>>The problem is when similar or
>>like minded artists do not
>>get recognised by our own
>>people.
>
>similar & like minded to whom?

Your Erykahs, Bilals, Jills, Macys, Maxwells, etc.


>What message do you
>>think this sends out to
>>our youth?
>
>musicians aren't leaders

Don't be silly!!! Do read properly b4 replying. I meant soul train sending out the message

>If you're not
>>bling-blinging in videos or
>>singing about cars and booty you're
>>not honorable.
>
>
>are u using the st awards
>as the standard by which
>to measure honor and acclaim?

No matter what you think artists appreciate being honoured in - be it the grammys or the st awards and I'm sorry these(neo-soul) artists are no exception. Plus do you know D' personally? How do you know he's not smarting over this.


>where do you live?

What does this have to do with anything?