Lauryn Hill - People Magazine Article (08/2008)

[guest21]

Here is an article I found. It is not sourced very well, but quotes Rohan.

Recluse Hill Has Material For Several Albums
By WENN, August 5 2008
Former FUGEES star LAURYN HILL is building up material for a major comeback after giving birth to her five kids - she has song ideas and lyrics scribbled all over her bathroom.

The reclusive star's longtime partner Rohan Marley reveals Hill is as prolific as anyone in the music business, and cannot stop writing lyrics and tunes while she's on hiatus.

He says, "She writes music in the bathroom, on toilet paper, on the wall. She writes it in the mirror if the mirror smokes up.

"She writes constantly. This woman does not sleep."

www.showbizspy.com/news/08042008/recluse-hill-has-material-for-several-albums

[gust21]

It appears the quotes are form this weeks "People" magazine with the Bradangelina twins on the cover.

Monday, August 4, 2008
Ms. Hill: Lauryn Revisited...
Every time I (*think*) I finally put Lauryn Hill behind me, some magazine has to go and bring her up again with a "Whatever Happened To..." story. Today, is no exception. Out of no where, I started flipping through the latest issue of People magazine (the one with Brangelina twins on cover) and see random pics of Lauryn Hill.

Naturally, I'm intrigued and flip to the beginning of the article. There it is, in big bold lettering "Whatever Happened To Lauryn Hill...?" Yup, it's the same article we've seen before; then and now pics, "crazy" strategically placed in text, recycled quotes from "close friends" and ex-Fugees, but no word from Lauryn herself. About the closest thing we get to Lauryn is a few quotes from Rohan Marley about how Lauryn loves playing the role of suburban mom to their 5 kids. There's nothing wrong with that -- wanting to retire from the industry to live a "normal" life. I can accept that. I can handle that and most of all, I can LIVE with that.

But then, Rohan goes on to tease us all (always a tease!!) saying Hill is constantly "dreaming up songs...she writes music in the bathroom, on toilet paper, on the wall. She writes constantly -- this woman does not sleep."

My question is -- why can't we let her go? Why must we obsess over where she is and what she's doing? It seems like a year can't pass without some article reminiscing about the "Miseducation" days. Yup, I'm guilty of it too. (see post on 3/22/07)

As if the articles aren't torture enough, then come the quotes from sources once-removed from Hill, the Fugees reunion rumors and actual appearances (damn you, BET Awards and Dave Chappelle). Who could forget the ultimate dagger, Hill appearing on Joss Stone's track entitled "Music" last year. It's a never ending saga...

There are days, dare I say it, that I wish I never heard a Lauryn Hill track. No Fugees, no Miseducation, heck, not even a "Sister Act 2." Oh, Ms. Hilla could exist, but it would all be so simple had I never heard that voice, that flow, that poetry. But, then I snap back to reality and realize just how much Lauryn's meant to me, to music, to pop culture. Where would we be without "Ready or Not," "How Many Mics," "Killing Me Softly," "Doo Wop (That Thing)," "I Used to Love Him," "Lost Ones?" No wonder why it burns so much.

So, what's your favorite L.Boogie song? Share a memory, share a performance, share a story, share something on Lauryn Hill. After all, it's all we have.

"Intangible, invisible, but undeniable" -- for sure.


theround-table.blogspot.com/2008/08/ms-hill-lauryn-revisited.html

[LOV101]

