<div>In this week's episode of <a href="http://Word.Life">Word.Life</a>, Donney pays homage to Lauryn Hill's <em>Unplugged</em> album, the  revolutionary lyrics of the track "I Find It Hard to Say (Rebel)," her meteoric rise to stardom in the late 90s and the controversy that followed her after her breakout album, <em>The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill</em>
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In this week's episode of Word.Life, Donney pays homage to Lauryn Hill's Unplugged album, the revolutionary lyrics of the track "I Find It Hard to Say (Rebel)," her meteoric rise to stardom in the late 90s and the controversy that followed her after her breakout album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

In this week's episode of <a href="http://Word.Life" rel="noopener noreferrer">Word.Life</a>, Donney pays homage to Lauryn Hill's <em>Unplugged</em> album, the&nbsp; revolutionary lyrics of the track "I Find It Hard to Say (Rebel)," her meteoric rise to stardom in the late 90s and the controversy that followed her after her breakout album, <em>The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill</em>


Episode 4: I Find it Hard to Say (Rebel)

Nina Simone once said that it is “an artist’s duty is to reflect the times,” when interviewed about her seminal classic Mississippi Goddamn. It is in that spirit of critical reflection that The North Star introduces Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) ., a new podcast seeking to unpack the intersections of literary art, music, politics and the revolutions that are often amplified in the creative realm.

Hosted by The North Star’s Chief Content Editor and poet, Donney Rose, Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) . is an exploration into the lyrics, verses, messaging and context of the songs and poems and prose and scripts where the art is the heartbeat, bassline and bottom line for radical change.

From the timeless classics of yesteryear to the urgent work of modern-day griots, Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) . will dissect the work that lights the fire and calls the people to the frontlines.

Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) . is a weekly podcast that is released every Thursday on all streaming platforms, including Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, & Google Play and streaming on Twitch & YouTube.

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Nina Simone once said that it is “an artist’s duty is to reflect the times,” when interviewed about her seminal classic Mississippi Goddamn. It is in that spirit of critical reflection that The North Star introduces Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) ., a new podcast seeking to unpack the intersections of literary art, music, politics and the revolutions that are often amplified in the creative realm. Hosted by The North Star’s Chief Content Editor and poet, Donney Rose, Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) . is an exploration into the lyrics, verses, messaging and context of the songs and poems and prose and scripts where the art is the heartbeat, bassline and bottom line for radical change. From the timeless classics of yesteryear to the urgent work of modern-day griots, Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) . will dissect the work that lights the fire and calls the people to the frontlines. Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) . is a weekly podcast that is released every Thursday on all streaming platforms, including Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, & Google Play and streaming on Twitch & YouTube.

Nina Simone once said that it is “an artist’s duty is to reflect the times,” when interviewed about her seminal classic Mississippi Goddamn. It is in that spirit of critical reflection that The North Star introduces Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) ., a new podcast seeking to unpack the intersections of literary art, music, politics and the revolutions that are often amplified in the creative realm.

Hosted by The North Star’s Chief Content Editor and poet, Donney Rose, Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) . is an exploration into the lyrics, verses, messaging and context of the songs and poems and prose and scripts where the art is the heartbeat, bassline and bottom line for radical change.

From the timeless classics of yesteryear to the urgent work of modern-day griots, Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) . will dissect the work that lights the fire and calls the people to the frontlines.

Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) . is a weekly podcast that is released every Thursday on all streaming platforms, including Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, &amp; Google Play and streaming on Twitch &amp; YouTube.

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