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5.0 out of 5 stars BAD BOYS II: THE OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACK IS A VERY SOLID CD..., July 16, 2003
By A Customer
This review is from: Bad Boys II (Audio CD)
Well the summer is definitely off to a good start thanks to production from the urban label known as Bad Boy Records. Headed by Sean Combs (P. Diddy) he gets his label (under a new distribution deal with Universal Records) back in the swing of things with the release of BAD BOYS II [Soundtrack]. The basic concept is that this is a compilation album featuring artists from hip-hop (Jay-Z), r&b (Beyonce), rock (Lenny Kravitz) and even pop (Justin Timberlake).

Unlike others artists in the rap arena who bring us tales of problems with their mother/girlfriends and having survived assassination attempts, P Diddy and Bad Boy Records has always been good for "feel good" party type music. Easy to recite lyrics over recognizable pop tunes was the method during the labels zenith. After hearing some criticism, Puff has toned down the overt sampling and created his own sound (actually it should be noted that now, as in the past, Mr. Combs employs other producers that function to create and assist in the production of these music tracks).

But you want to know how does the CD sound? Well, it's one of those rare CD's that doesn't have what critics refer to as "filler" tracks (songs that just take up space on an album). He has managed to assemble artists who are regarded as being among the best in their respective fields. And for him they contribute some of their best work. The first song "Show Me Your Soul" has an old soul feel to it. Lenny Kravitz pays homage to James Brown style as he wails the hook and asks a girl to "lose control". This gets the CD off to a very good start and then rap heavyweight Jay Z takes over the duties on the second track "La, La, La" (a remix to his hit Excuse Me Miss). St Louis natives Nelly and Murphy Lee join P Diddy to call out women and "Shake Ya Tailfeather". Then Latin titan Fat Joe joins Diddy on the cut "Girl I'm a Bad Boy". Out of all the songs on the soundtrack this one best incorporates themes from the film as "Joey Crack" raps to his amour that he can't change who he is and "I'm a be a Bad Boy for life" in the last verse. This has a nice cool mellow vibe to it. Our favorite weed-aholic Snoop joins the posse on "Gangsta Sh**". Bad Boy newcomer Loon joins the Doggfather on this song with a haunted ghetto mansion like sound. Loon's laid back flow (which some unjustly compare to past Bad Boy artist Mase) goes well with Snoop and makes you look forward to his upcoming debut release.

I could write forever about the rest of the songs but those listed above should be a good guide to allow you to make a decision on whether to purchase this CD or not. This CD will be on constant rotation in your car or home when you want to take your mind off of a hard day and want to lift your spirits for a moment. It has excellent replay value (media buyers know exactly what I'm talking about with this statement). If that still doesn't convince you think about this: P Diddy has worked (and performed) with the likes of Sting, David Bowie, Jimmy Page, Chuck D, Notorious B.I.G. even the Smashing Pumpkins (I was surprised at this one). In an industry that tends to not favor the crossing over and mixing of genres, he has managed to gain the trust of respected artists and entertainers. This CD is a reflection of other artist's respect for him from not just rap and hip-hop but music as a whole.