This post is pretty timely since I've revisited both of Bilal's last two releases in the wake of listening to Black Messiah almost non-stop.

Both Airtight and Love Surreal are near-masterpieces, in my book, so I disagree w/ anyone who questions Bilal's artistry or ability to create a cohesive and compelling full-length.

Both D and Bilal are brilliant musicians who come from a similar musical linage yet come with two very different approaches.

D is a musician to the bone while Bilal is more of a songwriter and vocal stylist. Apples and oranges.