Madea’s Family Reunion, The Soundtrack “Music For Life” An Album Review
By Nfared
Tyler Perry has made Madea a household name. The larger then life grandmother
with her quick wit and out of the way wisdom has become a figure that is
questioned and admired all at the same time. With his second big film movie,
“Madea’s Family Reunion” Tyler explores the importance of family and being
with the people that are truly important. The sound track goes even deeper into
this theme providing songs for the love makers and songs for the lovers of life.

Chaka Khan is soothing and assuring with “Keep Your Head Up”. Sing as if
from experience, she begins, “When your heart is free/it ‘s easy to make a
decision/when your head is clear/you know you have good judgment.” Knowing she
didn’t make it on her own, she continues, “but when your life is turning
topsy turvy… remember these words my father said to me/he said keep your head
up…find your power/you know you’re strong. Chaka is timeless with this
uplifting track. The versatile Kem lends his vocals on “Tonight”. Kem is
breathy and intentional singing, “Every one has heartache/and everyone gets
lonely/and every love needs another love/and yours just need mine tonight.”
Kem’s high and low tones are accented in this song providing for a listen that
flies and flows down to a register that is solid. Brian McKnight appears on the
mid tempo “Find Myself In You”. Brian is satisfyingly old school as he sings
the chorus, “I’m gonna try to keep
myself together/til I find myself in you/before they take you back to
heaven/gonna find myself in you. Known for his gentle yet strong vocals, Brian
weaves through this song with ease. The inspirational “We’re Gonna Make
It” features a some what unlikely combination of Mary Mary and LL Cool J. Yet
the rapper and singing duo come together to make a heart moving song together.
LL remembers, “I was at rock bottom/my whole life was more problems…was at
war case the enemy was plottin…” Mary Mary comes through with their strong
as usual vocals on the chorus as they sing proudly, “Yeah yeah/we’re gonna
make it/we’re gonna make it/thank God we made it/and I mean it/yeah yeah/oh
yeah yeah.” For anyone struggling with anything, this song is a powerful
reminder that everything will be all right.

Needle Meter Nothing compliments a great movie better than a great sound
track. From sexy and smooth to uplifting and inspirational, the songs on this
album provide a wide range of energy and emotion resulting in a listen that goes
well with the movie, but could also be listened to had the movie not ever been
made. The shortness of the soundtrack (only ten songs) drives a longing for
more. Madea could not have said it better herself.
FIVE NEEDLES! CLASSIC SOUNDTRACK!!














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