Pootie Tang Soundtrack CD

By mixing older classics with a number of new songs by contemporary artists, the Pootie Tang soundtrack makes for a fun listen, even if it's not as loaded with superstars and potential hit singles as the other rap/urban soundtracks of 2001. There are a trio of songs that were commissioned specifically for the film -- 702's "Pootie Tangin," Karl Clanton's "Why Pootie Why?," and "Ode to Pootie," written and produced by Prince Paul -- all three of which are standout moments on the soundtrack. Elsewhere, the older classics -- Bell Biv DeVoe's "Poison" and Zapp's "I Want to Be Your Man" -- obviously stand out for not only nostalgic reasons but also because these are amazing songs that faded into obscurity ...