Sigh. Mos Def hurts my heart, he's so good. Nas gives me chills. Talib Kweli makes me still. I used to see Erika Badu before she hit it big, I love Common, I tried to turn everyone on to the Roots (oh my God. I love them.) For the uninitiated, all they know of "rap and hip-hop" is Uhn. I like it like that. Back in the day for me it was De La. Arrested Development. (listening to them is like going to church) Q-Tip. Public Enemy. I STILL get chills when I listen to "By the time I get to Arizona."

Preach on , sistah. I'll listen to your sermon!