Artists need some kind of stimulating experience a lot of times, which crystallizes when you sing about it or paint it or sculpt it. You literally mold the experience the way you want. It's therapy.
Erykah BaduNow my record deal helps me to do things for free or give more time to my community than I could otherwise.
Erykah BaduI create my own calm and I keep my balance, because I know that it's not really me, by myself... The Creator always gives me the energy.
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