Every so often a gift seems to fall in your hands. Look no further, this Grammy compilation album features 17 of the year's hottest R&B and Rap tracks.

In the category of Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, featured tracks include the hits: "Try Again" by Aaliyah, "Bag Lady" by Erykah Badu, "He Wasn't Man Enough" by Toni Braxton, "As we Lay" by Kelly Price and "Gettin' In The Way" by Jill Scott. My vote goes to Jill Scott. My pick to win is Toni Braxton.

In the category of Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, featured tracks include: D'Angelo's "Untitled (How Does It Feel)", Joe's "I Wanna Know", R. Kelly's "I Wish", Brian McKnight's "Stay Or Let It Go", and Sisqo's "Thong Song". My vote goes to R. Kelly and Joe. My pick to win is R. Kelly.

In the category of Best Rap Solo Performance, featured tracks include: Common's "The Light", DMX's "Party Up (in here)", Eminem's "The Real Slim Shady", Mystikal's "Shake Ya Ass", and Nelly's "Country Grammar (Hot Shit)". My vote goes to DMX. My pick to win is Eminem.

In the category of Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group, featured tracks include: Beastie Boys' "Alive" and Dr. Dre's "The Next Episode" (featuring Snoop Dogg). Three tracks in this category were excluded from the compilation. They are De La Soul's "Oooh" (feat Redman), Dr. Dre's "Forgot About Dre" (feat Eminem), and Jay-Z's "Big Pimpin'" (feat UGK). My vote goes to "The Next Episode". My pick to win is "Forgot About Dre".

This is a great compilation of the year's biggest and best Rap and R&B hits. If you're looking for a quality compilation this is it. Its worth the cash.

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(Originally posted on HipHopCanada.com)

This review was written February 16, 2000