Lauryn Hill has released a lyric video for “Consumerism.”
The video was posted on Hill’s website. The song includes various lyrics about consumerism and ills of the world according to Hill.
“Consumerism’s running through them like a tumor in ’em,” Lauryn Hill raps on the track. “Ageism, sexism / racism, chauvinism / Capitalism running through them like the rumour business / Separatism, skepticism / Modernism, atheism / Television running through them like an organism / Mechanism, despotism / Poisoning the ecosystem / Satanism running through them like a politician / Hedonism, hypocrism / Nihilism, narcissism.”
When the song was released, Hill spoke about its message.
“I felt the need to discuss the underlying socio-political, cultural paradigm as I saw it,” Hill said on her site. “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 its level.”
Hill is also preparing for several December and January tour date. The tour dates can be found below, followed by the “Consumerism” lyric video.
Pure brilliance!!! Lauryn is still one of the greatest lyricist ever.The video and song alludes some very real and poignant issues plaguing the world today. In other words it speaks a certain truth which unfortunately most are not ready to confront or promote.
dope she snapped she’s a super sayin
INCREDIBLE, JUST INCREDIBLE
this song wasn’t mixed well. lauryn recruit some nice producers like 9th wonder and pls slow down and rap like u did in the past.
Where’s the twerking? Come on Lauryn Hill.
up to I saw the paycheck which said $8732, I didnt believe …that…my mom in-law could truley receiving money part-time from there pretty old laptop.. there uncle has done this for only a year and as of now repaid the debts on their villa and got themselves a Alfa Romeo. check it out… http://www.Fb39.com
Theres always been sumthin about you that I was able to relate to. The way you laid it out, made me an instant fan. Believe that!!!! You’ve always “kept it right” and that why the love you get is and will always be geniune! K.I.M
dope video. The queen dropped some food for thought with this video. The track is great as well.
song sucked
until I saw the draft ov $8259, I have faith that…my… father in law was like they say actualey taking home money in their spare time on their apple laptop.. there friend brother has been doing this for under twelve months and a short time ago took care of the depts on there appartment and bourt a brand new Mini Cooper. look at here… http://www.Fb39.com
but there are multiple comic book arcs they could have chosen. no one needed to see uncle ben die yet again.
You’re so aware of the worlds problems yet you don’t watch or read the news? Gimmick!
“I havent been able to watch the news too much recently, so Im not hip on everything going on
my friend’s step-sister makes $88/hr on the laptop. She has been fired from work for 7 months but last month her pay was $13253 just working on the laptop for a few hours. read this article… =========================>> http://www.Fb49.com
i challenge any chief keef rapper to learn the lyrics
I love L-Boogie, but this shit was NOT HOT. *shrugs* She’ll bounce back, but this ain’t it. Sorry L… #youcandobetter
This is not a HOT SONG, it’s a POWERFUL MESSAGE. Pay Attention!
her flow is retarded on this shit. heard this shit a few weeks ago
Very Artistical—> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJAWHu10AzI
Shit!!! Where’s my dictionary.