an entirely different approach for a record company. And even though there
we’re female mcs in the game, record companies weren’t going all in like that.

If Jill Scott had the hot looks ( she was still beautiful)of an Aliyah or some
other young sexy singer, they would have pushed that. Badu’s notoriety definitely
played a role, but I think appeal was a factor as well.

I can’t see them saying no in that situation, because a lot of that went on in
the music business.