The well-known R&B vocalist and songwriter is persevering in her beliefs.
December 27, 2024 12:27 pm
Muni Long at the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Gilbert Flores/ Billboard through Getty Images
Muni Long has actually made it clear who will not get the present of her pen. The well-known R&B vocalist and songwriter shared a clip throughout social networks stating her abilities will not be utilized to empower “non-melanated” artists.
The 36-year-old claims that a high-ranking executive at Atlantic Records requested she compose soul music for non-Black artists, a deal she right away decreased.
“Me to the president of Atlantic asking me to compose ’emotional’ tunes for non-melanated artists,” detailed the Grammy-winner kept in mind in the caption throughout the video. The clip includes her lip-syncing to audio from rap artist Boosie that is often utilized in memes, exclaiming, “F ** k no! And I’ma base on that!.”
Muni Long carries out onstage throughout the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on March 27, 2023. Transmitted live on FOX Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for iHeartRadio
In the caption shared in addition to the upload, the “Made For Me” entertainer doubles down on her position.
“And when I stated NO among em gone state ‘You can reach because Priscilla Renea vault and see what you have in there,'” she composes. “Boy do you understand what a VAULT is? That’s where you keep the belongings. If you do not get someplace and take a seat. I wished to cuss them out so bad ya’ll.”
The remark area was filled with assistance from fans along with other artists consisting of H.E.R., SZA, and Baby Rose. One fan questioned Muni Long asking, “Why not? Get that cash and publishing.”
She promptly reacted, “Oh infant you need to got me puzzled with someone else.”
As a solo carrying out artist, Muni Long had her mainstream R&B breakout in 2021 when her record “Hrs And Hrs” went from viral feeling to chart-topping hit. Expertly nevertheless, Priscilla Renee, has actually been operating in the market for years, penning records for the similarity Rihanna, Tamar Braxton, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Sabrina Carpenter, Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, Kelly Clarkson, and more.
“I wish to go where I’m enjoyed and valued. I wish to go where the delight is. The dumb sh * t that occurs behind the scenes when attorneys and A&R s and record officers get included, it’s so unappetizing. It’s like, ‘Hey, think what? I’m prepared to pull this tune and leave due to the fact that I do not wish to handle the headache and the ridiculous sh * t.’ It’s not that made complex,” she described to The Hollywood Reporter previously this year about continuing to compose for others.
“When I deal with artists like John Legend or Mariah, it does not take all that. It’s extremely basic. All the additional sh * t that includes it, that indicates that somebody is attempting to cheapen you or finesse you out of something.
