Even Queen Latifah can’t save the monotonous ‘I Can Do Too,’ sung by newcomer Cole, who seems like she’s trying too hard to sound like Pink. However, once you get past this video opener of the digitally enhanced soundtrack, it has a lot to offer fans of the hip-hop.

The soundtrack mixes all kinds of sounds including the Flamenco inspired title theme by Theodore Shapiro, an instrumental by pianist Jacky Terrasson, rap by stars like B Real and Eve and a little Latin thrown in by Santana to create a diverse mix that complements the energetic girl-power movie Girlfight.

While Santana is probably the name that will sell this CD, “Olympic Festival” is definitely not one of his best. Listening to it, I couldn’t help but picture Santana in one of those cheesy musicals where the star sings while dancing down the street, people slowly coming out of their houses to follow him in a perfectly choreographed dance train.

“No Retreat” is the simple, catchy tune by Dilated Peoples, featuring B Real of Cypress Hill. B Real performs with a clear rhyming style that even those who aren’t rap aficionados will appreciate. Rapper Eve is featured in Stevie J.’s “Out for the Count.” She delivers the lyrics with a powerful voice that is perfect for conjuring up images of girls going at it in the ring.

Vibraphone phenom, Stefon Harris, and pianist Jacky Terrasson provide the interlude to this fast-paced soundtrack with the beautiful, instrumental “Valse.”

The highlight of this CD is the fun, infectious “Ghetto Mambo.” Performed by Ness, this cross between reggae and hip-hop is something you can’t stop listening in your head.

Above all, the Girlfight soundtrack delivers the film’s message of a new femininity for the 21st Century. The soundtrack also caters an impressive compilation of musical styles.

3 1/2 Sinatras out of 5