Isaac Hayes, of course, is the only originator to this classic namesake. His "Theme From Shaft" is a '70s standard, therefore, it carries things this time around as well. There is more of an urban, gangsta rap tone to this version -- unexpected, but not surprising. West Coast rapper Too $hort claims he was never a sucker, getting nasty ghetto-style on "Pimp Sh*t." Things get even raunchier with songs from hoarse-throated beatboxer Mystikal, OutKast, and Goodie Mob's Big Gipp. But Shaft is known for being smooth, too. R. Kelly and Donell Jones attempt to lay the lights down low, but time is cheap. Shaft does not uphold its original musical savvy. Once is enough, and sadly only an average resurrection to one of the '70s signature funkadelic anthems.
CONDITION: Used Like New! Promotional imprint on upc and minor wear on front and back cover.
TRACK LISTING
1. Theme from Shaft
2. Bad Man
3. Up and Outta Here
4. Do What I Gotta Do
5. Rock Wit U
6. We Servin'
7. Tough Guy
8. 2 Glock 9's
9. Summer Rain
10. Automatic
11. Pimp Sh*t
12. Cheatin'
13. Fix Me
14. How You Want It?
15. Ain't Gonna See Tomorrow
16. My Lovin' Will Give You Something
17. Serenata Negra
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