The Force M.D.'s
predated the explosion of
new jack swing
in the late '80s, but they definitely helped lay the groundwork, fusing
R&B
vocal harmonies with street-level
hip-hop
beats. Their most popular material, however, tended to concentrate more on the urban
end of that spectrum, as displayed on
Let Me Love You: The Force M.D.'s Greatest Hits
. The collection gathers a generous 17 cuts, making it the definitive overview of the group's achievements. ~ Steve Huey