*** Various artists, “How Stella Got Her...

*** Various artists, “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” soundtrack, Flyte Tyme. A buoyantly romantic spirit permeates this collection of hip-hop, soul and contemporary R&B; tunes from the hit film. Written, produced and arranged by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis in conjunction with some of the last decade’s most esteemed artists--from Soul II Soul mastermind Jazzie B. to Meshell Ndegeocello--these songs should inspire both light hearts and light feet.

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