I say Bilal. Musiq's stuff sounds the same to me

i'd say bilal. musiq has put out more stuff, but is rather annoying to me for whatever reason, save a song or 2. i loved bilal's first album for the most part, but love for sale not so much . he however is obviously the better vocally which really gives him edge anyways, so...

Bilal is a better vocalist and is way better live..but his songs don't move me...Musiq is the exact opposite..that one song they did together on Musiq's Soulstar album was ok..IDK..I'm going to call it even..

I vote for Bilal. Musiq, bores me.

Comparing Musiq to Bilal Oliver is like comparing crusty ass bread sticks to meat & potatoes.

Unfair, unfulfilling and down right frustrating

I'd call it even. I think Bilal may be a little more
versatile but he's lazy a lot like another artist who
gets a lot of love here but is never heard. Musiq has
at least been working and despite his limitations dude
has been pretty consistent with his output.
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I'd pick Bilal, but I just wish he wasn't so damn lazy with releasing new material. Musiq might be consistent with releasing new material but it all sounds like the same damn thing. Plus I've heard him life, and he was just mediocre to me...Bilal is much better.

Bilal.

How can I say this..... Musiq is more professional but Bilal is more creative.

Musiq can come off bland but all his albums have some strong cuts.

Bilal is all over the place which is why (a) he has difficulty getting a deal and (b) coming up with something that can showcase his talent in a commercial way.

FunkyGraf said:

I could not have said that better, myself...

I'll take Bilal, though I wish he had less ego & more material...

Seems like Musiq just got lucky w/ that first album, I haven't liked anything by him since. & his voice gets REALLY grating after a while, like a whiny kid that won't leave you alone.

Bilal Oliver

FunkyGraf said:

you wrapped it up in a nutshell

Musiq is the man. He has made some very beautiful music and is consistant.

CalhounSq said:

so so true.

Musiq is blander than Lenny Kravitz.

FunkyGraf said:

That sounds about right. It speaks volumes that Bilal has so much trouble getting his music out there but gets mad calls for guest spots on other peoples work. I did love Musiq's last video for 'So Beautiful'. That was an amazing track and proof of his talents.

I'm not crazy about either of them, but I'll take Musiq. Bilal's voice irks the hell out of me.

phunkdaddy said:

Bilal all day, he's more creative and funnier than Musiq.

I don't think he is lazy, he just didn't have a deal, that's why he didn't release anything. He came out with Love For Sale in 2004 wich for me was great for what it was (demo material). His label didn't want to release that CD and he got fucked up. After 2004, he kept working with everybody in the industry (from Glasper to Jay-Z) and doing gigs everywhere in the US & Europe, he even worked with B-Cox in order to make more accessible music, but then again his label dropped him. He recently signed to Plug Research and went to the indie route, he still performing very often and his new album is set to be released on febuary.

He seems to be gettin dropped by the label alot..any reasons why?..Bad Material?..his drug problems?...whatever it is,I hope he can do better on this indie label

SavonOsco said:

More like hard to be packaged,,,thats the biggest record company's "no no" these days.

Bilal.

Musiq is so bland

Harlepolis said:

I agree with that. I don't think either of them are easy to market, but Bilal seems to be a tad bit harder to market. I think some of it is he is more of an acquired taste, whereas Musiq tends to do more "love" songs that appeal to the masses.

daPrettyman said:

I also agree..that phrase "acquired taste" is basically the kiss of death to a major label..lol...

SavonOsco said:

Interscope tought they could make him a superstar, but he's not for everyone,he's a niche artist. No one can make him become a superstar in this industry: he's a weird guy with a strange voice who is pretty experimental with his art.

Cotontige said:

I remember when he 1st came out, they(record company) always linked him with D'Angelo I'm sure Mr.Oliver was @ all of that,,,,plus, the comparision might've hurt him because he's far from being a D'Angelo knock-off.

zzzzz[/color[color=blue[color=blue] songs - Musiq, vocal chops Bilal - neither will make the history books.[/color]

SavonOsco said:

Yeah, if they don't have widespread appeal potential, labels don't usually want to deal with them.

Both of these cats have WORK 2 do but I'd take Bilal by a country mile.