>Puhlease. Leave Donny Hathaway out
>of it.
>
>Go and play D's "The Line"
>and then play Bilal's "Soul
>Sista" back-to-back. If u
>do not hear the overwhelming
>similiarities you're just in denial.
>
>
>I want the bruh to have
>his own style. I'm
>not the one to go
>looking for clones of others.
> In fact, I tried
>to deny the fact that
>he sounded just like D
>on Soul Sista until I
>couldn't ignore it any longer.
> i'm speicifically talking about
>Soul sista, I haven't heard
>anything else. I'm hoping
>that the rest of the
>album, as dope as it
>will probably be, doesn't just
>sound exactly like D.
>
>That being said I love the
>song and I eagerly wait
>for his album, but he
>doesn't sound like Donny at
>all. I listen to
>Donny Live and In performace
>daily. Of course he's
>influenced by Donny as every
>other artist worth his/her salt
>should be. Pop in
>"Everything is Everything" and "Extension
>of a Man" again.
>
>__________________
>What's Nesta listening to these days:
>
>
>Donny Hathaway - In Performance
>Ghostface - Surpreme Clientele
>Me'shell Ndegecello - Live at Luna
>Park, CA
>Dead Prez - Let's Get Free!


Opinions are what make the world go round, but respect is what keeps it together.

You make large assumptions about me, when you don't know me. Wouldn't it be better if you state that you disagree with me...and then go on to state why. This is called dialogue. See a fruitfull conversation is one that leaves all personal assumptions out. "If you don;t then your in denial" how bout different ears, taste. Because one who knows the art of comminucating knows there's no need to pass that large of a stroke. Denial I'm not, but a lil perplexed by your post I am. To each it's own broh man, to each it's own.

I've heard and I'm loving Bilal, say whatcha like but for every social strata,and or cultural group there are expectations for their musicians and or the artists they breed...which you've fallen victim to...as per your post that is. At this point you EXPECT Bilal to be different and insist he must not sound like D...and who does D sound like...oh the webs we weave. I'm done...No need to waste energy when all this boils down to is PERSONAL OPINIONS on all levels.

Peace and Respect in All-Ways!

Jaila