Music          : Yuvan Shankar Raja.
Label           : Sony Music
Cast             : Ajith Kumar, Bruna Abdullah, Parvathi Omanakuttan, Vidyut Jammal
Direction     : Chakri Toleti
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The music of IN Entertainment and Wide Angle Creations' Billa 2 was released with relatively little fanfare on Ajith's birthday, on May 1.

With Yuvan Shankar Raja reprising his role as music director, and Na Muthukumar providing the lyrics, here's a listen at the album:

An ominous death knells kick off Gangster, with the refrain "Gang-gang-gangster" and, of course, it plays Billa's signature tune to the hilt, with Yuvan Shankar Raja and Stefny providing the vocals. The lyrics are purely functional and the rhythm reigns supreme. The second interlude, particularly, is appealing.

The first few notes begin in a shower of musical notes; Shweta Pandit provides the vocals for Idhayam, and this one is a romantic melody carrying some of the haunting notes Yuvan is most comfortable with. With a classical flavour to it, the tune seems to meander for a while, as though seeking direction. Sweet, but also oft-heard.

Yedho Mayakkam almost begins like a marriage song, but there's a pep and feeling of happiness. Tanvi Shah's enthusiasm is infectious. Post this, the song goes completely synthesised, with Yuvan Shankar Raja and Suvi Suresh stepping in to add to the crashing beats. A catchy number.

What begins with a Middle-Eastern theme develops a hint of folk music as well; the fusion works well, especially with Andrea Jeremiah's voice. Madurai Ponnu, like the others, comes with a heavy dose of synthesised music, but conjures up visions of belly-dancers with startling clarity.

Ranjith's Unakkulle Mirugam, sounds appropriately menacing, quite possibly the harbinger of a man's metamorphosis into a fan and is filled with thundering beats. This one too, plays upon the Billa theme. The lyrics are much more powerful than in the other songs; they stress the realities of life and strike a chord within you.

The Billa 2 theme is expectedly chilling; the right hint of mystery, menace, and the shadow of doom. Yuvan Shankar Raja plays upon the Billa signature tune.

To give credit where it's due, he has attempted to infuse freshness at certain points though you wish he had done so all the way.

Billa 2 is worth a listen.

Review 2

The audio of Ajith’s movie Billa 2 was released on May 1, the day which marked Ajith’s 41st birthday. Sony music has adopted a novel method in the music release through the social net working space. Now, we shall see the audio review of the movie.
 Madurai Ponnu – Andrea Jeremiah
This song has Arabic shades, which is familiar to Yuvan. He is a master of such seductive and rustic item numbers. The songs looks it would have some whirling moves on big screen. The foot tapping tavil beats seems the song would have a crowd of item dancers.

Billa 2 theme – Yuvan
The famous theme song of Billa 2007 is made more powerful using heavy instruments. The song give a prediction that it will suit the screen presence of Ajith and his Don character David Billa. The theme has a lingering and pulsating quality, with the finishing whistles takes the song to a high level.

Yedho Mayakkam – Yuvan, Suvi Suresh and Tanvi Shah
This is a club song. It gives a good prediction of showing a dance floor setting on fire having a mischievous and eye-catching quality. The peppy efforts by Suvi Suresh and Tanvi Shah are tremendous. The nadaswaram touch to this song is admirable. It also give a guess felling how Thala will rock for this youthful song as songs like these are usually used in Yuvan-STR combo. Sure the song will remain in the top chart for a long time.

Gang Gang Gang – Stefny and Yuvan
It is the first released teaser song that received a tremendous response, immediately on its release. Its full form is terrific. The trance, techno touches and hip-hop to the song are characteristic of Yuvan. The tune resembles the famous theme music. Its lyrics suggest of heroism and it has already captured the hearts of Thala fans.

Idhayam – Shweta Pandit
A smooth melody has the tunes mabe by tabla, veena and flute. Shweta has delivered this song very well. Hope song would show the romantic side of Ajith.

Unakkulle Mirugam – Ranjith
This song says about the inhuman character that exist in each human being and the attitudes of David Billa. The nature of the song is hardcore and rocky.

Comments:
The songs has already been in the peak due to its pre-release buzz. Yuvan has given another youthful album in combination with Ajith. No doubt, Billa 2 will hold the top charts, until the next rocking album release.