The nine-track
For the Lover in You is one of the volumes in the
Def Jam 25 series that is dominated by
Def Jam's R&B division. While some of these digital download-only compilations dip as far back as the '80s, this one is strictly 2000s and early 2010s. The selections here include
112's "What If,"
the-Dream's "Luv Songs,"
Ashanti's "Rock wit U (Aww Baby),"
Musiq (Soulchild)'s "Halfcrazy,"
Ne-Yo's "Part of the List," and
Lloyd's "Hey Young Girl." Low on major hits and label highlights, this set has little appeal to casual fans of the pioneering label's output. ~ Andy Kellman