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"Whip It" by DEVO
Mixtape Chapter 1 — Skate to Rockford's
Opening skate — punchy, bounce-on-the-board energy.
Where it plays in Mixtape
"Whip It" soundtracks Chapter 1: Skate to Rockford's — Tutorial skating segment — learn ollie, grind, manual. The cue functions as opening skate — punchy, bounce-on-the-board energy.
About the song
Whip It was originally released in 1980 on Freedom of Choice by DEVO. Read more on Wikipedia (DEVO).
Why Beethoven & Dinosaur chose it
Game director Johnny Galvatron has described Mixtape as a soundtrack-driven narrative — every needle drop keys a specific memory. DEVO's track sits perfectly with Chapter 1's I-act energy.
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- "For Love" — Lush · Chapter 13
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- "Just Like Heaven" — The Cure · Chapter 3
- "The Passenger" — Iggy Pop · Chapter 28
- "1979" — The Smashing Pumpkins · Chapter 27
- "Avalon" — Roxy Music · Chapter 30
- "Bodacious Cretaceous" — Beethoven & Dinosaur · Chapter 18
FAQ
Is "Whip It" actually in Mixtape?
Yes — DEVO is one of the eight artists officially confirmed on the Mixtape soundtrack by Annapurna at launch.
Can I listen to it outside the game?
Yes — listen on Spotify, or on the original album Freedom of Choice.
Which chapter does "Whip It" play in?
Chapter 1: Skate to Rockford's.
Sources
- Artist confirmed on Mixtape soundtrack via Annapurna launch coverage.
- Artist discography: Wikipedia — DEVO.
- Chapter placement is community-compiled from launch streams; specific song-to-chapter mapping is a working draft.
Last verified: 2026-05-08.