Bilal spoke openly to VladTV about his second album, Love for Sale, being stolen after he was finished recording everything, and having to start over. Bilal explained that it was a difficult time for him, and at one point he considered leaving the music industry, however, after seeing love from the fans for the bootlegged tracks, he was inspired to make more music.

During the conversation, Bilal spoke about working with J Dilla on songs before he passed, and why he thinks music in America is no longer about the art form. To hear more, hit the above clip.