The Poetry of B.I.G.
Mr. Richard D. Coreno | Berea, Ohio USA | 01/14/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Sean Combs sheds the oftentimes awkward posthumous collaborations found on Born Again and Duets: The Final Chapter to present an intriguing collection of previously-released material and new tracks that honor the short life - but continuing legacy - of Christopher Wallace.
The most interesting are the previously unreleased demos Microphone Murder, Guaranteed Raw and Love No Ho, which close out the 17-song soundtrack. The two two original numbers - Brooklyn Go Hard (Jay-Z w/ Santogold) and Letter to B.I.G. (Jadakiss w/ Faith Evans) - are excellent and One More Chance (featuring Wallace's son, CJ) is a touching tribute.
A soundtrack is not a greatest hits package, but this collection is a stand-alone that can be appreciated for the music and/or as an integral part of the movie."
Perfect Collection
O. S. I. | US | 02/05/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The movie was outstanding, heads bopping and everyone knew every lyric and verse. The beat is enough to start anyone off. Just perfect, a perfect movie outing.
It made me want the music and here I am downloading it, it bring me back to that era, and at the same time, the music is still relevant.
If anything, the movie put BIG's music in better perspective as he rapped about a lot of the situations in his life and that fit seamlessly with the movie! I'm seeing it again on Friday!!"