Eager fans that were waiting to get their hands on a copy of Monica’s upcoming 7th studio album, ‘New Life,’ will have to wait a little longer. The R&B songstress recently announced the delay of the project, insisting she needs to “restructure.”
“I wanna thank u for your love, dedication & support. RCA & I are restructuring the entire plan for the album & the entire movement,” Monica writes on Twitter.
Keeping fan’s spirits alive that the album will be released in the future, she adds: “All is STILL IN MOTION…I Love u guys… NEW LIFE coming soon, pls continue to request Until It’s Gone at radio & video outlets. Be Blessed.”
On ‘New Life,’ which has already issued the singles “Anything (to Find You),” produced by Missy Elliot and “Until It’s Gone,” Monica plans to re-visit the early part of her career, including 1995 single, “Why I Love You So Much,” to capture the feeling and sincerity for her new music.
The project will also creatively reflect the musical, professional and personal growth Monica has recently experienced, including being a mother of two and new wife of L.A. Lakers star, Shannon Brown.
News of the project’s delay come on the heels of pregnancy rumors, but for now, that’s just rumors.
Monica has dazzled fans of R&B music for decades. But now, the Grammy Award-winning singer is hitting the pause button on her upcoming album “New Life”. The much anticipated project was expected to be released in early 2021, but Monica recently announced that she’s delaying its release indefinitely. This unexpected news has left many wondering why Monica made this decision and what it means for her career moving forward. In this article, we’ll explore what led up to this announcement and how it affects both Monica and her fans. So let’s dive right into the reasons behind Monica’s latest move!
Overview Of Monica’s Music Career
Monica Arnold has been a successful R&B singer and songwriter since the late 90s. Her sound is often described as soulful, heartfelt, and mature beyond her years. Over the course of her career, Monica has released seven studio albums with multiple Grammy Award nominations. She’s collaborated with some of music’s biggest names such as Missy Elliot, Brandy, Usher, Akon and Ludacris.
Now 38-years-old, Monica recently announced that she was taking a break from releasing new material for her upcoming album “New Life”. According to an interview between Monica and Entertainment Weekly Magazine in 2020, she said: “I’ve just decided I need more time than what I originally thought [to make this record]. I can only do one thing at a time; it’s important for me to give my full attention to each project.” This decision effectively put the brakes on “New Life” before it could even get started.
Despite putting her own work on pause, Monica continues to support up-and-coming artists through collaborations and guest appearances on various projects. In addition to mentoring future generations of talent, she also remains active in giving back to charities like Make A Wish Foundation and other organizations dedicated to helping children around the world.
Reasons For Delaying Album Release
The pause on the release of ‘New Life’ is a big decision for Monica and her fans. While it’s been difficult to delay work on the album, there are several reasons why she feels it’s necessary.
One reason is that Monica wants to make sure she gives each project her full attention. With so many projects coming up, juggling them all can be overwhelming if they don’t get proper focus. She understands how important quality is in producing music and doesn’t want to rush through any part of the process just because time constraints demand it.
Another factor at play here is that with age comes responsibility. As a mother of three children, Monica needs to prioritize family life over career goals sometimes. It’s not easy for an artist like herself who has dedicated much of their life to music-making but ultimately it’s what will bring balance into her life as well as create better art in the long run.
Delaying the album allows Monica to recalibrate while continuing to support current generations of talent through collaboration and mentorship opportunities without feeling overwhelmed or overworked. Whatever direction she takes next, one thing remains certain: this break from releasing new material won’t last forever and when she does come back, expect something special!
Conclusion
I have had the pleasure of following Monica’s music career since she first made her debut in 1995. She has come a long way, and I am excited to see what else she will achieve in the future. With such an impressive discography under her belt, it was quite a surprise when Monica announced that she would be putting her new album “New Life” on pause.
The reasons behind this decision are understandable; given all the changes and uncertainties created by the pandemic, it is more important than ever for artists to be cautious with their releases. We should still keep our eyes open for updates about the release date as well as any other information regarding this project that Monica may decide to share with us later on down the line.
In conclusion, I think that taking a step back from releasing “New Life” at this time is both wise and responsible of Monica. While we wait for further news about the status of her upcoming work, let’s enjoy everything else that she has already shared with us over these past 25 years!
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