4real, he moved on to becoming a mentor for many artists including Bernard Wright, Don Blackmon, Q tip from the Tribe called Quest, amongst many....he also worked as Nina Simone's pianist and wrote the hit Young Gifted and Black which was a hit for Nina as well as Bob and Marcia whose reggae version topped the charts. He also dabbled in Hip Hop very successfully himself under the name Master Wel, he committed suicide without leaving a note. A big talent that was obviously very tormented..... A great Loss
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