first of all i don't see any of the similarities people are mentioning. second artists grow, and their sounds change (from the laid back jazzy DYWM to the electronicaish tao....)

but if a group or artist wants to work with the soulQ's or ?uest isn't it because he likes their sound and wants to incorporate it into their own art?

seems pretty stupid to criticize blackalicious, common, or any-one else for this..... it's the whole point of collaboration.
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