Ahmet's song

Rating: 10/10 (30 October 2004)

This was the best movie of the year as far as I and my five friends are concerned. I was especially intrigued by the technique of superimposing images to coalesce time, and hence get more of Ray's life in the movie. The script, the actors, the cinematography, the music--all outstanding, and Jamie Foxx certainly deserves an Oscar.
The movie is also to be congratulated for its psychological sophistication in relating Ray's personality and adult experiences with his family--especially his mother--and his childhood traumas and the nurturance of those around him.
Question: Does anyone know if the song Ahmet said he composed ("Mess Around") was one he had actually composed and written the lyrics for? I thought he had, but my friend thought he had made it up on the spot.