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Lauryn Hill, a member of the critically acclaimed Hip Hop/ Rap group ‘The Fugees’ apart of the classic album entitled ‘The Score’ also went solo to produce ‘The Mis-Education of Lauryn Hill’ both albums received raved reviews and are legendary albums and pieces of work. Both albums; currently charting at 469 and 314 respectively on Forbes Greatest Album of All time List. ‘Jack’ released in 1996 starred Robin Williams and told a story about a young man who was born with a disorder that caused rapped aging in physical appearance but not mentally and the film is centered around the elements of being a child in the body of an adult. ‘Soul Food’ released in 1997 told the story of a family separated by the death of the family matriarch and the forthcoming trials and tribulations a family goes thru in this transition starring actresses: Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox and Nia Long, etc.

       

I choose the musician and the two pieces of film work because they deliver a powerful truth and an inspiring message that is both genuine and unique.  The movie Soul Food is dear to me because in many ways it relates to my own personal family. I recall years ago we actually pointed out what character was who and was very insightful for my family and me personally. Miss Lauryn Hill is quite possible my personal favorite musician I remember like it was yesterday being out of the country in Panama listening to the rhythm and word play delivered by the Fugee’s on this album; getting older and falling in love again with her on her own solo album just the same. In Jack it is one of my favorite movies because it speaks to such an enduring audience that rarely has a voice. The message in the film was very influential to the development of my personal self validation because I have always been perceived ‘different’ than many but I grew to learn and be ok with it, in fact I wouldn’t have it any other way. I love me & some more me.

Contemporary icons will vary person to person and while I am attentive to ensure I do not idolize anyone it is safe to say I respect their craft. I don’t personally know Lauryn Hill to comment on her as a human too much but I can be an admirer of her craft. The message she leaves in her lyrics, the deliverance is all a big part of who I am today I listen to her all the time. Along with the movies as well music and movies are important icon’s to me because the messages live on forever and that is powerful in itself. Off course I have a love for other musicians and movies but we don’t possibly have the time to list them all nor could I even compile such a list.