Today, I came across a news story that begged the question, "Why? Why did you stop making music? Why did you leave us?" This question was posed to one of my idols, Ms. Lauryn Hill. Let's just say I, along with millions of others, have been desperately wondering this same question for years. I won't paraphrase the article, but I will say that it did not disappoint. Here's the comment that I made after reading/listening to it:
This interview gave me exactly what I needed to hear. I appreciate the fact that Lauryn takes her music (art) as seriously as I do. It's like waiting on good food. I don't mind if the chef takes a long time to make my food, as long as the food comes out as close to perfection as possible. Don't get me wrong- I may be hungry, but I'm still willing to wait. You can't rush perfection.
I hope that Lauryn takes as much time as she needs to prepare herself for a return to us. Honestly, I'm really just encouraged to know that, at some point, she will return. Until then, I'll continue to be patient.
I can't lie- I feel guilty for seeing Lauryn's disappearance as abandonment. We often forget that stars are people, too. I truly respect that fact that she was able to step away from the limelight to not only take care of her family, but take care of herself too. Now that she's ready (on her own terms), I feel like her return will bring some truly authentic music. I'M ECSTATIC!
Read the full article here: http://n.pr/aodyMe
Listen to the full interview here: http://n.pr/bHSJcy
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