wow i just read the article and it is very real. The information is basically everything that we already knew and some we didn't. They did a timeline to everything that she has done up until know, as far as shows and the controversy at the vatican. They interviewed a recently let go long time sound engineer she worked with he said she has a whole persona and that she keeps everyone on pins and needles. They took parts of wyclef and Pras interviews to give information on her, saying they were surprised by the whole call me Ms. Hill demand. They talked about a show she had at the nice festival last year. It said she had frissy orange hair and exaggerated make up arrived ninety minutes late and sang inaudibly. They said she took a startling transformation that she was once vibrant and brainy. The engineer said he thinks she was overwhelmed by her extraordinary success. They talk about brother anthony saying he made her feel like what she did in her career was bad. There is the interview with Rohan he says that he and Lauryn dont live together, are not married but they are spiritually together. They have not named there 7 month old daughter, they want a name that means Glory of the Ark. Rohan denies that there is anything wrong with lauryn he says that pras and wyclef told the record company lauryn was crazy and then the next minute they say oh Rohan can you call Lauryn for me he says its hypocrisy. Rohan says that lauryn is focused on raising their kids. She loves being with her children, seeing them grow and instilling in them their teachings of righteousness. He said that Lauryn is living a normal life she cooks, shops, goes to restaurants and does regular things he says that zion plays guitar and bass that Selah is a gymnast, Joshua does karate and John loves to go to school. He said that she shows up late to shows not because shes disrespectful but she wants to look perfect that she's a perfectionist. The article said that Columbia records said that Lauryn is on Haitus, but that she is constantly writing music, it quotes the 2007 interview were she talks about becoming a civilian again. There are pictures that chronicle her career there is only one new picture taken this year by a paparazzi of her and Joshua at a park in New Jersey.

[guest21]

Here is someone else that enjoyed reading the article.

A thank you and a dedication to Ms.Lauryn Hill,a great singer and songwriter!
August 05, 2008 04:17 AM EDT (Updated: August 05, 2008 04:18 AM EDT)
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Today I went to get some music..and Lauryn was one of the person's that I have always wanted to listen to. I decided to finally get some of her music. (Finally!!!) LOL!
I loved when she sang in Sister Act II ? I believe...and I have fallen in love with the way she puts her heart and soul into her music!
I just happened to see a story in the People Magazine..(and yes, I do read that "toilet paper!" as my hubby calls it! LOL! and plus I have had friends in that magazine in the past, including classmates that I knew in high school and before!)
But, anyhow..there was an article in there about her being a mother..and a really great one..but, that she is still writing music, whereever she can and whenever! LOL!
She sounds like me! I try to find paper where ever and whenever I get a great idea..(and I even though I have a ton of paper...I never can seem to find a piece of paper..where I sit or stand or am..as in sometimes in the shower, just to write an idea down! LOL!!!)
Well, I just wanted to write that I love her music...and I know that she "might" someday "come back" to us all..but, I applaud her being a great mommy!!
I DO hope that we get to hear her beautiful singing..she has a really great raspy but strong voice....which I happen to love a lot! I also want to hear her sing...she is an inspiration for many..even moi'!


And Lauryn, if ya ever see this...I know that you are bein' a mom now..and spendin' time being with your kids..and that is what you gotta do for now..but, I do HOPE that you come back and sing for so many...because you are the worlds' enlightening ray of light...among many that we have!! I am sure that I am NOT the only Lauryn Hill fan out here....that misses your beautiful singing..and music that you write!!


Just a letter to send out to you...because I really like your singing and I really hope that you will one day come back and sing for us again!!




Thanks for what you do..and enlightening us all with all of your music!!




Peace, Peace, and more Peace!!


Julie K..one of your fans!! *Grins*

[petra]

hey, does anybody have scans? is this people?

[guest21]

Yes that is the magazine. I just finished reading it. Lauryn is a feature article. There is a big picture of her on the second page as soon as you open the magazine. I am so computer illiterate, but if someone gives me step by step instructions I can try to scan and post the article. It was actually kind of sweet with the inclusion of the quotes from Rohan. Lauryn looked surprised in the photo of her and son.

[petra]

do you have scanner?

[guest21]

Yes, I have two, but ask me if I have ever used them.

[petra]

do you know the manufacturer or model. you can read on the scanner, it is usually written

[guest21]

Hewlitt Packard. I can probably figure out how to scan the images, but how to save them and post them on here I have no idea.

[guest21]

I stopped being lazy and I am giving it a try. I got the instructions from the gallery to post a picture. Here is a test.

[petra]

if you want to save them, you need to have a software, usually manfacturer with scanner delivers a program too, look for your computer you you have some Hewlett Packard software, i guess you have hp scan pro, like this

for example you put photo under scanner and look for scan button, when you press it, if it's installed, program will show up on your desktop, you'll be probably be able to see preview of image, then you click accept and program asks you to pick a place where to save image.
post them here is easy as pie
you just go to webpage like
imageshack.us/
or
maxupload.com/forum/index.php
click for browse and find your photo in your documents and then just upload and they provide you with the link which you will give to us

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[petra]

yeeaaaah, great ))