Lauryn Hill

Ms. Lauryn Hill
Consumerism

Fresh off her prison sentence, artist Lauryn Hill drops some new material for fans to see where her mind is at. The new single “Consumerism” is a dose of the political as Hill spits an intellectual quick-word rap about the problems with the system. Using as many “isms” as she can find in the dictionary during the nearly five minute long track, she shows that she hasn’t lost her flow while a drum sampled mix plays in the backdrop. The single has a throwback feel to it and a refreshing indie sound. This cut comes off her upcoming Letters From Exile project, and she released the following statement with the single:

“‘Consumerism’ is part of some material I was trying to finish before I had to come in. We did our best to eek out a mix via verbal and emailed direction, thanks to the crew of surrogate ears on the other side. Letters From Exile is material written from a certain space, in a certain place. I felt the need to discuss the underlying socio-political, cultural paradigm as I saw it. I haven’t been able to watch the news too much recently, so I’m not hip on everything going on. But inspiration of this sort is a kind of news in and of itself, and often times contains an urgency that precedes what happens. I couldn’t imagine it not being relevant. Messages like these I imagine find their audience, or their audience finds them, like water seeking it’s level.”

– Ms. Lauryn Hill

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[Hip-Hop] Lauryn Hill – Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix)

Lauryn Hill
Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix)

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Over the weekend hip-hop fans were provided with a real treat from one Ms. Lauryn Hill. Nearly fifteen years removed from the release of her classic debut solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Hill is finally one step closer to the release of a follow-up project. Fans have been clamoring for new material from the former Fugees standout for years now, and although it’s been awhile, it’s clear Lauryn has not lost a step. While the music isn’t exactly being released on her terms (check out StereoGum for the full details on the story), the quality hasn’t suffered as a result of it. Hill has long struggled with maintaining the balance between artistic integrity and succumbing to the greed and corruption prevalent in the music industry, which she alludes to in her analysis of a “Neurotic Society.” In a world of Nicki Minajs and Gucci Manes, Lauryn Hill is truly a breath of fresh air. Her rhymes, are sharp, poignant and observant, while her dizzying flow can often leave you baffled as you scramble to find the rewind button. Lauryn’s sophomore effort has no set release date yet, but if this single is any indication, the year of the comeback is truly upon us (despite what LL Cool J might think).

[NEW] Lauryn Hill – Consumerism

[Hip-Hop] Lauryn Hill – Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix)