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Guru's Jazzmatazz, Vol. 2: The New Reality, was the follow-up to the well-received Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1. This second release to the Jazzmatazz series slightly toned down the jazz rap punch that made the first volume memorable. It was nevertheless critically acclaimed in its own right. Guests featured on this release include Freddie Hubbard, Donald Byrd, Ramsey Lewis, Kool Keith, Patra and Jamiroquai; other musicians reprising their roles from the previous release include Branford Marsalis, Courtney Pine and Ronny Jordan.

According to Billboard music charts, this album slightly outpeformed its predecessor; it peaked at #16 and #73 on Billboard's "Top R&B / Hip Hop Albums and "Billboard 200" albums charts respectively. The single, "Watch What You Say" (featuring Chaka Khan), peaked at #13 and #93 on the Billboard's "Hot Dance Music / Maxi-Singles" and "Hot R&B / Hip Hop Singles & Tracks" charts respectively.

Jazzmatazz, Vol. 2: The New Reality was released on July 18, 1995, via the Chrysalis imprint.

1
Intro (Light It Up) / Jazzalude I / New Reality Style
1:44
2
Lifesaver
4:13
3
Living in This World
4:29
4
Looking Through Darkness
4:48
5
Skit A (Interview) / Watch What You Say
5:03
6
Jazzalude II - Defining Purpose
1:02
7
For You
4:01
8
Insert A (Mental Relaxation) / Medicine
4:20
9
Lost Souls
4:12
10
Insert B (The Real Deal) / Nobody Knows
3:58
11
Jazzalude III / Hip Hop as a Way of Life
1:17
12
Respect the Architect
4:51
13
Feel the Music
3:58
14
Young Ladies
4:12
15
The Traveler
4:01
16
Jazzalude IV / Maintaining Focus
1:18
17
Count Your Blessings
3:32
18
Choice of Weapons
4:24
19
Something in the Past
3:19
20
Skit B (Alot on My Mind) / Revelation
4:36