First if you leave I'm leaving. Straight up. I was gonna make a post about how lucky we are to have You, Maxx, Warren, and AFKAP around. Jewels no matter if folks always hit the mark or not.

Ya'll brothers are crucial to these boards in the era of "Nas lost" foolishness.

It was always chic to 'cross over' and abandon your roots ala Lionel Richie. Add the success of the 80's, madonna, Mj, Lionel - all the biggest stars had to find a way to accomodate both crowds.

This success became the Amway of the music industry and executives lost sight on good music for that all mighty dollar and success story.

You see that with Whitney - as she may be the first, prepped, primed, detailed black pop star - out the gate.