Monsta Jamz [1 CD]

Experts at assessing a particular musical slice of time and whipping up a stellar collection to reflect said era, the folks at Razor & Tie Music once again score. This time out MONSTA JAMZ delivers the goods in reflecting the cream of '90s R&B. Many of the biggest names get represented including Philly crooners Boyz II Men ("On Bended Knee"), new jack kings Blackstreet ("No Diggity") and neo-soul pioneers Tony Toni Tone ("If I Had No Loot"). Huge solo superstars also show up including the late Aaliyah ("Age Ain't Nothing But A Number"), alleged ex-husband R. Kelly ("Bump N' Grind"), fresh-faced diva Monica ("Don't Take It Personal [Just One Of Dem Days]"), and naughty guy Ginuwine ("Pony") and gal Adina Howard ("Freak Like Me"). By far, girl groups command the lion's share of space going back to En Vogue ("Don't Let Go [Love]"), SWV ("I'm So Into You") and Jade ("Don't Walk Away") right up through Xscape ("Just Kickin' It") and Destiny's Child ("No, No, No"). The jewel at the centerpiece of this crown is...