I love this girl. The reason I love Solange is because she is the perfect role model for up-and-coming artists to see a young artist who appreciates everything she gets. More than just making good music, Solange has humbled herself. That is not easy to do as her sister Beyonce can attest. Beyonce doesn’t care if she’s liked by the masses – she just wants to be adored and worshiped.
Not so with Solange who just wants to be appreciated for her music. I remember a time when Solange wasn’t so humble. I recall when she used to blast bloggers on her Myspace page. She was full of anger and angst. Now that she’s gotten all of that out of her system, Solange realizes that the important thing is her music and getting it out to the masses.
It takes a great deal of discipline to be humble. Mary J. Blige made that transition as well, There was a time when Mary was angry until she realized her anger was like a shield separating her from her fans. So she made that change and now she is adored by her fans.
It’s doubtful that Bey Z will ever “get it”. She will continue to walk this earth in blissful ignorance, believing she is God’s gift to music. Until that one day when she reaches for her wig and realizes that Solange is wearing it – crown and all.
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