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Post by Jena on May 9, 2014 22:32:14 GMT 1
It sounds believable to me.
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Post by supermoonface on May 10, 2014 8:04:31 GMT 1
This is pure speculation, but it's fun to speculate it would not suprise me if letters from exile was suspended. I remember an interview, I think it was from Belgium, where Lauryn said she was struggling with finding the value and authenticity of releasing music about portions of her life that she had moved past and outgrown. Who would want to perform songs night after night about the intense experiences that change and teach us, it's not a nice place to go back to when you finally get to where you want to be. In the words of Amy Winehouse, "it's where you at, not where you been". I personally do find value in sharing how I overcome my issues to get to where I am. I'm not egocentric enough to believe my road map will work for anyone else but sometimes all someone needs to see is that they are not alone in their prediciment. That's why the unplugged album was so special to me the specifics were lauryns own internal conflicts but I saw myself in the overreaching sentiment and the vulnerability. When do you ever get to see that kind of honesty in the mainstream. I hope lauryn finds a way to relate those transitional periods and still find it fufulling. Letters from exile seemed the perfect title for such a project. When creativity comes it comes and if she is now making music that reflects her as she is now, it would make sense that it takes precedence while at its most relevant to her and society too. Letters from exile or a similar collection of songs about how she arrived where she is can really be released anytime. I wrote this free association style so if it's a bit rambling that's why:) Lauryn hill makes me proud to be a human being, from prizing personal integrity, confronting the Vatican, and following her own path. Don't get me wrong I have actual real people in my life who make me feel the same way and I treasure them, but Lauryn has a platform and I'll take any chance I can to support anyone that uses their voice and position in the manner she does. My true heros in life are the social workers, the mental health professionals, the rape councilers etc. those people give so much and are continually exposed to the worst humanity has to offer. They pay a price for what they do and so do their families and they make me also proud to be be a human being beyond compare
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Post by L.A.323 on May 10, 2014 9:56:10 GMT 1
Sounds believable! Lauryn is getting her buzz feed going. She'll probably drop a few street songs/singles to comply with the 5 mandated single releases, but I knew that that track list was wrong; it could very well still be a two disc lp, but the unreleased tracks that we've heard will be on there, maybe references or maybe she'll do it old school and have some sleeper tracks at the end.
uggh another year!!!! lol, let's just pray she doesn't get preggo by her husband, otherwise we'll have to wait even longer lmao.
Anyway, I understand her wanting it to be better than Miseducation and if anyone can do it, it's her, but that's a tough feat. I wouldn't mind if it was just comparable! lol I don't know if her wanting it to be better than Miseducation is jitters about being back or just wanting to deliver the best of the best to reach ppl (or both) and trust me folks need to be reached!
Anyway, can't wait!
Thx Oprah!
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Post by L.A.323 on May 10, 2014 10:35:03 GMT 1
@oprah who is your source? How do we know this is reliable information? Typically, sources are not revealed...uh-uh
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Post by Sengunasguest on May 10, 2014 14:59:19 GMT 1
Not revealed because there BS! I'll wait till Ms Hill is ready to release and announce an album. Until then I'll enjoy the shows etc she's doing
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Post by Oprah on May 10, 2014 15:28:53 GMT 1
Not revealed because there BS! I'll wait till Ms Hill is ready to release and announce an album. Until then I'll enjoy the shows etc she's doing You need to fall back, as you are doing nothing but stunting and projecting "shows." You are nobody, that anybody who comes here has to prove anything to you! If you don't believe it say it and move on. No one is here to prove anything to you. Now speculate on that, dust.
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Post by Oprah on May 10, 2014 15:32:33 GMT 1
@oprah who is your source? How do we know this is reliable information? Typically, sources are not revealed...uh-uh Exactly, he/she is in here acting like we are supposed to prove something to them. My source is currently on tour with Lauryn right now, and will be on stage with her sunday. I am not about to say their name due to their close contact with Lauryn, but they want someone to prove something, after someone had a simple conversation with someone who is working on her album.
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Post by appolonio on May 10, 2014 20:18:25 GMT 1
Ok i will try to write what I wrote yesterday, before it mysteriously disappear. I believe you're right Oprah, i think you say truth. We have no new single since 6 months, there is a reason behind that. Just, if you have the occassion: ask to yor source why Letters from exile was scrapped. If we know the reason, we will well understand the new project Oprah, you say "they might leaks some Lauryn songs": i don't think a LH musician will leak something on internet: Lauryn Hill is the definition of secret, discretion. If someone leaks one of her tracks, i think he will lose his job. I have difficulty to be optimistic with this news. Little resume of Lauryn carrer since Miseducation: 16 years of rumors of new projects, new album, and so, finally, 3 soundtrack songs, 1 film narrated, 2 singles (one compulsory, almost release by the justice) and some leak songs. ... But thank you Ophrah for your informations.
