Dave Hollister's back. And he's still keeping it ghetto, even after his somewhat disappointing debut, Ghetto Hymns. His new 14-track effort easily eludes the sophomore jinx, fulfilling more of his potential than his first album did. Enlisting the help of everyone from Puffy hitman Chucky Thompson to Tim, Bob and Vidal Davis, the record is smooth mid-tempo R&B that walks the line between R. Kelly and Gerald Levert. The bass and snare-heavy "You Can't Say" and the warm ballad "We've Come Too Far" capture the soul of classic R&B, but enrich it with the razor-sharp edge of hip-hop. You could say it's neo-soul for radio worshippers. But Hollister isn't just going for the status quo: he keeps it gangster on the piano and synth-heavy "Don't Take My Girl Away", another of Hollister's many odes to Baby Mama Drama. He also goes for that Luther Vandross-feel on the piano and bell embellished "Destiny". This is a Movie you shouldn't miss. --Kenji Jasper