The PJs: Music from & Inspired by the Hit Television Series is the soundtrack to the animated sitcom The PJs issued in March 1999 by Hollywood Records.[1] The soundtrack rose to No. 25 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[2]
| The PJs: Music from & Inspired by the Hit Television Series | |
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| Soundtrack album by Various Artists | |
| Released | March 30, 1999 |
| Recorded | September–December 1998 |
| Length | 65:51 |
| Label | Hollywood Records |
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| Singles from The PJs: Music from & Inspired by the Hit Television Series | |
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Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| Entertainment Weekly | B[4] |
With a B grade Ken Tucker of Entertainment Weekly commented "There’s also uneven filler, but for a TV soundtrack, this is tough stuff."[4] Heather Phares of Allmusic gave a 3 out of 5 stars rating saying "The PJs' soundtrack captures the energy and creativity of today's urban music."[3]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "It's Nothing" (performed by Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat and R.O.C.) |
| 3:42 |
| 2. | "Talkin' Trash" (performed by Timbaland and Bassy) | Timbaland | 4:35 |
| 3. | "Life in the Projects" (performed by Snoop Dogg) | Meech Wells | 4:18 |
| 4. | "Hat Low" (performed by Goodie Mob) | Organized Noize | 4:32 |
| 5. | "Way 2 Strong" (performed by Bizzy Bone) | DJ U-Neek | 5:03 |
| 6. | "The Ghetto" (performed by Krayzie Bone and O) | DJ U-Neek | 5:07 |
| 7. | "Giant Size" (performed by Raekwon and American Cream Team) |
| 3:47 |
| 8. | "Rapid Fire" (performed by O) | Rashad Coes | 3:51 |
| 9. | "Holiday" (performed by Earth, Wind & Fire featuring Marie Antoinette) | 4:40 | |
| 10. | "Get Involved" (performed by Raphael Saadiq and Q-Tip) | 3:14 | |
| 11. | "What I Am" (performed by Sy Smith) | Ali Shaheed Muhammad | 4:34 |
| 12. | "No More Rainy Days" (performed by Destiny's Child) | 4:25 | |
| 13. | "Here I Go" (performed by Infamous Syndicate) |
| 3:55 |
| 14. | "Til It's Over" (performed by Krumb Snatchas) | Adam West | 3:40 |
| 15. | "Always Been You" (performed by Imajin) |
| 4:37 |
| 16. | "PJs" (performed by George Clinton feat. LaRita & Marie Norman) | QDIII | 1:51 |
| Total length: | 1:05:51 | ||
Charts
edit| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 | 86 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 25 |
References
edit- ^ The PJs - Music From & Inspired By The Hit Television Series. Hollywood Records. 1999.
- ^ "The PJ's: Soundtrack (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". billboard.com. Billboard.
- ^ a b Phares, Heather. "The P.J.'s: Original TV Soundtrack". allmusic.com. Allmusic.
- ^ a b Tucker, Ken (August 2, 1999). "The PJs". ew.com. Entertainment Weekly.