V-Love is a british rapper/poet/musician who used to be in a group
called K-Creative. K-Creative were a jazz-rap type group who split
up a few years ago, but produced one great album on Talking Loud.
This is well worth picking up if you find it, as it includes Chris Bowden
on Sax.
Jalal was a member of seminal "jazzoetry" group the Last Poets. Most
of the old Last Poets albums are well worth checking out; look out for
the re-releases that are around, 'cause the originals are a bit pricey
these
days. If you get a chance to buy an album called "Hustlers Convention"
by "Lightening Rod", which was a joint project between the last poets
and Kool and the Gang, don't hesitate, this is a classic. Jalal now lives
in London (I think).
Hope some of this helps. If you need more info about albums from any of
the above, email me and I can give you some catalogue munbers etc.
Paul.