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Post by Jack on Aug 5, 2010 13:48:34 GMT -5
Wow! Radio playing an unfinished demo? :O :O Ya, but people don't care about her any more. It's not like she's God.
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Post by Jack on Aug 5, 2010 19:29:21 GMT -5
Found some GOLD today. Check out this video of her rehearsing the other day.
It aint much, she's just sound-checking and adlibbing, but her runs etc. are amazing. It's the best anyone has heard her sing in years...this must be what she means about singing more on her new album, her voice is seemingly in great shape. Here's a couple of other videos. Another rehearsal, and then a good quality performance of Just Like The Water from a show a couple of weeks back.
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Post by Cautionme11/16 on Aug 6, 2010 18:08:01 GMT -5
Ok, Lauryn!
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Post by tamed09 on Aug 17, 2010 10:55:12 GMT -5
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Post by So Pure on Aug 17, 2010 16:04:34 GMT -5
People are definetly hungry for new Lauryn music...but it's that thinking she's God shit that is one of the reasons she left the game for so long...she wasn't comfortable with that!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2010 4:35:01 GMT -5
Legend.
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Post by tamed09 on Aug 18, 2010 18:20:07 GMT -5
Just weeks after a track titled "Repercussions" leaked on the internet, the elusive Lauryn Hill debuts on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at No. 94 -- her first debut as a lead artist in over 10 years. Lauryn Hill Performs in FESPAD Festival in Rwanda The last time the West Orange, New Jersey, native charted as a lead artist on the tally was back in November 1998, when "Doo Wop (That Thing)" off her Columbia Records album "The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill" peaked at No. 24. In 2006, the Method Man track "Say," featuring Hill, charted at No. 10. The release of "Repercussions" came on the same day the former Fugees member performed at the FESPAD Festival in Kigali, Rwanda last month and fueled the rumors that Hill is finally working on a follow-up album. Lauryn Hill will be headlining the Rock The Bells tour next month. She will be joined by Snoop Dogg, A Tribe Called Quest and Slick Rick, among others. www.billboard.com/news/lauryn-hill-debuts-on-charts-after-over-1004110098.story
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2010 19:13:42 GMT -5
That article makes no sense to me. Doo Wop was her first appearance as a lead artist on the R&B chart not her last. Also Doo Wop peaked at #2 R&B not #24. Also Say did not go to #10. I looked on Wikipedia and it peaked at #66.
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Post by sdot23 on Aug 19, 2010 12:05:27 GMT -5
The article was updated:
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Post by George on Aug 20, 2010 1:14:12 GMT -5
Wow, congrats Lauryn!
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Post by JenkseyArt on Aug 24, 2010 12:03:05 GMT -5
Lauryn Hill at Rock The Bells
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Post by JenkseyArt on Aug 24, 2010 12:11:39 GMT -5
Lauryn Hill Takes the Stage During Day 1 of the 2010 Rock the Bells Festival in California
By Bridget Bland By all accounts, Lauryn Hills' Rock the Bells Los Angeles performance was electrifying. 24-hours later, fans and journalists alike are still buzzing... and calling it a comeback. "I really hope she comes out with another album," fan Gabrielle Chambers wrote on Twitter. "Crossed fingers!" Another fan, Aisha Smith, took to Twitter to inquire, “Is Lauryn Hill making a comeback? Please say it's so! My ears miss real music!” "Both Maxwell and Sade had extended hiatuses from music and returned to major success, so Lauryn Hill could have a serious resurgence if her music is right," radio personality and entertainment journo Jawn Murray said. "A hit record could resurrect even Vanilla Ice's career! A solid CD and an image overhaul, Lauryn could likely capture a portion of the career she abandoned for intentional obscurity." Still, Murray was skeptical about whether the singer will be able to find her place in the current musical climate. He added, "Unfortunately, Lauryn Hill’s personal life and eccentric appearance in recent years have overshadowed the tremendous impact she made with The Fugees and as a solo artist. It's questionable whether her sound and