Rapsody Explains Why Lauryn Hill Was Her 'Greatest Inspiration' in Music
Talking with Billboard behind the stage at the 2019 Women in Music occasion, Rapsody shared some amazing insight she once got from her grandma, applauded Lauryn Hill and other female craftsmen for moving her, and uncovered which positive changes she has found in the music business.
Solicited to share the best piece from astuteness she has gotten from a lady in her life, Rapsody disclosed to Billboard that her grandma once advised her to give individuals blossoms while they can in any case smell them.
"I consolidate that in my life by celebrating… other ladies, particularly my sisters in hip-bounce," she said. "We do adore one another, and we do acknowledge one another, and there is a lovely town. So I take that, and I attempt to offer blossoms to everybody in my life, regardless of whether I love them, or I don't have any acquaintance with them, I value their craft or only them as an individual. I imagine that is the most significant thing we can do is be established in adoration in that way."
In the meeting, she was likewise inquired as to whether there were any female specialists she wished to respect. Calling Lauryn Hill her greatest motivation in music, Rapsody additionally named Hill as "one of the most skilled craftsmen to ever effortlessness this Earth" who showed her "truth and trustworthiness, and being proudly yourself."
Rapsody additionally named any semblance of Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Lady of Rage, and Rah Digga, lauding them for opening entryways for specialists like her to convey what needs be. She likewise referenced Cicely Tyson and Phylicia Rashad, taking note of that they showed her "how to be tasteful, and how to be pleased, and to sparkle your light and be resilient ladies no matter how you look at it."
You can watch the full video above to hear more from Rapsody, including which positive changes she has found in the music business and the hip-jump network. Also, you can watch her present Megan Thee Stallion with the Powerhouse Award at Women in Music beneath.