Deliver Us From Eva (2002) The axis of Eva is solid old-school R&B you can instantly connect with. And the best cuts aren't even by Mary J., Usher, or LL… Mary J. Blige LL Cool J Usher Various Artists

Details Release Date: Dec 31, 2002; Lead Performances: Mary J. Blige, LL Cool J, Usher and Various Artists

The axis of Eva is solid old-school R&B you can instantly connect with. And the best cuts aren't even by Mary J., Usher, or LL Cool J, the movie's star. Check out Yoli, who sounds like a buoyant Tracy Chapman, or Calvin Richardson, who really is slicker than the average. And savor En Vogue's ''Lovin' You (Easy),'' so breezily beguiling, you'll wonder how the film could do it justice.

Originally posted Feb 21, 2003 Published in issue #696-697 Feb 21, 2003 Order article reprints