The original blue man group has returned for an encore in “Smurfs 2.” This time, the story revolves around Smurfette, voiced by singer Katy Perry. However, the soundtrack is led by pop princess Britney Spears, with her new and catchy hit “Ooh La La” and veteran entertainers Right Said Fred with their remix of their hit “I’m Too Sexy” aptly renamed “I’m Too Smurfy.” The bubblegum pop sounds of “Ooh La La,” Becky G./Austin Mahone’s “Magik 2.0,” and newcomers G.R.L.’s “Vacation” set the playful tone of the film, preparing the audience for the adventure of a lifetime.

Sophia Black’s “Everything Breaks” and Cady Groves’ “Forget You” perfectly capture the emotion Smurfette experiences during her separation from the Smurfs and her implied rejection from the village. Nelly Furtado’s “High Life,” OwlCity’s “Live it Up,” and accordionist Buckwheat Zydeco’s rendition of Little Richard’s “Tutti Frutti” perfectly fit the personalities of the Naughties, Vexy and Hackus.  Buckwheat Zydeco’s “Tutti Frutti” has a wild, out of control rhythm, which completely holds true to their feral nature. Kiana Brown’s “Hey Chica” has a “girl power” theme, appealing to the young women in the audience. Of course, this review doesn’t end without a little culture reference. Right Said Fred’s song “I’m Too Smurfy” serves as comic relief for fans of their hit song “I’m Too Sexy”. The fun, feel-good song is perfect for all audiences and will surely prove to be a hit with the younger crowd, and perhaps, with the 30 and up crowd.

This soundtrack is not only perfect for the theme of the movie, but appropriate for all ears. Parents will love the fact that they can play each song in the car with their little ones, and teens will love the fact that their favorite music makers appear on the album. Not to mention hardcore 90’s fans will absolutely love Right Said Fred’s remake of the classic “I’m Too Sexy”.

Final Grade: A+

About The Author

Lauren Beverly

Music Reviewer

I love to write and have been doing so since the age of eight. Fictional stories have always been a favorite of mine, because it gives me a chance to be creative and to express myself in a multitude of ways. On more than one occasion, a song proved to be the inspiration to several stories I have written. Believe it or not, some of those songs were on soundtracks! That’s mostly what I listen to, aside from hits from the 1950’s up to the 1980’s. I’ve learned that anything can be the inspiration to a story, even a poster from the 1990’s or a DVD cover.

I’ve lived in Upper Marlboro all of my life and spent much of my childhood watching cartoons of all kinds, and listening to my older sister’s cassette tapes. Growing up, I listened to everything Jackson related, Paula Abdul, Elton John, and even the controversial group Milli Vanilli. As a teenager, I continued to listen to old-school hits and that was pretty much all I liked, aside from listening to all of Michael Jackson’s music. To this day, I still love old-school hits. That hasn’t changed.

I own a variety of CDs from artists such as Styx, The BeeGees, Michael Jackson, Queen, The Yellow Submarine Soundtrack, and many others. When a soundtrack comes out, there will always be one specific song from that album that I’ll love. It never fails.

I’ve graduated from Bowie State University in December 2013 with a B.A. degree in English.

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