The Wire Music
The Wire season 3 poster

The Wire season 3 episode 11 soundtrack

Middle Ground, 8 songs

"We don't need to dream no more." -- Stringer Bell The wire begins to yield information about the Barksdale organization, though finding links to the top proves elusive. Stringer and Avon reflect on how far they've come, with each harboring plans for the future. Tipped by Burrell, Carcetti sees Amsterdam for himself and weighs the benefits against the political reality.

  • Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me) — The Gap Band
    Pushups in the boxing gym.
  • White Tee — Dem Franchize Boyz
    Bubbles in Hamsterdam selling Whitey's; Dennis hits up Bodie to connect with Avon.
  • Little Bit O'Soul — The Music Explosion
    Radio, McNulty walks into the Inspectional Services Division looking for digital equipment.
  • When We Ride — 2Pac & Outlaw Immortalz
  • Locked Up — Akon
    Avon's warehouse, Stringer orders a hit.
  • A Place Nobody Can Find — Sam & Dave
    In the barbershop, on the radio, Brother Mouzone confronts Avon.
  • When We Ride On Our Enemies (Briss Remix) — 2Pac
    Avon's warehouse, Dennis talks to Avon about sponsoring his gym.
  • The Fall — Blake Leyh
    End credits.

Theme Song

Way Down In the Hole
Domaje