The actor/producer/rapper extraordinaire, Master P is back with his comedy act. This time his actions are on purpose in his latest movie entitled Foolish. And you know it's not a Master P movie if it doesn't have a No Limit-ladden soundtrack. Indeed, Master P doesn't disappoint. In fact, he creates a level of diversity uncharacteristic of himself. Sure, 2/3 of the tracks are straight from the burroughs of New Orleans, but he cracks open the vault to the past and snatches up some classics that make this album much better.

The classics include Kool & The Gang's "Jungle Boogie", which is by far one of the best funk songs of all time... ok maybe I've been influenced by Michael Jordan and his Mountain Dew commercial, but it's still a great song. The O'Jays' slap the soundtrack with their "For The Love Of Money", which has recently been made even more popular by Charli Baltimore's hit single "Money", which shared the same hook. Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" and Parliament's "Aqua Boogie" round out the blast fromt he past. The best song on the album by far is the Dogg Pound Gangsta's "Don't Be Foolish". A Dope beat and a reunion of Snoop Dogg, Daz & Kurupt puts this track high above the barrage of No limit talent. It puts any doubters of the unity of the DPG to shame. "Whatchanogood" is performed by Mia X, but Craig B deserves the credit for a super-funky retro-ish beat. "Runnin From The Police" is provided by C-Murder, who remains my favorite artist of the year. As per usual, he steals the Mission Impossible theme, adds some sound effects, a beat, his gangsta lyrics and puts together another impressive track. The album also features the singles: "Foolish" by Master P, Mo B Dick & Magic and "Like A Jungle" by C-Murder.

This soundtrack gives the listener a good No Limit feel, but provides relief at key times. Nearly half the No Limit artists' tracks were average or above, a pretty impressive feat for Master P. If you're a No Limit fanatic, then this album is a must. If you like classic funk tracks and you can stand No Limit, then I'd give this album a whirl.

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(Originally posted on HipHopCanada.com)

This review was written May 26, 1999