culture and tension of 90s New York. Below is our complete episode-by-episode soundtrack guide, featuring detailed scene context and timestamps for every rap classic and soul track heard in the show. If you catch a song we missed, leave us a suggestion to keep the list updated!
Main Cast
- Mekai Curtis Kanan Stark
- Patina Miller Raquel 'Raq' Thomas
- Hailey Kilgore LaVerne 'Jukebox' Ganner
- London Brown Marvin
- Malcolm M. Mays Louis 'Lou-Lou' Thomas
Official Trailer
Soundtrack Crossovers
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in Every Episode
| Episode | Song Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| E1 | Part Of The Game (feat. NLE Choppa & Rileyy Lanez) | 50 Cent |
| E1 | Jus Lyke Compton | DJ Quik |
| E1 | Victory | Tommy Nova |
| E1 | Shame On a N***a | Wu-Tang Clan |
| E2 | Turn the Party Out | Omniscence |
| E2 | Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get | The Dramatics |
| E3 | SUCH IS LIFE | Gavin Maestro |
| E3 | Dreamtime | The Sunset Sound & Shelby Lynne |
| E3 | Sneakin' Up on Ya | FU-Schnickens |
| E4 | Paid In Full | Eric B. & Rakim |
| E4 | Escape (The Pina Colada Song) | Rupert Holmes |
| E4 | SHOT YOU DOWN | Gavin Maestro |
| E5 | The Payback | James Brown |
| E6 | Bacdafucup | Onyx |
| E6 | No Tears | Scarface |
| E7 | The Good Life | Tony Bennett |
| E7 | Hit It from the Back | Mobb Deep |
| E7 | Little Ghetto Boy | Donny Hathaway |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Power Book III: Raising Kanan: Season 5?
The score for Power Book III: Raising Kanan: Season 5 was composed by Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Adrian Younge.
How many songs are in the soundtrack for Power Book III: Raising Kanan: Season 5?
There are 19 songs featured in the soundtrack for Power Book III: Raising Kanan: Season 5. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.
What are the genres of Power Book III: Raising Kanan: Season 5?
The main genres for Power Book III: Raising Kanan: Season 5 include Drama, Crime.
How many seasons does Power Book III: Raising Kanan have?
The TV show Power Book III: Raising Kanan currently has 5 seasons.
What is the song playing in episode 3 when the girls are at the bar? The lyrics are: There's gotta be Somewhere else for me I gotta get away Yeah, hey, hey No pain and stress To worry me A special time and space It's giving good times Good times, good times
Hello Simone, We haven't been able to identify this song yet.
Community Q&A
Simone says:
What is the song playing in episode 3 when the girls are at the bar? The lyrics are: There's gotta be Somewhere else for me I gotta get away Yeah, hey, hey No pain and stress To worry me A special time and space It's giving good times Good times, good times
SeekerTune says:
Hello Simone, We haven't been able to identify this song yet.