approach to the business would fit into the current state of the industry. The whole dirty-backpack-über-Bohemian-candle-burning movement ended a long time ago!" HipHollywood’s Yasmine Richard missed this past weekend’s Rock the Bells performance, but hasn’t heard a positive reaction from the Los Angeles industry circle. "I spoke to a few folks that saw her and many kind of shrugged their shoulders. They said her voice didn't sound too good, but at the end of the day, it’s Lauryn Hill and she essentially got a pass." “To be honest, it’s really sad, but most people have grown used to an L. Boogie that isn't at her best. I remember Ms. Hill's performance from the VMAs a few years back and she rocked it! The interesting thing about Lauryn Hill is that with one solo album, she released, managed and still manages to deeply touch people's lives.” Richards continued, “I think Lauryn's journey as an artist is a true reflection of person's journey. Their ups and downs and that is another reason why people are drawn to her. She forces you to feel and confront your emotions. “ Another fan Shante Timberlake is keeping hope alive that this weekend when she attends the New York Rock the Bells tour stop, the Grammy Award winner will bring it. “I was already hype about the Rock The Bells line-up, but when Lauryn was added, it put me over the top! The Youtube snippets of her set gave me goosebumps,” she told RapFix. “Her fanbase is still there and she has this incredible power to move people with her music. I think she got a real chance of making an impact. Her journey and past struggles make her more human and I just want to see her win.” New York magazine has declared “Lauryn Hill’s Comeback at Rock the Bells: A Success” saying “barring any unforeseen circumstances, let the speculation for a comeback album begin.” Timberlake adds, “Everyone loves a good comeback. I think true Hip-Hop fans are starved for the real artist, music, and lyrics. Even though the landscape has changed since Lauryn's abrupt departure, she is still relevant.” Lauryn Hill will make Rock the Bell tour stops in New York and Washington, D.C. this weekend. Here’s hoping her comeback is right around the corner.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2010 12:13:10 GMT -5
She looks good and happy!!
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Post by K. on Aug 24, 2010 15:39:28 GMT -5
I wish radio had been as receptive to Lose Myself as they have been to Repercussions. I think Lose Myself had at least some chance of cross-format airplay.
When I heard this song the first time I knew Lauryn was starting to sort out her issues. :)
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Post by Jack on Aug 24, 2010 19:25:44 GMT -5
Did I miss an "ongoing discussion" in here where we were whether Lauryn's non-existent album was going to sell a million in its opening week?
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Post by JenkseyArt on Aug 25, 2010 12:53:30 GMT -5
I'm starting to get scared because she said in the NPR interview that she wanted to sing more. In her Rock The Bells performances she's not singing all the way through the song. I also want her to calm down and stop rapping so fast.
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Post by JenkseyArt on Aug 29, 2010 12:59:45 GMT -5
OMG! :o This could mean there is a album coming out.
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Post by tamed09 on Aug 29, 2010 14:36:24 GMT -5
Do you see all the industry support. That is incredible, it's so uplifting. All the people that came out to support her.
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Post by JenkseyArt on Aug 29, 2010 14:58:46 GMT -5
Lauryn Hill Calls Rock The Bells 'Something Special' Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz and other famous admirers join the hometown girl onstage.By Shaheem Reid NEW YORK — When you ask Lauryn Hill what it feels like to perform in New York City again, the legendary MC/vocalist simply says it's "something special, home." "I thought it was great," she told MTV News about this year's Rock the Bells concept, which had each act performing a classic album out of their catalog. "I just wanted to be a part of it. As soon as they asked me, I was like, 'That's it. Let's do it. Let's do it.' Joshua Boumel and Chang [Weisberg], who are promoters of this particular event, we have a little history. When they asked me, I was honored to be a part of it." In hip-hop, your longevity not only depends on your talent, but it also hinges on how