Personally... I found that after 9th left LB I wasn't really into them as much. I guess I'm more for hot soulful beats than the lyrics. Even though Pooh and Phonte are great MCs, 9th's beats were really what drew me to LB.

As for Blu, his verse on "The Day" is so chill. I love it. Haven't heard any of his stuff outside of HIGO but I'll check it out tonight.