I thought I was up on Blu, but I was listening through some loose features I had from him, and came across a few with "Jack Spade," who apparently now goes by Donel Smokes. Apparently, he and Blu recorded a whole EP "Bruise Brothers" in 2003, which I had never seen/heard of. Beats are pretty soulful, seems worth checking out, although I've only heard a few cuts so far
1. "RE: Old Blu: Bruise Brothers EP with Jack Spade" In response to Reply # 0
Blu was in this group with Jac Spade who now goes by Donell Smokes. They were in a crew called "LA Metro" (who got shouted out on Soul Provider) with Co$$, (aka Cashus King) as well as some folks named Ammo & Gunnie Sinoctra.
___________________________ He has the confidence of Vernon Maxwell on a yayo binge.