It would be interesting to ask the general public, if they think Hip-Hop is in a state of emergency. Some years ago it was common talk. It seemed to change when the big soundscan numbers started.

Two things about working again. One, its good to be doing it again. There's nothing like the certainy of steady pay. Two, and a big two is the surprise of fatigue. I've been keeping fairly long hours to get adjusted, and although waking hasn't been difficult, I have been beat. I know a good deal of it is mental, listening and positioning music all day, and I'll balance it out eventually. For now I just work.