deeply you pierce the people's souls. Many fans don't let an artist last a year without putting out music before they forget all about them and move on. A testament to Lauryn Hill's opuses — The Score with the Fugees and her solo debut, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill — is that everyone is still anticipating what she will do next, though she hasn't put out a studio album since 1998. And while Rakim, KRS-One, Slick Rick, Snoop Dogg, the Wu-Tang Clan and A Tribe Called Quest perform classic albums from their catalog at this year's Rock the Bells — which concludes Sunday (August 29) in Washington, D.C. — most of us have seen these icons in the past decade. Many of us haven't seen Hill touch the stage in the past 10 years, and some have never seen her perform at all. "Lauryn Hill, man," Rakim said in his trailer last week at the RTB kickoff show in San Bernardino, California, when asked who he wanted to see. "I haven't seen her in a while. I know it's going to be a memorable thing. I'm amped. Lauryn, welcome back. We need you." Saturday night, when Rock the Bells touched down on New York's Governor's Island, tens of thousands of fans came out, and so did a multitude of celebrities. Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Swizz Beatz, Chris Rock, Alicia Keys, Bokeem Woodbine, Michael Ealy, John Legend, Tracy Morgan and Estelle were among the stars attending as fans. "It was still amazing to watch her and her see her home in New York," Estelle said backstage. "I'm a big kid again." Toward the end of her set — which included some Score songs and a few surprises, in addition to Miseducation tracks — Hill invited her children and some of the A-list attendees to the stage. During a reggae breakdown of "Fugee La," Hill brought out Mary J. Blige. Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz and Chris Rock soon followed. "Where's Jay?" Hill said. "C'mon, man, this is New York." And so the Jiggaman came out and saluted the fans. Next was John Legend and Jerry Wonder. "It was love back. Love back. Love back," Hill said later in her trailer about the parade of stars. Outside, Busta Rhymes — who was a guest performer of A Tribe Called Quest — came and said hello to her kids. "Reciprocity. It was wonderful to see everybody. I was so touched. I wanted everybody else to share in that moment. I wanted everybody else to see them." Hill said Rock the Bells was the perfect place for her to express some of her feelings, and she used the opportunity to drop some new rhymes and new variations on her classics. She also got a chance to reconnect to the fans. "I miss you. I miss you," she repeated at the end of her set. After Hill, A Tribe Called Quest continued the body-the-venue campaign they started in the West Coast shows — the crew from Queens was in sync like they never disbanded. They bodied the stage, killed it, with a smorgasbord of hits. The Large Professor and Busta Rhymes came out. Wu-Tang Clan also showed the tremendous energy that earns them an invitation to perform at Rock the Bells just about every year. And headliner Snoop showed why he got the closing spot. The Dogg had the most polished and elaborate sets of the tour. "Rock the Bells is one of those few remaining hip-hop banners, concerts tours," Hill said after the show. "We have the Summer Jams and things like that, but as far as independent festivals for hip-hop, they're kind of some of the last people standing doing it. It's an honor to be a part of it. Look at the company: awesome. Everybody's doing it."
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Post by grouper6 on Aug 29, 2010 18:09:43 GMT -5
Her voice has clearly changed and is not in as great condition although there r some bright spots. I enjoyed some of the clips above but the NY and L. a performances were not that great. I hope that the media/pub lic gives her the time and space to work on her craf and vocals and she should space her dates out more so as to not get hoarse.
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Post by mikeshere on Aug 29, 2010 18:36:28 GMT -5
She Will Sound Great.. On Her Record.. I REALLY Hope Lauryn Releases A Ne Album.. Id Say If She Was ever going to it would probably be within the next year or so.. I say drop it in May
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Post by twilight on Aug 30, 2010 1:24:34 GMT -5
I don't think her voice has changed that much, she's just very excited, and is just going for it, a little strained but she's enjoying herself... And thats good to see.....
