According to MTV Remote Control, the songs for Episode 1 of America's Best Dance Crew 4 were chosen by each crew to best showcase their abilities. The choices were:
FR3SH "Ante Up" by M.O.P.
RHYTHM CITY "Life of a Star" by Mims
BEAT YA FEET KINGS "Skillet" by Backyard Band
AFROBORIKE "Aguanile" by Marc Anthony
ARTISTRY IN MOTION "SFM" by Basement Jaxx
VOGUE EVOLUTION "Took the Night" by Chelley
WE ARE HEROES "Waters of Nazareth" by Justice
SOUTHERN MOVEMENT "Sideways" by Dierks Bentley
MASSIVE MONKEES "Kill Joy" by N.E.R.D.