" Basketball" ( Lil' Bow Wow featuring Jermaine Dupri, Fabolous and Fundisha) The soundtrack is the final album with Lil' Bow Wow to feature the "Lil'" moniker in his name and is also Lil' Bow Wow's final album under So So Def. It also features music from Amerie, Jagged Edge, Solange and more. The other is " Take Ya Home" by Lil' Bow Wow, taken from his second album Doggy Bag, which serves as the theme song for the film. The soundtrack spawned two singles, the first being " Basketball", a cover of Kurtis Blow's 1984 song, performed by Lil' Bow Wow featuring Jermaine Dupri, Fabolous and Fundisha. It was released on Jthrough So So Def Recordings and consisted of hip hop and contemporary R&B with production from the likes of Jermaine Dupri, The Neptunes and Alicia Keys. Release: 12.27.Like Mike: Music From the Motion Picture is the soundtrack to the 2002 film, Like Mike.Of course, lyrics aside, the sound of “Sinner” is where its ‘bread is buttered.’ Ultimately, “Sinner” is totally worth checking out. So, I made the comment that arguably Like Mike doesn’t say much lyrically on “Sinner.” That said, the narrative driven by the lyrics is quite sufficient to help the listener visualize the scenario. But you can also make the argument that Mike is less worried about labels than simply winning her love and affection. That said, “Sinner” also seems to showcase love has fallen short, particularly moments like, “Tell me I didn’t treat you well / Do you really wanna be no more?” as well as, “Are you glad you remember / When you fought with a sinner?” Also, worth noting, Mike equates a ‘winner’ with being a sinner which seems a bit suspect, but whatever. Love and sex are part of the modus operandi. Like Mike’s vocal – rather melodic rap – performance is a vibe as well. Safe to say, the music itself is awesome, awesome, AWESOME. One sound that particular stands out is a synth that sounds like a blend of guitar and clavinet patch.
The backdrop consists of rhythmic drum programming (particularly those trappy, 808 kicks and synth toms) and a colorful assortment of synths and pads. That, of course, is the expectation from Like Mike, right? RIGHT! The ear candy is legit here – the sleekness is inescapable. Part of the aforementioned VIBE – the crowning achievement – is superb production work. Does he say much? Eh, but the vibe is ripe plus there are elements of heartbreak, lust, and regret, so it’s definitely worthwhile. However, on the song at hand, “Sinner,” it’s all Mike in a melodic hip-hop setting. Michael Thivaios is best known as half of the Belgian-born dance/electronic duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike with his older bro. “You wanna ride with a winner? / Come ride with a sinner / We can kick it for a day / Anything you’re feeling.” Interesting Like Mike – very interesting. Michael Thivaios, better known as Like Mike, delivers a surefire, melodic hip-hop bop with the sinful love-driven single, “Sinner.”
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