Once in the Life (2000)

About this title: Adapted from the play Riff Raff, the soundtrack for the Laurence Fishburne film Once in the Life features a broad range of artists practicing different strains of urban music, from rap to jazz. The highlights really depend on which style of music appeals to you, but there are a few moments, such as the uplifting soul of Glen Scott's album-concluding "Without Vertigo," that truly standout. In addition to this heartfelt track, Guru's "Choices" and Nuyorican Soul's "Nautilus (MAWtilus)" also deserve attention as they brush across various styles of music, merging the meticulous musicianship of ... read more

Tracks:

1. Nautilus [Mawtilus] [James]
2. Things I've Seen [Tucker/Davis/Perez/]
3. Shadup Ya Face [Nassar/Parker]
4. Rafiki [Remix] [Daulne/Daulne/Richm]
5. Train Whistle [Sandbloom]
6. Fearless Misery [Reid/DuVall]
7. Breakfast @ Denny's [Marsalis/Martin]
8. Young Thugs: Ballad of Youth [Sambora/Marolda/Bro]
9. No Dinero, No Rispeto [Garcia/Laboriel/Mar]
10. Livin' It Up [Williams/Arnaud/Dea]
11. Choices [Elam/Davenport/Hump]
12. Home [Sandbloom]
13. Yes Yes Y'all [Weaver]
14. Once in the Life [Titus]
15. Without Vertigo [Scott]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.