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Father's Disapproval of Church
- Bilal's father disapproved of his church involvement, preferring jazz.
- He took Bilal to Zanzibar Blue to expose him to jazz music.
High School Musical Journey
- In high school, Bilal joined various musical groups, starting with a gospel group.
- He later transitioned to a jazz group and got his first gig with Orrin Evans' band.
The Demo that Launched a Career
- Bilal met Aaron Comess at the New School and they recorded a demo in Comess's basement studio.
- This demo, featuring "When Will You Call" and "Queen of Sanity," caught Questlove's attention.