Away With Me

While I wrote the previous manifesto which will undoubtedly catch a ton of flak, I listened to the entire new Jean Grae album The Evil Jeanius. What a pleasant surprise. This is just beautiful.

What's best for me,
never seems to be what's next to me.

JEAN GRAE - AWAY WITH ME

The Jeanius Is Back

Last we heard Jean Grae had announced her retirement via Myspace. Then last week someone picked up on the fact that Jean was selling verses on Craigslist. Hmmmm. Given the circumstances, most of the world has been under the impression that Jean is driving a cab somewhere in Coney Island a la Cappadonna, has absolutely no money, and will never be heard from again.

But then yesterday out of nowhere I get shipped this brand new Jean Grae album produced entirely by Blue Sky Black Death, titled The Evil Jeanius. Looks like someone is back. We love you Jeany, even if you have trouble loving yourself, stick around.

JEAN GRAE - THREATS FT CHEN LO

Jean Grae Retires

I can't believe what I'm reading. Jean Grae just announced her retirement on her MySpace page, saying that she won't be coming back at all. The above photo is the only one on the page now, and her MySpace name has been changed to "Jean Grae Saying Peace Out."

Really unbelievable, since she just signed to Kweli's label and is set to drop a few projects. I hate to say it but I think the twisted nature of the internet & MP3s, and to degree all this hip-hop blogging, is destroying the drive of artists to try to make money, especially those in the underground. Thoughts anyone?

Regardless of your reasons Jean, you will be sorely missed.

JEAN GRAE - THINK ABOUT IT