Monsta Jamz [1 CD]

Performer: Various Artists
Distributor: BMG (distributor)

Notes: Monsta Jamz is an 18-song collection of some of the '90s' biggest R&B hits. It serves as a very solid picture of what the scene was like at the time; listening to the disc is like listening to a great R&B station in the mid-'90s. There is a good blend of hip-hop-influenced jams like "No Diggity" by Blackstreet and "Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)" by Pras, romantic slow jams like "Bump 'n Grind" by R. Kelly and "On Bended Knee" by Boyz II Men, and some plain old great songs like "Candy Rain" by Soul for Real and "Pony" by Ginuwine, which has super-funky production by the mighty Timbaland. The mid-'90s were a high point for girl groups and singers. Monsta Jamz bears proof of this with some early Destiny's Child ("No, No, No Part 2"), Aaliyah ("Age Ain't Nothing but a Number"), Jade ("Don't Walk Away"), and Adina Howard (the nasty "Freak Like Me"). Monsta Jamz is a fun and funky trip down memory lane and a strong argument for the view that the '90s were not a musical low-point for R&B. ~ Tim Sendra 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 "Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)," an all-star collaboration between Pras, Ol' Dirty Bastard and Mya.

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