Funk Wav Bounces, Vol. 2

by Calvin Harris

Overview

Compared to its 2017 predecessor, Funk Wav Bounces, Vol. 2 isn't quite as thrilling and revelatory an experience, sounding more like the B-sides or afterthoughts of a far superior model. Calvin Harris can still craft a catchy earworm, and these songs are pleasing enough. However, the bulk of the effort consists of tracks that are interchangeable at best and forgettable at worst. This time around, the vibe is smooth, chilled-out, and a little boring. Rather than being another fun, beach/pool-friendly romp, Vol. 2 is a collection of groovy comedown moments fit for smoke-filled lounges and other dark corners of hedonism. That being said, there are some absolute gems here, including "Potion" with Dua Lipa and Young Thug, a welcome carbon copy of Vol. 1's smash hit "Feels" with Katy Perry, Big Sean, and Pharrell Williams. Elsewhere, 21 Savage's funk-bass "New Money" stands out with quirky lyrics (including the jarring and maybe a little gross "kush smell like armpit"), while the disco sparkle of "Stay with Me" at least sounds like Justin Timberlake, Halsey, and a returning Pharrell are having fun. Otherwise, Funk Wav Bounces, Vol. 2 sounds like the album one might slap on after the Funk Wav Bounces, Vol. 1 party ends and everyone is ready to crash. ~ Neil Z. Yeung

Product Details

Release Date:	12/09/2022
Label:	Columbia
UPC:	0196587219116
Rank:	43994

Tracks

1. Intro
2. New Money
3. Potion
4. Woman Of The Year
5. Obsessed
6. New To You
7. Ready Or Not
8. Stay With Me
9. Stay With Me (Part 2)
10. Somebody Else
11. Nothing More To Say
12. Live My Best Life
13. Lean On Me
14. Day One

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Calvin Harris   Primary Artist
Tinashe   Primary Artist,Vocals
Charlie Puth   Primary Artist
Swae Lee   Primary Artist
Dua Lipa   Primary Artist
Stefflon Don   Primary Artist
Jorja Smith   Primary Artist
21 Savage   Primary Artist,Vocals
Latto   Primary Artist
6LACK   Primary Artist,Vocals
Offset   Primary Artist,Vocals
Shenseea   Primary Artist
Normani   Primary Artist,Vocals
Coi Leray   Primary Artist,Vocals
Snoop Dogg   Primary Artist
Pharrell Williams   Primary Artist
Justin Timberlake   Primary Artist,Vocals
Pusha T   Primary Artist
Donae'o   Primary Artist
Busta Rhymes   Primary Artist,Vocals
Chloe   Primary Artist
Young Thug   Primary Artist
Lil Durk   Primary Artist
Halsey   Primary Artist
Everton Nelson   Violin
Patrick Kiernan   Violin
Warren Zielinski   Violin
Andrew Parker   Viola
Bruce White   Viola
Ian Humphries   Violin
Nick Cooper   Cello
Ian Burdge   Cello
Lucy Wilkins   Violin
Jesse Boykins III   Vocals (Background)
Charlie Brown   Violin
Reiad Chibah   Viola
Perry Montague-Mason   Violin
Tom Pigott-Smith   Violin
Hayley Pomfrett   Violin
Marianne Haynes   Violin
Adrian Smith   Viola
John Mills   Violin
Chris Worsley   Cello
Charis Jenson   Violin
Alissia Benveniste   Bass
Sara Hajir   Cello
Chloee   Vocals

Technical Credits

Chuck Rio   Composer
Pharrell Williams   Composer
Justin Timberlake   Composer
James Fauntleroy   Composer
Calvin Harris   Producer
Calvin Broadus   Composer
Jesse Boykins III   Composer
BURNS   Composer,Producer
Terrence Thornton   Composer
Adam Wiles   Composer
Ian Greenidge   Composer
Matthew Burns   Composer
Lance Shipp   Composer
Durk Banks   Composer
Rachel Kennedy   Composer
Trevor Smith   Composer
Ashley Frangipane   Composer
Kiari Cephus   Composer
Brandon Buttner   Engineer,Producer
Tinashe Kachingwe   Composer
Charlie Puth   Composer
Khalif Brown   Composer
Maneesh Bidaye   Composer
Dua Lipa   Composer
Jorja Smith   Composer
Chloe Bailey   Composer
Jeffery Williams   Composer
Nathalia Marshall   Composer
Ricardo Valentine   Composer
Jessie Reyez   Composer
Sheyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph   Composer
Offset   Composer
Stephanie Allen   Composer
Alissia Benveniste   Composer
Nija Charles   Composer
Chinsea Lee   Composer
Normani Hamilton   Composer
Coi Leray   Composer
Coi Collins   Composer
German Valdes   Composer
Jessica Reyez   Composer
Alyssa Stephens   Composer
Barbara Boko-Hyouyhat   Composer
Edith Nelson   Composer
Jade Amar   Composer