JAZZMATAZZ VOLUME 2 - "THE NEW REALITY" Double LP by GURU - NEW SEALED PROMO
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Guru's Jazzmatazz, Vol. 2: The New Reality
Studio album by: Guru
Released: July 18, 1995
Recorded: 1994-1995
Genre: Jazz rap
Length: 69:27
Label: Chrysalis
Producers: Guru, Ronny Jordan, Donald Byrd, DJ Premier, Nikke Nicole, Solsonics, Mark Sparks, True Master
Guru's Jazzmatazz, Vol. 2: The New Reality, was the follow-up to the well-received Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1. This second release to the Jazzmatazz series slightly toned down the jazz rap punch that made the first volume memorable. It was nevertheless critically acclaimed in its own right. Guests featured on this release include Freddie Hubbard, Donald Byrd, Ramsey Lewis, Kool Keith, Patra and Jamiroquai; other musicians reprising their roles from the previous release include Branford Marsalis, Courtney Pine, Ronny Jordan, and Paul SEQUENCE Ferguson.
According to Billboard music charts, this album slightly outpeformed its predecessor; it peaked at #16 and #73 on Billboard's "Top R&B / Hip Hop Albums and "Billboard 200" albums charts respectively. The single, "Watch What You Say" (featuring Chaka Khan), peaked at #13 and #93 on the Billboard's "Hot Dance Music / Maxi-Singles" and "Hot R&B / Hip Hop Singles & Tracks" charts respectively.
Jazzmatazz, Vol. 2: The New Reality was released on July 18, 1995, via the Chrysalis imprint.
TRACK LISTING:
1) "Intro [Light It Up] Jazzalude I" – 1:44
2) "Lifesaver" – 4:13
3) "Living in This World" – 4:29
4) "Looking Through Darkness" – 4:48
5) "Skit A [Interview] Watch What You Say" featuring Chaka Khan – 5:00
6) "Jazzalude II - Defining Purpose" – 1:02
7) "For You" featuring Meshell Ndegeocello – 4:10
8) "Insert A [Mental Relaxation] Medicine" featuring Ini Kamoze – 4:19
9) "Lost Souls" featuring Jamiroquai - 4:12
10) "Insert B [The Real Deal] Nobody Knows" with Shara Nelson – 3:58
11) "Jazzalude III - Hip Hop As A Way Of Life" – 1:17
12) "Respect The Architect" – 4:51 featuring Bahamadia and Ramsey Lewis
13) "Feel the Music" – 3:57
14) "Young Ladies" – 4:12
15) "The Traveler" – 4:01
16) "Jazzalude IV - Maintaining Focus" – 1:18
17) "Count Your Blessings" – 4:02
18) "Choice Of Weapons" – 4:24
19) "Something in the Past" – 3:19
20) "Skit B [A lot On My Mind] Revelation" – 4:35
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