Motown is a genre of music in a league of its own. The danceable rhythms, mesmerizing use of horns and tambourine, and untouchable harmonies come together to create the epic sound of Motown soul. Motown Remixed, Vol. 2 is a perfect example of contemporary artists trying to fix something that isn't broken. The eleven original Motown hits on the album are butchered with a hint of salsa within Motown Remixed, Vol. 2.

Motown Remixed, Vol. 2 takes the soul out of Motown and replaces it with trivial beats that muddle the sound. Each remix follows the exact same formula: Salsa horn section, repetitive drum beat, obnoxious vocal segments. There are no surprises within the entire album; it is just one disappointment after another. "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" remixed by David Elizondo strips away the soul that was in the song originally. What is left of The Temptations classic is just a boring "dance" beat for a club. The most appealing songs on Motown Remixed, Vol. 2 are "Shotgun" and "Heat Wave" because they are the only songs that sound remotely like the originals!

The question that runs through your mind as you listen to this album is one that is never answered: Why remix incredible songs if you aren't going to add anything new and inspired to them? In theory, remixing beloved songs for a new generation seems like a good idea, but the execution of Motown Remixed, Vol. 2 is poor. One of the originators of the Motown sound, Berry Gordy once said that "the Motown sound is made up of rats, roaches, and love." All of the heart, emotion and most importantly, the essential soul of Motown is lacking in Motown Remixed, Vol. 2.