Step Up 2: The Streets (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack for the 2008 film Step Up 2: The Streets. It was released on February 5, 2008, by Atlantic Records.

The album debuted at number thirteen on the US Billboard 200, and peaked at number five two weeks later. It also reached number one on the US Top Soundtracks chart. The album appeared in various other charts worldwide, including in the top five of countries such as Switzerland, Austria, New Zealand, and Australia, where it peaked at number three on the ARIA Albums Chart, later receiving a Gold certification.

Step Up 2: The Streets featured the US Billboard Hot 100 number one hit single "Low," by rapper Flo Rida featuring hip-hop and R&B artist T-Pain, which helped the soundtrack's commercial performance. Rappers Missy Elliott and Plies both contributed with two tracks to the album. American R&B singers Cassie, Trey Songz, the group Cherish and Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias were also featured in the soundtrack.

Critical reception

Andy Kellman of AllMusic wrote that the soundtrack is "unsurprisingly, a mixed bag of pop-oriented rap and R&B featuring second-rate tracks from well-known stars, follow-ups from relative newcomers attempting to maintain and increase momentum, and a whole bunch of up-and-comers with early material," selecting Cassie's "Is It You", Cherish's "Killa" and KC's "Say Cheese" as highlights. Nathan S. from DJBooth.net commented "the best part of any decent soundtrack is listening to up-and-comers compete with the big boys, and some of Step Up'''s best songs come from some decidedly non-major artists," continuing, "it's not exactly a work of art, but it's not supposed to be, it's supposed to be entertaining. If you liked the movie you'll like the soundtrack." John Li of movieXclusive.com opined, "The head-bobbing tunes, the bouncy raps and the heavy rhythms are definitely not for those who like their music lyrical and sweet," noting the closest radio-friendly pop songs are "Is It You" and Trey Songz's "Can't Help But Wait" with the performers' "soulful vocals" heping to "soothe things down a bit."

While reviewing the film for ComingSoon.net, Brad Brevet stated the soundtrack "is filled with music far better than what most dance films have to offer." High-Def Digest reviewer Peter Bracke described "the pounding bass beats and intricate high-end, hip-hop intonations sound fantastic - I'm a fan of any track that hits from all angles and this kept me immersed in the film's key dance sequences." Adam Tyner of DVD Talk said the "Step Up 2: The Streets' soundtrack is all about the music, with hip-hop beats flooding every speaker and backed by a monstrous, room-rattling low-frequency kick." Bob Hoose from Plugged In (publication) selected the soundtrack as a negative element of the movie, "the hip-hop tunes in the soundtrack include repeated—though often hard to make out—references to "booty" and backsides." People'' picked it as "soundtrack of the week" on their issue dated March 3, 2008, adding that it "gives you plenty of reason to bust a move."

Track listing

Notes Other songs such as "Bounce," performed by Timbaland featuring Dr. Dre, Justin Timberlake and Missy Elliott, "The Diary of Jane," by Breaking Benjamin, "Money in the Bank," by Swizz Beatz, "Everything I Can't Have," by Robin Thicke, and "Midnight" by Pitbull featuring Casely among others, also appear in the movie, but weren't featured in the soundtrack album.

Credits and personnel Credits adapted from AllMusic.

Akon – primary artist Michael Barnett – composer Bayje – primary artist B.o.B – primary artist B.O.B.B.Y. IV – primary artist Brandon Bowles – composer Brit & Alex – primary artist Craig Brockman – instrumentation Cassie – primary artist Cherish – primary artist Desirée Craig-Ramos – soundtrack director Cupid – primary artist Buck Damon – music supervisor, soundtrack producer Denial – primary artist Missy Elliott – primary artist Mikkel Storleer Eriksen – composer Theron "Neff U" Feemster – composer, producer Flo Rida – primary artist Kaylin Frank – composer Enrique Iglesias – composer, primary artist Brad Jordan – composer Craig Kallman – soundtrack producer KC – primary artist Fallon King – composer Farrah King – composer Felisha King – composer Pat Kraus – mastering Glen Lajeski – composer, marketing, music creative Mitchell Leib – executive in charge of music,executive of soundtracks, soundtrack producer Ryan Leslie – producer Jay Lyriq – primary artist Tal Miller – mastering Steve Morales – composer, producer Melissa "Tortuga Wench" Muik – music editor Brent Paschke – producer Plies – composer, primary artist John Regan – design, layout design Rodney Richard – composer Makeba Riddick – composer Craig Rosen – A&R Scarface – primary artist Adam Shankman – executive soundtrack producer Sikora – primary artist Rich Skillz – producer Sophia Fresh – primary artist Tiffany Staton – art manager T-Pain – composer, primary artist Timbaland – producer Trey Songz – primary artist Montana Tucker – primary artist Teddy Verseti – primary artist Don Vito – producer Lambert Waldrip – composer Kevin Weaver – executive of soundtracks, soundtrack producer Young Joc – primary artist

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2008)PeakpositionCanadian Albums (Billboard)5 Italian Compilation Albums (FIMI) 5

Year-end charts Chart (2008) Position Australian Albums (ARIA) 48 Australian Urban Albums (ARIA) 5 Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) 77 Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) 23 US Billboard 200 146 US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 87 US Soundtrack Albums (Billboard) 16 Chart (2009) Position Australian Urban Albums (ARIA)36

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