My first and only professor. Bernie produced the first Momma Stud record and I'm so very saddened by the news. He and I grew particularly close, and he remained in contact with all the Momma Stud members throughout all these years. A true soul, that never stepped out of his spiritual boundaries, with absolute artistic integrity and his music reflected that. When Bernard played or sang, something happened to me on a cellular level, something new, his entire sound is the backbone of West Coast hip hop (ask Dre). My love goes out to Judy and Basil. Goodbye professor Wizard.