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Guru - Jazzmatazz, Vol 2: The New Reality (1995)
JAZZ | FLAC | CUE | LOG | 300DPI | 426 MBS

The follow-up to the heavily acclaimed Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1. This album might not have quite as much jazz-rap power as the first volume did, but it’s still quite good. Some of the big guns of jazz found their way into the album, including Branford Marsalis (who, of course, had already experimented with urban beats a bit with his Buckshot Lefonque project); Freddie Hubbard, Ramsey Lewis, and Kenny Garrett. Underground rapper Kool Keith (at this point still a member of the Ultramagnetics) also makes an appearance. Dancehall reggae princess Patra is included on a track, as are Chaka Khan and Me’Shell N’Degeocello; Jamiroquai helps out in another. In some ways, the personnel on this album may be slightly superior to the first outing, but the music also seems a tiny bit blander. Still, what makes the Jazzmatazz albums special is the live synthesis of jazz and rap. With Guru’s vocals over the top of live jazz performers (as opposed the usual samples); interplay is facilitated between the two, and thus a whole new dimension is added to the fusion. For someone interested in jazz-rap in general, the first album is a higher priority (as would be Us3’s albums, with extensive Blue Note sampling); but this album is still high on the list. ~ Adam Greenberg, All Music Guide

~  TRACKLISTING ~

01. Light It Up (Intro)/New Reality Style (Jazzalude I)
02. Life Saver      
03. Living in This World      
04. Looking Through Darkness  
05. Watch What You Say (Interview)
06. Defining Purpose (Jazzalude II)
07. For You      
08. Medicine (Mental Relaxation) 
09. Lost Souls  
10. Nobody Knows (The Real Deal)
11. Hip Hop as a Way of Life (Jazzalude III)
12. Respect the Architect      
13. Feel the Music      
14. Young Ladies  
15. Traveler      
16. Maintaining Focus (Jazzalude IV)
17. Count Your Blessings      
18. Choice of Weapons      
19. Something in the Past      
20. Revelation (Alot on My Mind)