Music's "Fragile" Star Should Shine Forever!

“Fragile” is my undoubtedly my favorite song on Chrisette Michele’s latest album, “Epiphany.” Although this remix with Wale doesn’t excite me, the simple fact that a talent like Chrisette has arrived in the musical spotlight on her own terms, makes me eager to celebrate. And why shouldn’t I jump for joy for this singer, when so many nowadays disappoint me?

How often do musical artists rush out of their sound booths, anxious to flash their new songs on the small screen and radio stations, primarily in search of the glitz and glamour? And more often than not, their music is just that; nothing more than a temporary shine. Their luster usually comes in the form of a hot beat and a less than desirable lyric, or the other way around. Rarely is it anything original or of lasting value, but merely a musical arrangement designed to grasp our attention and may even blind us for a moment, until our good senses forces us to turn away. So you see, when a break from the norm appears, I must pay attention and give applause where it is due.

My hands incessantly clap for Chrisette Michele for she’s anything but the trend, which I would say is a very good thing. Her voice doesn’t blend in with others that grace our radio stations and her lyrics, which she writes, aren’t compiled with shallow stories and empty emotions. Instead, Chrisette belts out her heart. She allows her mind to get tangled in her words. Her lyrics are her thoughts. Her style is her own. Her gift is from God, which is why this star, fragile or not, has been blessed with an everlasting shine.
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