NEW YORK (AP) — Muni Long is keenly aware of the preciousness of time and its unpredictability. In some ways, the weight of the concept is intertwined within her music with songs like “30s,” “Time Machine” and her megahit “Hrs & Hrs.” Life can move at an unforgiving pace, so the Grammy winner works as if her career is on borrowed time.
“Years ago, I had an opportunity to work with Kendrick (Lamar) and I was working with another artist. And so, I just kept pushing it back, like ‘Can we move that session?’ This was before he had ‘Swimming Pools’ … and then, he blew up,” recalled the Grammy-winning songstress. “I understand what that feels like to feel like you missed out on something or feel like you won’t get an opportunity like that again… I will never forget that, ever.”
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