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"Turn Your Lights Down Low" was nominated for the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.
Filmmaker Malcolm Lee has often averred in interviews that the difference between he and his famous cousin is that while Spike prefers to present the grittier underside of life, Malcolm leans to themes of the softer side of life, to simpler love stories. This distinction carries into the music that graces their soundtracks. While Spike's movies tend to mine Soul history for songs whose pop overtones hide more profound meanings, on THE BEST MAN, Malcolm primarily calls upon practitioners of love songs to compliment his acclaimed debut flick.
Incomparable modern soul crooner Maxwell provides the kindest cuts on the album, shining on the spiraling plea "Let's Not Play the Game" and the sharp "As My Girl." The Roots, who rarely if ever let down, do another rap/female singer duet in style on the alluring "What You Want." However you may feel about combining the vocals of departed artists with modern vocalists for a digital duet, it's hard to deny the appeal of "Turn Your Lights Down Low," which combines Bob Marley's signature purr and growl with Lauryn Hill's trademark smooth vocals. THE BEST MAN stands as a both sweet and eclectic collection of love songs.
Lauryn Hill & B.Marley,Maxwell Ginuwine,Rl,Tyrese,Faith Evans
Original music score composed by Stanley Clarke.
Personnel: James "Big Jim" Wright (vocals, keyboards); John Scott (guitar); Liz Sobieski, John Kennedy , Tom Kornacker, Helen Foli, Hyacinthe Tlucek, Mike Sobieski (violin); Charles Gray (viola); Joshua Koestenbaum (cello); Jamey Jaz, Scott Storch (keyboards); Ahmir Khalib Thompson (drums); Xavier Smith (drum programming).Entertainment Weekly (11/5/99, p.83) - "...will probably be remembered for 'Turn The Lights Down Low,' a digital duet between Lauryn Hill and the late Bob Marley....[The album also] weds sultry commercial R&B...with boho sounds...amd resiliently inventive rap." - Rating: B+
Q (2/00, p.84) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...the calibre of artist os high....well-sung synth-soul...."
The Source (12/99, p.260) - "...a gem-filled compilation....this is a great album. Urban romance soundtracks haven't slipped off since BOOMERANG." Best Man Soundtrack Music Best Man Soundtrack Songs Best Man Soundtrack Music Review Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)  The Best Man soundtrack is the best explanation of love
I can listen to this cd allday everyday. It fits so well with the movie. Its one of those cd's that you can relate to your life. The lyrics are so powerful that they touch you heart and your mind at once. I would recommend this cd to anyone who is in love or who knows what it feels like to be in love. Its a wonderful selection of music. Much props to the artist, producers, actors, and actresses. Great Job!!!!
Submitted by Aintyababy (Lorain, Ohio)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Songs fit so well with the movie
Not only is this CD great and one that is on constant repeat in my stereo, but it is so in line with the movie's themes it makes the quality that much better. It has some great love ballads, one of which is my favorite on the entire CD. Beyonce and Marc Nelson deliver with "After All Is Said And Done". That along with Sygnature's "Wherever You Go" and the ensemble of some of R&B's finest singers on "The Best Man I Can Be" alone make the CD worth money.
Submitted by a reviewer (Nashville, TN)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Best Man Soundtrack Blows Up
The Best Man Soundtrack really played along with the movie. I feel I truly got my $15.00 worth out of this CD. I loved it from beginning to end. I can see that the producers put a lot of hard work into this album. This is the first time in a long time that I put in an album and loved it from the time the first sound came through my system and the last note was sang at the end. My favorite song of the album was The Roots song. This sound track blew me away.
Submitted by a reviewer (Murfreesboro, TN)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  Great CD
Everyone watch out for the newcomers Sygnature. They are awesome. This is their first song ever and I think great things will come from it. Buy the CD, its great. It has Lauren Hill, Bob Marley, Genuwine, Tyrese, and more.
Submitted by jeffb41 (akron, OH)
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