Eazy-E’s early support for will.i.am adds a less discussed side to his legacy. Recognizing a young artist’s potential requires a different kind of ear than choosing the next record for an established group.
Why it matters
That willingness to hear a new sound matters in a genre that keeps changing. A mentor may not know exactly where a newcomer will end up, but opening a door can affect careers far beyond one release.
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