Released July 18, 1995 Length 73:09 Release date 18 July 1995 | Recorded 1994-1995 | |
![]() | ||
Similar Guru albums, Jazz rap albums, Other albums |
Guru's Jazzmatazz, Vol. 2: The New Reality is the second studio album by American hip hop recording artist Guru. 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 and Ronny Jordan.
Contents
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
- "Intro [Light It Up] Jazzalude I" – 1:44
- "Lifesaver" – 4:13
- "Living in This World" – 4:29
- "Looking Through Darkness" – 4:48
- "Skit A [Interview] Watch What You Say" featuring Chaka Khan – 5:00
- "Jazzalude II - Defining Purpose" – 1:02
- "For You" featuring Meshell Ndegeocello – 4:10
- "Insert A [Mental Relaxation] Medicine" featuring Ini Kamoze – 4:19
- "Lost Souls" featuring Jamiroquai - 4:12
- "Insert B [The Real Deal] Nobody Knows" with Shara Nelson – 3:58
- "Jazzalude III - Hip Hop As A Way Of Life" – 1:17
- "Respect The Architect" – 4:51 featuring Bahamadia and Ramsey Lewis
- "Feel the Music" – 3:57
- "Young Ladies" – 4:12
- "The Traveler" – 4:01
- "Jazzalude IV - Maintaining Focus" – 1:18
- "Count Your Blessings" – 4:02
- "Choice Of Weapons" – 4:24
- "Something in the Past" – 3:19
- "Skit B [A lot On My Mind] Revelation" – 4:35
Samples Used
Songs
1Intro (Light It Up) / Jazzalude I / New Reality Style1:44
2Lifesaver4:13
3Living in This World4:29