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Post by twilight on Aug 30, 2010 1:27:53 GMT -5
Lauryn Hill Takes the Stage During Day 1 of the 2010 Rock the Bells Festival in California
By Bridget Bland By all accounts, Lauryn Hills' Rock the Bells Los Angeles performance was electrifying. 24-hours later, fans and journalists alike are still buzzing... and calling it a comeback. "I really hope she comes out with another album," fan Gabrielle Chambers wrote on Twitter. "Crossed fingers!" Another fan, Aisha Smith, took to Twitter to inquire, “Is Lauryn Hill making a comeback? Please say it's so! My ears miss real music!” "Both Maxwell and Sade had extended hiatuses from music and returned to major success, so Lauryn Hill could have a serious resurgence if her music is right," radio personality and entertainment journo Jawn Murray said. "A hit record could resurrect even Vanilla Ice's career! A solid CD and an image overhaul, Lauryn could likely capture a portion of the career she abandoned for intentional obscurity." Still, Murray was skeptical about whether the singer will be able to find her place in the current musical climate. He added, "Unfortunately, Lauryn Hill’s personal life and eccentric appearance in recent years have overshadowed the tremendous impact she made with The Fugees and as a solo artist. It's questionable whether her sound and approach to the business would fit into the current state of the industry. The whole dirty-backpack-über-Bohemian-candle-burning movement ended a long time ago!" HipHollywood’s Yasmine Richard missed this past weekend’s Rock the Bells performance, but hasn’t heard a positive reaction from the Los Angeles industry circle. "I spoke to a few folks that saw her and many kind of shrugged their shoulders. They said her voice didn't sound too good, but at the end of the day, it’s Lauryn Hill and she essentially got a pass." “To be honest, it’s really sad, but most people have grown used to an L. Boogie that isn't at her best. I remember Ms. Hill's performance from the VMAs a few years back and she rocked it! The interesting thing about Lauryn Hill is that with one solo album, she released, managed and still manages to deeply touch people's lives.” Richards continued, “I think Lauryn's journey as an artist is a true reflection of person's journey. Their ups and downs and that is another reason why people are drawn to her. She forces you to feel and confront your emotions. “ Another fan Shante Timberlake is keeping hope alive that this weekend when she attends the New York Rock the Bells tour stop, the Grammy Award winner will bring it. “I was already hype about the Rock The Bells line-up, but when Lauryn was added, it put me over the top! The Youtube snippets of her set gave me goosebumps,” she told RapFix. “Her fanbase is still there and she has this incredible power to move people with her music. I think she got a real chance of making an impact. Her journey and past struggles make her more human and I just want to see her win.” New York magazine has declared “Lauryn Hill’s Comeback at Rock the Bells: A Success” saying “barring any unforeseen circumstances, let the speculation for a comeback album begin.” Timberlake adds, “Everyone loves a good comeback. I think true Hip-Hop fans are starved for the real artist, music, and lyrics. Even though the landscape has changed since Lauryn's abrupt departure, she is still relevant.” Lauryn Hill will make Rock the Bell tour stops in New York and Washington, D.C. this weekend. Here’s hoping her comeback is right around the corner. When they say Timberlake are they talking about Justin Timberlake ?
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Post by grouper6 on Aug 30, 2010 6:19:31 GMT -5
^I've listened to most of the clips and It's clear that her voice has changed. I also followed facebook last night for RTB in Maryland/D.C and most were disappointed in her performance. Apparently , they set her set up and then after 45mins said that she was ill, then 2 hrs later she came on stage. NAs also came with her and performed one verse of 'If I ruled the World'
Listen, I'm a fan but her voice is clearly a bit rougher, drier and raspier. However, she still can sing when she doesn't have back to back shows and isn't running around breathless on stage.
I would love to see her live.
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Post by Rican@ on Aug 30, 2010 8:51:22 GMT -5
I love "Lose Myself"". Its one of my favorite songs from her. It speaks the truth.
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Post by Ling-Ling on Aug 30, 2010 11:46:24 GMT -5
Yeah, I've seen the clips. Her voice hasn't changed, it's completely SHOT. At least she can still rap though.
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Post by JenkseyArt on Aug 30, 2010 11:58:08 GMT -5
Yeah, I've seen the clips. Her voice hasn't changed, it's completely SHOT. At least she can still rap though. Her voice is not shot have you seen the rehearsals when she was in Lisbon she sounds great. Lauryn has been gone a long time and she could use some vocal training. I think its to many performances together her running around the stage and she does sound hoarse.
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Post by Ling-Ling on Aug 30, 2010 12:09:35 GMT -5
She sounded god-awful in Lisbon. She couldn't hold a note to save her life, her voice was cracking and she was talk-singing a la recent Whitney. Not to mention the immense support the background singers were giving.
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Post by JenkseyArt on Aug 30, 2010 12:28:59 GMT -5
Yes she sounded bad during the Lisbon show but the rehearsals she sounded good all she needs is vocal training.
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Post by Ling-Ling on Aug 30, 2010 13:00:33 GMT -5
More like autotune.
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