Customer Reviews

Something New

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I thought the song playing during the wedding scene would be on the soundtrack; however it was not. I heard the beat on the rapper "The Game's" 300 Bars and Runnin' underground cd. It is on a song called "Olivia." However after further research I found that the actual song on the movie is called " Family Reunion" from Jill Scott and it's on her second cd "Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds, Vol. 2"

Maybe I'm just a little biased since "Something New" is one of my favorite movies, but I really do like the soundtrack album all on its own. It's a really cool mix of different musical styles, from lounge/neo-soul, to reggae/dancehall and reggaeton, rap, and old skool funk/R&B. But what really made me have to cop this album was the standout track "Seconds of Pleasure" (Van Hunt), which played during that sexalicous "pedicure scene" in the movie. I bought the soundtrack album mainly for this song, and winded up loving the entire thing. Not to mention that it introduced me to Van Hunt's incredible music (I just bought both of his albums)! This is also a great album to work out to - mainly uptempo/groovy tracks at the beginning, with the relaxing piano scores at the end for cooldown & stretching, etc. The only reason I didn't give this one 5 stars was that "Family Reunion" (Jill Scott) and the Moroccan track from the movie were not included on the album. Other than those minor issues, I would recommend the "Something New" soundtrack album.

I saw the movie and loved it and the way the music was woven throughout. As a result, I couldn't wait for the soundtrack. What a disappointment! I was looking for the song Brian was playing in his jeep while on the way to Kenya's house and the song played during their wedding scene--NEITHER is on the soundtrack.
I loved, loved, loved "Seconds of Pleasure" and since the other songs weren't on the soundtrack--I just bought Van Hunt's album and surprise--what a great artist he is! I just want to know who the artists are for the two songs that I wanted but are not included. Hats off to Wendy and Lisa--but their songs were best DURING the movie--not for the cd.

I just saw "Something New" and I loved it.
The music selections fit the scenes perfectly.
For the person who was inquiring about the Morroccan song
in the beginning of the movie, it can be found on the
Putomayo label on the CD "From Cairo to Casablanca".
It's called Ya Rayah by Rachid Taha....
It's too bad it wasn't included in the soundtrack.

hey jo the song you are looking for is ya rayah by rachid taha and it is on his cd "tekitoi" enjoy, my friend and for jane, you want seconds of pleasure by van hunt. that's on his first cd titled "van hunt" or this soundtrack. he also has a song on the ending credits off of his brand new cd. you should both try the artists cd's though. you won't be disappointed.

Don't really care too much for the soundtrack because the songs I was looking for was not on the soundtrack.

To RR "Lovely" the name of the song that played while Kenya & Marcus was having dinner I believe is "Change It All" by Goapele. A song with very liberating lyrics. I've been looking for this song since the DVD came out. I heard it over a friends house this weekend.

Do anyone happen to know the name of the Moroccan track from the movie Something New? I can't find it anywhere! Thanks!

I enjoyed the soundtrack; but I have to agree with the other postings-I wish that "Family Reunion", "Ya Rayah", and "Upon Meeting Someone New" (on the ending credits performed by Van Hunt) were on the soundtrack. Other than that, it is a good soundtrack album!!

I love "Hike" and "Kiss Under the Shelter Tree", although they are both short, they are very sweet and romantic!!

And I have a question: Does anyone know what the song is that plays on the menu selection of the DVD? I like the beat/horns, but have no idea of who performs it. Thanks!

I knew that Van Hunt song way before the movie was out. So imagine my surprise when I heard "Seconds Of Pleasure" in the movie. It was the PERFECT song to play at the time. I think it's a fantastic way of promoting his album, dontcha think? He IS a BRILLIANT artist. Try his other songs "Dust" and "Down Here In Hell (With You). His CD is a definite must-buy. LOVE IT!

There is also another song in the movie that I'm DYING to find. It's in the scene where Kenya was on a date with the other dude at the restaurant (what's his name? Kenya's brother's friend? The guy she went out on a date with after she broke out with Brian?)...Can someone help me find out who it is? Thanks alot!!!

This is a great movie, not over the top on race issues that affect a relationship. . A story of two people falling in love. Situations that affect all races when it comes to dating outside your race. Love is love , it doesn't have a color. Great chemistry between all the actors. The soundtrack is great but not perfect, i wish all the songs were on the Cd . I hate watching a movie , loving the soundtrack, rush out and buy it and all the songs are not there.