Set It Off: Music From The New Line Cinema Motion Picture

Missing You

I purchased this CD for only one song, "Missing You". This song was played at my nieces funeral. I tried to purchase just the song from I-Tunes but they didn't have it.
Great song everyone will remember. February 29, 2008

Great Movie! Mixed bag on the soundtrack!

This urban classic about four african-american women being bank robbers had a so-so soundtrack. To be honest, only 4 tracks really stand out on this and that's "Missing You" by Brandy/Tamia/Gladys Knight/Chaka Kahn, "Don't Let Go" by En Vogue (one of the last tracks made by the original four before Dawn Robinson went her own way), "Dayz Of Our Livez" by Bone, Thugs & Harmony (was never a big fan of this group BUT this one was a classic piece) and Seal's remake of Jimi Hendrix's "Hey Joe." The other tracks range from okay to WHAT THE HELL IS THIS DOING ON HERE!?

Overall, not a bad buy. If you can get it new but for cheap, then that's the route I would go. January 1, 2008

Another mixed bag of a soundtrack

Like a lot of the soundtracks around this time (mid 90's) this is a mixed bag of the good, and not so good.
The not-so-good would include the Bone Thugs N Harmony 'Days Of our Livez,
'Sex Is On My Mind' by Blulight, 'Angel' by Simply Red, Angelic Wars by 'Goodie Mob' (I like the group, but this feels like they phoned it in
) 'Come On' by Billy Lawrence, 'Hey Joe' cover version by Seal, 'The Heist'by Da 5 Footaz, and 'From Yo Blind Side by X-Man. all rather forgettable.
The good are the excellent 'Set It Off by Organized Noize( very organic sounding slice of soul)'Missing You' featuring Brandy/Tamia/Gladys Knight, a really soulful full-on 'Don't Let Go (Love)by En Vogue ( which I believe was a major hit for them at the time) Name Callin' by Queen Latifah, showing that she can rip a rhyme as well as a song, and the very James Brownish Ray J ( Brother of Brandy) on 'Let It Go'.
A mixed bag, but some jewels do shine out none the less.
August 13, 2007

Bridges The Gap - From Soft Rock To Blues To Rap

With music ranging from soft rock to blues to rap, and artists ranging from Brandy to Busta Rhymes to Gladys Knight, there's something for everyone.

I loved the movie "Set It Off", and although it's been a while since I've seen it, I still enjoy all the fabulous music from it. The music was one of the things that really added to the film's flow. There are 14 terrific tunes, opening with the title song "Set it Off" by Organized Noize and featuring Queen Latifah. Brandy then combines with Tamia, Gladys Knight and Chaka Khan for a touching rendition of "Missing You" paying tribute to sisterhood. You'll find several rap songs that even I enjoyed(Who woulda thunk it!). Busta Rhymes performs "Live to Regret" with added vocals by Mika. One of my personal favorites is Seal's soulful rendition of "Hey Joe", a great blues number that I used to enjoy by Jimi Hendrix. Other artists included are Simply Red, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Ray J(for a complete list of songs see the buying info, and you can also listen to samples here).

This edition has explicit lyrics(Product info ASIN:B000002HNF). There is an edited version available as well(enter: B000002HO1 into music search).It's a great album that you can listen to while getting through your work, driving in the car and I even like it for working out as the music ranges from tunes suitable for aerobics, yoga and cooling down!

Great music that can be enjoyed by all ages(If you can just get through the song "Sex Is On My Mind" without blushing). It sounds great on the stereo, and it isn't necessary to have seen the film to enjoy this music, but if you haven't I would recommend that also.

Thank you and enjoy.....Laurie
December 29, 2006

These Are The Dayz Of Our Lives

The Set It Off soundtrack, as reviewer Garrard mentioned, is a great companion to the film. A Soundtrack's music is supposed to make you think and reminisce on the events of the movie and this one does just that. With amazing songs such as `Missing You' sung beautifully by Brandy, Tamia, Chaka Khan, and Gladys Knight; that makes you think of the heartbreaking ending, or En Vogue's `Don't Let Go' that makes you remember the love scene between Jada and Blair. Bone Thugs n Harmony drops arguably their best song ever in `Dayz Of Our Lives', which makes you remember when the four ladies were all together just having fun. Some other songs are good but they are just that...good songs that don't really fit the movie. Songs such as Angelic Wars, Live To Regret, Let It Go, and Name Callin are just good tracks used to fill up the cd. Not saying they are bad they just don't really fit. Overall this soundtrack is a must if you own the film. There are truly some amazing songs on the set. 3.5 stars. June 6, 2004

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