Guru's Jazzmatazz, Vol. 2: The New Reality

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
Producer Guru, Ronny Jordan, Donald Byrd, DJ Premier, Nikke Nicole, Solsonics, Mark Sparks, True Master
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Hard to Earn
(1994)		 Jazzmatazz, Vol. 2: The New Reality
(1995)		 Moment of Truth
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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 and Ronny Jordan.

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.

Tracklisting

  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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