first question well Appeal is subjective 1)

and have you not listen to her music? those first albums are about that dude that dumped her. matter of fact dude is trying to get some royalitys over it and it was talked about this week. folks like drama and in music it makes for compelling story telling ask Mary J Bliege? 2)

as for brian Mcknight he has always been a great talent,however when was the last time he had a hit song? Brian ain't had nothing count since Master P had something count. been that long. acts will try anything if it means a hit.

like i said they are putting the loot on who they want,its not like Younger R&B acts don't have the goods, its so much going on and there is the fact some aren't as good or as creative as they outta be. there are factors both ways.