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Post by L.A.323 on May 11, 2014 2:43:25 GMT 1
Ok i will try to write what I wrote yesterday, before it mysteriously disappear. I believe you're right Oprah, i think you say truth. We have no new single since 6 months, there is a reason behind that. Just, if you have the occassion: ask to yor source why Letters from exile was scrapped. If we know the reason, we will well understand the new project Oprah, you say "they might leaks some Lauryn songs": i don't think a LH musician will leak something on internet: Lauryn Hill is the definition of secret, discretion. If someone leaks one of her tracks, i think he will lose his job. I have difficulty to be optimistic with this news. Little resume of Lauryn carrer since Miseducation: 16 years of rumors of new projects, new album, and so, finally, 3 soundtrack songs, 1 film narrated, 2 singles (one compulsory, almost release by the justice) and some leak songs. ... But thank you Ophrah for your informations. Lauryn leaks her own stuff, so if it gets leaked, it gets leaked by her or by someone that had the authority to do so, that is what Oprah meant by *they.* I assumed Letters from Exile got scrapped because it wasn't up to her standards or what she wanted to release.
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Post by L.A.323 on May 11, 2014 3:01:13 GMT 1
I just wonder if letters from exile wasn't radio friendly enough for the record company to allow to release bit like what happened in 2005 with guarding the gates album LH has her own company partnered with Sony, so she can release whatever she wants. She wouldn't go into a situation where she doesn't have complete control, not after what happened.
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Post by Sengunasguest on May 11, 2014 8:32:05 GMT 1
"I just wonder if letters from exile wasn't radio friendly enough for the record company to allow to release bit like what happened in 2005 with guarding the gates album" They have never not released her album because it's not radio friendly. Again that's speculation, because people were confused as to why it wasn't released. Lauryn actually spoke about this time and confirmed she could have put something out at that period, but SHE chose not to. I am not trying I offend or insult anyone, but like others have said we have been waiting a long time! Rumours like this have been going round since i joined this bored in 04 10 years later nothing is clearer. And yes I still visit this forum daily for news on an album and tour. And I am sooo delighted she is returning 2 London this year
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Post by L.A.323 on May 11, 2014 20:24:57 GMT 1
"I just wonder if letters from exile wasn't radio friendly enough for the record company to allow to release bit like what happened in 2005 with guarding the gates album" They have never not released her album because it's not radio friendly. Again that's speculation, because people were confused as to why it wasn't released. Lauryn actually spoke about this time and confirmed she could have put something out at that period, but SHE chose not to. I am not trying I offend or insult anyone, but like others have said we have been waiting a long time! Rumours like this have been going round since i joined this bored in 04 10 years later nothing is clearer. And yes I still visit this forum daily for news on an album and tour. And I am sooo delighted she is returning 2 London this year No, they didn't release her material because it was too serious; it's not because she didn't want to.
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Post by Sengunasguest on May 12, 2014 6:23:19 GMT 1
Where dd you get that from? I believe it was speculated on here and years a go there was even a petition, but we were informed that wasn't the case. Lauryn said herself she could have put out music at that time, but didn't feel enough of a connection or something. It's never been the label in my opinion it's down to her. She is a perfectionist and when she's ready we might get something
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Post by L.A.323 on May 13, 2014 5:42:06 GMT 1
Where dd you get that from? I believe it was speculated on here and years a go there was even a petition, but we were informed that wasn't the case. Lauryn said herself she could have put out music at that time, but didn't feel enough of a connection or something. It's never been the label in my opinion it's down to her. She is a perfectionist and when she's ready we might get something All you have to do is listen to her unplugged album and really read the commentary she's stated. She wasn't allowed to release the material she wanted. She also stated this in a video, saying they can't control this now, I'll have to find it, but here's another video where she explains it in more detail: youtu.be/xF_LyIDGUGQ
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Post by Oprah on Jun 15, 2014 20:52:37 GMT 1
Summer is here.... no sign of a new single.... I was wrong right?
J/P
Anyway, we can expect for Lauryn to hit the studio after the tour around October.
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